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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
3
A damaged children's tale segment shows a mother searching a cupboard for Ruthte for-dogem with the cupboard bare. A wise dog Lene leaves a note and speaks of the Meatstop Man as the caretaker who provides a Bowewuw treat, ending with gratitude.
Handicapper Mr AW Geary lists weights for the Melville Handicap to be run October 16 at Yalgoo District Turf Club. Entries include Old Chum Ringbott Ocean and Royal Artillery among others with varied weights.
The Victoria District Turf Club lists several races with handicaps from £15 to £90 and purses up to £211. Notable entries include Artillery, Volcano, and Reliance in races starting around 2 to 3 pm. Amateur riders approved by stewards, weight limits stated, and a note on entries closing October 10.
Northern railway workers organized a large outing with about 1000 people attending at the 19 Mile Cusbine. A program of sports for all ages featured many events, prizes, and a charitable turnout as families enjoyed a day of friendly competition and relaxed weather.
A clever young modiste hid 60 pounds of lace inside a motorcoat presented by Madame Savoie upon arrival in New York. A Customs officer noticed the coat’s odd bulk, discovering tucked rolls of lace as the wearer spoke little. The incident ended with the prisoner sent to Nat prisons and bail set for an associate.
London reports Kir Tar die of the Tabor Party defending war aid conscription plans. Labor MP Mr Shackleton rebukes Hardie for his sensational rhetoric as The Clarion condemns the statements, reflecting party tensions.
The report states hurricanes battered the Southern States causing crop losses and wrecked ships. It notes fatalities and property damage with Alabama hit hardest. The article cites cotton losses totaling about a million dollars and storm damage around Pensacola with ships ashore and homes unroofed.
A London Sunday report notes a deputation led by Be Lewis Mitchell presenting an address supporting a Cane prisonite appeal of 25 000 pounds. Milner and Milner thank the delegation, praising South Africa’s gradual fusion of whites into one nation and imperial ties. The piece condemns anti-nationalism and urges unity against threats to Britain.
The excerpt presents a garbled, OCR like collage of wartime reporting with references to the Price of Wales, Khyber Pass, Peshawar, British India, and Kitchener. It mentions large troop movements, harsh climates, and Allied and native forces, portraying a chaotic, distant war picture with partial statements about battle goals and leadership.
Plaintiffs Samee and Mamond sue Afzal for wages at £2 weekly for fifteen weeks and four days. Afzal claimed a contract limiting pay to £1 weekly. Judge based decision on witness evidence, awarding £15 18s 4d plus costs. total sums reflect arrears and court costs from the Tubarkten station incident.
The report covers a maintenance case from 1897 with arrears of £162 19s 6d, a magistrate delivering judgment, and local nominations and rail ticket announcements for Carnarvon events. It notes auction bids for a local accountant and commissions, plus weather and railway notices.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or entities. The readable portion mentions a firstty and a rated tactic transfer phrase, but lacks definable people, places, or organizations to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR describes a hurricane impact with widespread flooding and ruin. It notes extensive damage to Mobile shipping and wharves, and mentions Christchurch Cathorion and Roworat towne with losses and financial estimates. The text is distorted but conveys vast ruin of property and infrastructure.
Police report a violent raid by the Mack Finn group on a New York tenement owned by a Tintin banker. About one hundred residents evacuated as assailants fired and attempted to trap those inside, with several injured and others fleeing.
A fragment ad touts Bonnington's Irish Moss as cure all for old and young. It claims to treat bronchitis and asthma and mentions a subscription offer to the Geraldton Express, with a price of 13 shillings 6 pence for 12 months.
London Sunday report by Major Pringle Board of Trade inspector confirms coroner’s jury finding that the Salisbury railway catastrophe resulted from excessive and reckless speed of the train on May 10.
An account notes a planned monument honoring Royal Marines with a ceremony amid discussion in a 1903 context. The event faced editorial refusal to reference the occasion, while Ty, Brindie, and Tishon of Nottingham delivered an eloquent address.
The Xema, bound for a west coast Africa diamond search, was delayed after a fire on Guano Island during an expedition from Capetown. Authorities have allowed the voyage to continue.
Marian Fulworile, newly arrived on a burglary charge, passed as a man named Willan Rdeards in Tristane. Longtime resident of Lone Dale Street, she lived as a male for years and owned a pony named Trsman. Locals recall her as "Billy" Bawarts, a barman, adding public interest.
Reports detail Rev Tamins refusal to substantiate charges and a hostile Gaiety show where Mr Fudkins faced interruption. A series of violent incidents followed as four men were charged with complicity and police escorted Tamins from the venue amid disorder.
Local reports say workers in Wel Hineion, Worstey, Mornington, Tar- Indvlale, and Yartoon stage work stoppages amid a timber industry wage dispute. A morning conference submitted terms to company representatives, with acceptance or rejection due by evening. About three thousand men are out of work as the combine’s general manager, Mr Teesdam Smith, receives telegrams indicating work was suspended at all sidings under his control.
Revenue for September shows a surplus of 14,000 with deficits in prior months noted. The Perth mayor received a telegram from John Haynes of NewsInt er Saviney predicting a strong political move and potential action soon. The Western Australian High Court session is set for October 29 in Perth with appointments and local incidents including a boy struck on Wellington Street and a prominent public figure’s death.
Reported in sparse prose, a famed billiards challenger known for world class skill faced local admirers at a hotel event. Spectators recalled encounters with Roberts and Tisbury, as the guest claimed victories in matches of billiards and chess.
A damaged verse piece titled Life from Geeaidton Express presents a dialogue between a young aspirant and an old man. The youth asks about life and the old man, growing weak, speaks of breath and passing as the day nears its end.
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