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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
4
A vintage ad urges readers to train talent at home for better jobs and higher pay. It claims quick coaching for business positions, even for backward individuals, with a rollout from Howard's Commercial and Correspondence College in Adelaide.
Dalgety and Co Ltd report market activity Sept 29 with steady to easing prices for wooled stock. Beverley Lake yarded 3,100 sheep and lambs including fattening wethers and prime lambs with strong bidding. Meckering saw 860 sheep and lambs yarded amid limited buyers. Midland Junction noted over 1,000 lambs and 60 fat cattle with full attendance. prices softened on heavy supply though prime lambs reached high rates.
Rams offered for sale in large framed showp stock from South Australia. Buyers may select from the following items at £140 per lot, with 100 sold the balance withdrawn. Apply to William Burges at Tha owes Geraldton. September 27 1909. A daily glass of Wolfe’s Schnapps is a kidney safeguard.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions inter state wiring and a person, with unclear names and events. Not enough readable facts to confirm places or outcomes.
A blast at a chemist shop in Wontvan injures six people including Sharpe and Binder. The fire and debris filled the store as two gallons of camphor burned, causing multiple wounds and shock. Rescuers entered the scene. several victims were hospitalized with bruises and injuries.
A harbor accident off Sydney Ot. 4 left Owen Boyle dead after his boat capsized. Charles Sarkes and four others were rescued from the water, with crews noting a swift response and ongoing recovery efforts at the scene near the pier.
Beoken Hill October 4 A farming accident left Thomas Nive killed William Howard severely injured and two others Quighs and Smith with minor injuries when a plow sank into a ditch during Sunday work.
Chaos across Batavia and surrounding areas as heavy rains burst levees and a valley dam giving way floods streets railways and homes. Reports confirm dozens killed and many missing as rivers overflow and villages are swept away. Local authorities struggle to assess damage and rescue survivors.
Sydney detectives report political leaders clash over residence area in the federal capital debate. The minister for home affairs and the premier discuss arrangements with the federal capital city council in a tense session.
In a tense season return, Porth and Voor clash to a deadlock as Maley scores a late three to settle for a 1-1 tie. The matchup showcased tight defense and clutch shots in a closely contested contest.
A note reports Thos Walker moving to assume the head position in the House this afternoon, with discussion on the matter continuing. Hou related terms appear garbled but suggest a procedural or leadership change being considered.
The Ve Gerskhon Municipal Council held an ordinary meeting on Monday amid disputes. The Mayor and several members clashed over finances and duties, with resignations and withdrawals noted. Officials debated funding, projects, and governance, while the association sought clarity on network works and subsidized rates.
The town council discussed engaging a solicitor to close Dr Mpiuerfond and reviewed multiple public works items. Officials noted payment responsibilities for eaves rental, sewer and waste issues, and the need for repairs and improved housing standards. A tonic of governance struggles emerged as committees exchange notices and promise enforcement actions.
An aged newspaper ad warns of backache signaling kidney strain linked to diabetes or dropsy. Testimonial from H V Eaton of Ship Tun Gerakiton credits Deans Backache Kidney Pills, sold by Foster McClennan Co at 15s for six, with six years of reported relief and ongoing use.
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia has fixed dates for the year 1900. Northam September 28 and 29 Irwin September 29 York October 5 and 6 Greenough October 6 Beverley October 8 Pingelly October 12 Toodyay October 12 Geraldton October 14 Narrogin October 14 Wagin October 19 Katanning October 21 Moora October 32 Kelmscott October 25 Williams October 26 Swan October 37 Murray October 90 Perth Royal November 2 and 6 Kojonup November 10 Cannington November 15 Bridgetown November 2 Bunbury January 19 1, 1910
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