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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
3
Gray v Haverson match sees Gray, the Australian in form, struggling to find rhythm as Haverson targets control and a potential upset. Local chess enthusiasts watch openings, tactics, and endgames with keen interest amid a tense contest.
Aviation report details Mawker, a young Australian aviator, competing for the Ay Medie prize of 2A. He covered 27 miles in eight hours before engine trouble caused a setback, highlighting a notable resilience amid technical difficulties.
Fires aboard the steamer Sears Dyke near St Catherine Point caused severe burns and near escapes for crew as they fought flames in the blaze torn hold. The Tron Duke rescued all aboard including captain and two passengers while Sears Dyke towed to the Isle of Wight. Captain Ruiz of the Pannoning reported five days to aid as wireless messages relayed distress and evacuation details from the burning ship.
A resident of Albury N.3.W reports years of neuralgia attacks affecting both sides of the head and back. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills, she notes rapid improvement and eventual disappearance of pain, with nerve tension easing and better sleep. Pills sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co of Austria to Perth shops.
A telegram from Perth reports a man named Vebert S. Walsh was struck and killed near the Tunbury railway bridge at Masterth. The remains were terribly torn and the body severed. Walsh is presumed to be a pastoralist in the North West. There is a Herbert Walsh listed in the Western Australia directory as a stock dealer in Breome.
In Perth, George Rogers defeated George Mouton of Geraldton by about two lengths in a rough water Swan River sculling race for championship honors. The contest, delayed from yesterday due to high seas, saw Houston lead early but Rogers overtook near the finish to win a great race.
All Star Vaudeville, Tonight will feature Crowded acts led by Cheak Scott, with Dawson and Lemay, Fanti, Percy Maur, Daphne Dobson, Tossins Testros, and Ula. Manager Ron Lenton praises the touring company after a long Stateside run as tickets sell fast at Snill's box plan.
Perth reports the body of settler Richard Williams found at Warcena with evidence suggesting he was foully murdered and burned. Odgers, convicted of Mrs Molyneux Dande lup’s murder, is said to have recently sold Willbores and cart to a North Dandalup coop er. Other circumstances point to his possible involvement.
A reader reports relief from indigestion by drinking a preparation of ordinary precipitated magnesia in water after meals. The remedy counteracts stomach acidity and allows normal eating and enjoyment, recommended to be obtained from chemists for reliable magnesia forms.
Residents face another contest in Geralds ton with contests in each ward. Vying for council seats are J H Clerke, J H Scott, J Crothers, and others while A Meadowcroft and A Tate challenge for ward seats. The previous close vote history hints at tight races and possible offsets in the current race.
The Victoria District Turf Club announces its annual meeting starting tomorrow with improved course and buildings. Nine horses have arrived from Perth and prominent WA members attend as bookmakers must pay £7 7s for a day or £19 12s for both days. A marquee will host afternoon tea, a band performs both days, and train services run from Geraldton at 11:45 am and 1:15 pm.
The page lists multiple horse races with about six to seven furlongs, naming horses such as Bond Too Robin Mariner Pellet Loman Bonnievale King’s Forest Wongurrin and others across WELTER HANDICAP and LADIES BRACELET events. It includes a stray discussion of Australian and Japanese maps in schools, and mentions a government statute note tying to the Perth Public Library.
Personal reminiscences reveal Mr J B Hardwicke a familiar Coolgardie figure who died at 78 after years in municipal service. Messages report Mrs Gondisson en route to Batavia and Geraldton officials noting changes. Edward Petty, former New Zealand Insurance manager in Mundaring, died after a heart attack while walking home. He was a genial and popular Perth figure in his later years.
The Perth Cup meeting lists weights for numerous horses with many mis-spellings and errors. Weather outlook favors warm temps in the Murchison fields with light to moderate winds and a few showers in the SW corner. slight southern distributions noted and a weather path toward New Zealand.
Mr Owen McKenna has allotted weights for the principal events at the Mullews Race Club meeting on November 2. The list specifies assigned weights for each event to ensure fair competition among eligible horses and riders. The weights reflect adjustments based on past performances and current form as recorded by the club stewards.
A special correspondent recounts a journey with Messrs Fry and Howus to the Mullewa and Victoria districts. They describe wheat prospects, land clearing, crop yields, and plans for 290 acres, with expectations of 20 bushels per acre and lessons from prior seasons under harsh conditions.
A highly garbled OCR fragment portrays a rural life scene with stray names, places, and events. The text shows references to farming tasks, weather, and community figures, though many words are unreadable. It hints at crop expectations, household routines, and local interactions without clear chronology or cohesion.
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