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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
4
A lengthy social commentary blends with a Geraldton Race Meeting report. The notes discuss local alcohol debates, civic schemes, and changes in entertainment, praising attendees and detailing a colorful dress parade. The race meeting near Geraldton drew crowds, with a lively grandstand, mixed weather, and close races alongside vendor arrangements and notable attendees.
Postal schedule lists numerous towns and stations with irregular daily and specific weekday depart times. Services cover Fremantle, Geraldton, Midland, Murchison line, Meekatharra region, Northampton, Toolndewa, Moongoonooka, Keojerina, Narembeen, and private bags, detailing departures at 5 to 7 a.m. plus afternoon and evening slots on certain days.
The institution overlooks the Hay and features Tudor towers and Gothic turrets with roof gardens and battlements. It lists awards and distinctions from Adelaide University and other organizations, notes extensive training in commercial subjects, music, art, and design, and provides terms and dates for January July and October enrollments.
An Australian reader recalls strong relief from backache through Doan's Backache Kidney Pills bought at a local pharmacy. The testimonial urges readers to obtain genuine Doan's pills and notes pricing and distribution by Foster-Mellon Co in Perth.
A distressed draft from a fragmentary column, likely Victorian era, rails against local politics and figures. It cites Mrs Foster and public commentary on population figures, wages, and sub-divisional reforms while lamenting a death in Geraldton and praising a journalist. The piece blends satire with editorial opinion, referencing political discourse and civic issues with mixed clarity.
Constantinople reports Turkish successes at Chataldja with halted Hungarian assaults. Bulge negotiations begin as fighting pauses. Archduke Ferdinand’s Berlin visit signals closer triple alliance. Bulgaria’s casualties swell as army ages and recruitment rises. London coverage notes tense Anglo German sentiment and debates on national defence.
A electrician, Adelaide, employed at the Tramway Trusts power house in Port Adelaide, touched a live 11 000 volt line and died after being found unconscious with hair burned. The incident occurred today and is under investigation.
State Perth reports a Perth Hospital Board meeting where Mr. Heltmann strongly disputed a published interview. The session examined board governance and public communications as part of ongoing hospital oversight.
During a heated board session Mr Kleinmany clashed with the chairman as he labeled a colleague a thing. After Mr Feitmann withdrew the remark, the meeting edged toward closure while discussing letters to the Colonial Secretary about terminating the appointments of the Resident Medical Officer and secretary.
A scanned business directory lists numerous firms with managers and locations in Geraldton and surrounding areas. Entries cover drapery, hardware, general stores, engineering, steamship agents, agricultural machinery, plaster, silk goods, and various services, reflecting a broad regional commerce network.
Published Almanac enables leaders worldwide to communicate with English manufacturers and dealers. It list exports, steamship sailings, and provincial industrial centres in the United Kingdom. A copy of the calendar will be forwarded, with freight or postal rates for agents and advertisers.
Fragmentary notice mentions ZamBuk Co ZamBuk Oirtmont and W Purniture Manufacturer on Tiny Street Perth. Implies a town hall gathering to discuss matters. Readable details are scarce but indicates civic discussion possibly on Eleanor Street and surrounding firms.
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