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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1906
Page
3
Racing, weights, and results dominate reports from Co. on Friday. Owner Mr Z Ivory’s Volcano feature and Simmmons in the Cio Handicap face stewards deliberation while Patterson spurns a 4000 pound bid. Ringholt, Tyory, and Velen excel in several races. betting odds listed for the Forti coming fixtures and other major events.
Fragmentary racing notes from Oregon describe trials and stakes with numerous horses and owners named in a bustling yet garbled report. Sparse results indicate winners, odds, and protests amid a crowded field, including mention of Markups like Kingholt and F. Tomby and a protest at the Winter meeting.
A vintage patent remedy touts Honnington’s Trish Moss as a cure for bronchitis asthma influenza and related ailments for both youth and old age. The ad claims a first dose provides relief, urges avoiding draughts, and encourages generous use of wraps for the needy while promoting a speedy remedy from Great Peppermint Cure.
The Flemington afternoon program lists race results including the Octane Wardle Chase over two miles with Dromenary and Tataver among placings, the Honters Steeplechase won by Stratmllodden, and the October Stakes featuring several runners led by Pacers like Sauslition. betting and field notes missing clear details due to OCR errors.
Sydney Saturday report outlines the A C Spring meeting events at Harbourside course with several handicap heats and winners. Notable names include VANBATARTIAC, LORDING, DOWLING, WAVERLEY, and VANADIOM among various entrants and stakes. The record notes multiple races with added weights and unspecified placings in a busy afternoon program.
A rough report from Porth on Monday notes a well attended event at Ascot. The weather was good and betting activity appeared strong. Officials recorded substantial sums, with a total around 125,500 in local currency contributing to the day’s excitement.
An OCR fragment recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soothing relief and cure for a cough. The ad cites J. F. Chapman as a seller in Geraldton and mentions marine trade, though the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
A compact report of several racing events including Yelmont Handicap 125 sovs over a furlong with Milner Sst Tih RETSY BURKE as winner at 7 to 2, INTNAT. STAKES of 195 novs for Dyrarolde over 4 furlongs, MENCHAT SEN by Debedti-Mlacda placed first, Mr. W. Moson’s de Hector of Troy by Priam-Lady Theo, and TAL TIH We PA with Connolly’s bit Fleat in a close field. Other events include OCTOBER HANDICAP 125 over a mile won by CYPHICA, GREEN MOUNTAIN, GROVE TAN DICAP of 100 over fartsongs, AL KINA, AM SEAty FLORRIE, and MILNER on COMBAT with SCONE securing a first.
Mr Nelson of Geraldton and Brandy and Co describe Cool Storage works on Eleanor Street. Machinery includes two oil engines and two compressors from Atlas Melbourne with one engine spare to prevent breakdown. Oil feed from a 1000 gallon tank and brine water cooling feed compressors to high temperature. There are five storage chambers with capacities for 88 to 40 tons and dedicated spaces for fish and other perishable produce. Total plant cost 21800. project expected to benefit storekeepers and the public.
Dalgety & Company Limited reports a London cable dated October 6 stating wool sales closed firm with high prices. Superior Mesino wools hold gains, inferior lots decline. total available 102,000 bales with 4,000 for house consumption, 88,000 for the Continent, 4,000 for Africa, 1,000 bales to be carried forward to next ver.
A misprinted ad touts Champplain’s Stomach and Tver Tabula as cures for stomach issues liver and bowels. It claims various symptoms are relieved and lists J. H. Chapman of Marine Terrace, Geraldton as seller.
London reports a tariff reform platform defining fiscal reform as a policy of the great party. A letter from Mr. Chamberlain notes broad electoral support but he is advised not to pursue active work presently.
In a chaotic parliamentary report the Scottish Liberal faction, led by figures like the Master of Elibank and Mr Murray, denounces Socialism and warns liberals against candidates who disavow disassociation with socialist ideas. R B Haldane questions socialist ties as Ket Ftyritte defends labor principles while Liberal leaders threaten a clear stance on private property.
Lord Lansdowne speaking in Perth Scotland condemned Labour Party members who preached a socialist war on capital and class privileges. He urged universal disarmament and hinted at collaboration if other nations also pursue disarmament.
