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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
3
Kalgoorlie promoter Aneer Mail announces a boxing card for Wolloroon with ten bouts projected. The event features anticipated matchups, weight classes, and promising prospects, including Mick …well and other contenders. Government refund talk and local notices follow, with auction items and church notices interspersed.
In Gefalton the Livdertate station honored Blindon voyage and recovery, while Mr Mills received a presentation from Gunner’s amce. The Library Committee later thanked Mr Milly for years of service, praising his work at Liededaleland Library amid illness and strain.
A fragmentary report from November describes Allied peace terms after Turkish war actions. Content mentions Adrianople Skutari and possible territorial exchanges in Chalaldja, with warnings of Turkish scorched earth tactics and calls for aiding European defense.
A Pathé style dispatch from Charaldja reports cholera ravaging Hademkenl and nearby fronts. Army troops stream to the front at San Stefano while cholera patients move toward Ban Stefano, wells fail, and civilians flee as soldiers drink contaminated water amid mass casualties. Six bacteriologists and another Red Cross unit are en route to Bulgaria to fight the outbreak.
London dispatch from Daily Mail correspondent Marwell describes the aftermath of the Manarhissar defeat. The road to the south is churned mud with bloodstained wheels, broken wagons, and dead soldiers buried in mire. Survivors include grey-bearded men and young boys, highlighting the horror of the retreat.
The Corman estimates for 1913 provide for building no battleships and assign about £125,000 for an air actrice.
A British report discusses the Federal Land Tax results showing a significant sum allocated to Australia during the year ending June 30, 191, with land under cultivation increasing since the tax’s initial introduction. Mr Lloyd George is cited in relation to the policy and its effects on revenue and farming activity.
In Adelaide on November 21 the inquest into the Wonga Show light house disaster resumed. The coroner returned a verdict of drowning for one victim, finding the death likely due to natural causes or human error. No criminal negligence was established.
Melbourne dispatch reports the Minister for Home Affairs urged speed on telegrams to advance wireless stations at Rossourny and Geraldton, prioritizing completion of the project. The note cites urgent orders to accelerate construction.
Friction grows between Greeks and Bulgarians in Salonika on November 20 after Bulgarians, following a Turkish defeat near Dike Wall, push to enter the city. Greek authorities refuse Bulgarian entry, issuing ultimatums, leading to Bulgar invasion and clash among forces in multiple directions.
Vicony correspondent reports M Panel aims to pressure Austria over a Servian settlement while allied forces stand ready. Servians claim shells were fired from the Austrian Consulate area and Consul Prochaska faced restraint until operations end. Vienna hints at three day reply, with Austrian requests for response through Prochaska. Reports note Albanian casualties and Albanian-related tensions amid mounting controversy.
A chaotic teletype style report covers Turkish and Bulgarian clashes near Krovid as Hulegarians and Turkish forces engage. Descriptions mention Bulgarians holding fast, casualties mounting, and European observers noting the brutal intensity of frontier fighting.
An elderly narrator recounts trials with rheumatism and a claim of cure by Williams’ Bee Pills. The account mentions pain in the left side, limited mobility, and seeking relief through various remedies. The speaker credits Woodville residents and a Dr Williams practitioner, hoping the tale helps other sufferers.
A detailed review chronicles council work over the year including reconstruction of Shenton Street and Chapman Road, tar paving of Elwes Street, and terrace works. It notes improvements in Cramnough Mead and MaGior Terrace, new public latrines, and ongoing sanitation and water projects for Geraldton. The report praises the mayor and council for housing and harbor efforts and highlights planned gas and shipping facility enhancements.
A cricket lineup fragment lists players from the Benliion C0 side and notes their upcoming clash with Rallysner. Names include Healy Curtiz Teper and others, with several unreadable entries, indicating a team selection notice from an earlier period.
A Northampton note details completion of the Northampton punt railway tie and forecasts shifts in employment and ore carting. It notes exodus of government workers to Mullica tine, impacts on pubs and miners, and potential revitalization of abandoned mines near Reynold's tract as the railway to Ajeng is finished. Weather mentions showers and warm spells last week.
Fragmentary report details wool sales in London with figures for new arrivals and tonnage. Notes 194,000 bales arriving and 18,000 bales shipped to manufacturers at Trow and Abroad, with 7,000 bales remaining unsold. Mentions Haugery and later availability for sale.
A severely afflicted baby shown signs of relief after a long bout with skin disease and ineffective remedies. The family credits a new tonic, Wolfe’s Scansapps, and reports noticeable improvement as doctors and relatives observe progress. Sydney noted the healer’s method and a positive response emerged after initial skepticism.
Market reports from Wiegades note inactivity in the Earp markets with Anw Allan cargoes sold at 47.4 while 47/44 is asked. Melbourne and Port Adelaide prices slide to around 1/4, with trucks and sales described across multiple grades. The report tracks bids, passes, and anticipated further deliveries into the coming week, with price ranges for chaff, oats, barley, and other commodities.
A fragmented list of January race events and handicaps detailing plates and stakes. Includes Northammon District events with limited earnings, the Galloway Handicap, Achaddera Plate, Gwally Stakes, Suffolk area entries, and residents’ races with various prize figures. Notes incomplete names, scattered figures, and uncertain runners.
Racing odds and stakes details for the Derthanpton Derby day events. It lists entrants, prize money, distances, acceptances, and conditions for several races including The Scutlers’ Spares and New Year’s Gift with references to owners, horses, and penalties under W.A.T.C rules.
Public notice outlines entry requirements for a show or sale. It mentions judges or officers, deadlines around December 17, dates in December, and owner liability for due Entry forms and pedigrees must accompany entries. The club reserves right to refuse entries and to conduct a public auction on Friday December 8 204.
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