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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented news snippet questions what happens to digestive juices when using cascara powders and old time laxatives. It argues against harsh purging, suggesting natural bowel movement relies on body signals rather than excessive flushing or stimulants.
A veterans notice tells of a British soldier invalided after service in India. He suffered malarial illness with skin disease and poor blood. After multiple hospital trials, Curet Curea remedies helped restore health, marking a notable recovery and return home.
The notice lists Section J grain and Section K poultry with numerous breed entries and judges. It names entries such as Clark Stokes Ty Day Morley and various fowl like White Leghorns Wyandottes Plymouth Rocks and Pekin ducks, along with judges Mrs Bashan Min Basten and others and a temperance section with tomato sauce celery and related entries.
A salacious ad touts Zamtiuk Hal han dy as essential in spring cleaning to prevent injuries and blood poisoning. It extols its antiseptic, healing properties for worn hands and minor injuries, claiming a large savings pot at a local chemist shop.
Yalgoo reports from October mention about 20 men at a copper works in Wadgingsra with wage details, Ivanhoe Hattry activity, and July 1 wage payments by cheques from the National Bank causing inconveniences. A visit by Rev Father Cochrane and later the Lew. Patho Muerity procession are noted, along with construction updates and weather observations.
A renewal of a dramatic entertainment is to be produced at the Town Hall during Gomston Agricultural Show nights under the direction of Mr. R. W. Greville. The program includes a farce titled The Provendoros Intence Ia and a mock open ventriloquism act, with strong character roles promised. Geraldton Orchestral Society provides music and a dance, aiming for a popular, well attended event likely to fill both houses.
A letter from Port’s Justice recalls Michael Davitt and Patrick McKernan, an ex policeman discredited as an informer. The author argues that public harm comes from branding, urging Irish readers to clear the stigma on McKernan. The piece cites Davitt’s political imprisonment and McKernan’s later emigration to Australia.
A letter discusses McKernan faced with political danger and public pressure from an Irish informer tale. It traces Davis and Davitt’s roles, McKernan’s public service, and fallout from the smear, with reference to legal and civic consequences. It also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Tintrhorn Remedy.
A letter to the editor from R Varley of Lindfield Sussex argues that reckless driving endangers pedestrians including the young and infirm. He cites Western Australia and a GaGBtston locale as examples where a measure titled Walk your corners is enforced by police with penalties for violators.
A fragmented ad style notice touts a remedy claiming genuine article brings relief after a long struggle. It reads as promotional text with sensational phrasing and lacks clear details or verifiable statements.
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