London report says Warsaw University students refuse to attend lectures in Russian. In response the faculty advised the government to remove the university's hardware.
General Africa treasure hunters claim the German government informed Cape Colony authorities a expedition is sent by the Xema to search for diamonds along Africa’s coast, possibly to shield pverty prosecutions of a diamond plot in Damaraland. the syndicate denies the claim.
Legislative action ends the ban on the Island and a shareholder meeting is set to discuss the plan. A Capetown dispatch notes equal opportunity for Capetown and agency transport hunters. A strong earthquake near the Isle of Wight is recorded by Milne and the Wight Observatory seismograph, with a two hour aftershock similar in strength to San Francisco and Valparaiso events.
Fragmentary dispatch notes a Turkish patrol at Thilawrin near Phillopotia being fired on. a Turkish sergeant reportedly killed. Other briefs reference a violinist Mertendy Alger studying in Germany and a church bishop’s estate in South Wales. details are garbled and uncertain.
Saigon and Hongkong papers claim the Annam emperor is a homicidal ruler who ordered the killing of his mother for science. A surviving wife says he had her mother killed in a room with two flying plagues and refused to meet the French Resident who confronted him.
In Berlin yesterday Ramin a former officer of the German socialist publication Vorwarts faced trial for lese majeste. The jury refused to convict, citing the gendarmerie’s inability to interpret the allegedly offending hand gesture.
Central reading in Berlin and Canberra suggests Germany may favor Masers claim with Burns Philips and Co Ltd thought to back an early settlement. Australian Federal Parliament's decision record and officials indicate a shelved matter as talks proceed.
Five German itinerants demand a 1 percent cut in wages amid a strike period. They are attempting to persuade British miners to join a combined action to roil the cottieries during the agitation. The matter refers to the executive of the British Miners Federation.
A garbled OCR text mentions a deceased person and an event connected to their passing. The readable phrase suggests someone to be informed about the death as part of a notice or obituary note. Details such as names, dates, and places are unclear in the fragment.
In Sydney Charles Fohe Magnas was acquitted on charges of criminal libel after a trial over an article in the Truth. The jury found against John Norton on all points submitted. In Wellington a fire at Waltham Orphanage Christchurch killed twelve children with one missing and the matron saving a rescued child.
Local report from Perth notes a final season match at Association Cricket Ground on Saturday. Fremantle defeated West Perth by 75 to 26 points in calm weather before a large crowd, with Fremantle dominating the play throughout the game.
Percy Douglas Munro an apprentice at the electrical works suffered a partial accident on Saturday losing two fingers of his right hand. Police investigated a drowning incident involving a woman found with her foot in a water tank at a Swan River facility. She was brought to Central Police Station and hospital after authorities noted intoxication and possible foul play, with inconsistent statements from a hotel contact and hospital staff.
Fragmentary report notes trouble in negotiation over alfaire position and settlement terms. Mentions efforts by Tayman and Sonsidan and various portions to the Misti, with outlook described as uncertain and pending progress.
A railway sinkshape worker named Steriin vanished near Southern Crom after an incident blamed on a razor. Police and volunteers searched three miles from town, found him, and he was taken to hospital for treatment. He faces charges of attempted suicide.
A vintage advertisement touts Bonnington's Irisi Moss as a trusted remedy for colds and chest afflictions. It promotes it as pleasant to take and asserts it cures irritation, urging buyers to ensure they obtain the genuine Bonnington's product.
They cannot injure the most delicate temperament and are safe for all constitutions. The pills are touted as the safest medicine for fertile constitutions and effective for even robust individuals. Available at J. FH Chapman in Marine Terrace, Geraldton.
An interstate air and water vehicle driver in Moonee Ponds was found to have pounded a roadway barrier. Police investigations continue as authorities assess damage and potential safety implications.
Wednesday debate centers on a proposed graduated tax on unimproved land to fund state revenue. Mr. Crowsall and others argue for or against income and land taxes, noting past deficits and urging practical measures while avoiding overburdening the general public. The discussion cites New Zealand tax principles and concerns about administration, valuation costs, and fairness among landowners and merchants.
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