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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
3
Disjointed OCR notes reference municipal debt, election issues, and public works like firewood supply and freight rates. Mentions Mountain, Perth municipality, and Vital debates over taxation and governance. Includes scattered names, dates, and policy hints without a cohesive narrative.
A gang of convicts attacked a guard while being marched to Siberia between Tioumen and Toholsk. The clash left twenty-two guards dead and eleven convicts escaped, with the remainder facing injuries. Russia authorities report the incident as a violent assault during transport.
The ceremony at Wat. in the TO Charen, Geraldton, was conducted by the Towi O'Malley. The bride wore ivory white crepe embroidered with lace and orange blossoms, carried by her brother, and was attended by numerous bridesmaids and guests. After the ceremony, the couple hosted a reception at the bride’s mother's home with a list of wedding gifts and tributes noted. a consulting engineer, Mr. Cresswell, was appointed for water works with monthly accounts to the Council.
The municipal council meets on Monday evening with members including Mager Armatrone and others. The town clerk presents the financial statement covering September 1 to October 3 and notes ongoing expenses and correspondence from acting commissioners.
A garbled excerpt discusses severe cold evolving into diphtheria, noting dangers and the role of inoculations. It mentions Chamberlain’s Cin-Temeedly and Alpina-like references, along with references to germ danger and harmful substances. The fragment lacks coherent context but highlights health fears and vaccine-related cautions.
A fragment shows a meeting where a few routine matters were addressed. Officials discussed miscellaneous business during a session held at Bealth, with limited readable details remaining about actions taken.
At the Wakroo Racing Club annual meeting the Melville Handicap was drawn with entrants including Hor Shot Again Ramond Touchum TDeretiet Warlike Gift Lightheart TMoodwoort Whe of Partum Constante Sunspot Carlton NANGARRONG MANTOAT 5 Jure Johns etc. The meeting featured multiple named horses in a crowded list of participants and missing clear results.
Report outlines a boxing bout between Squires and Sullivan with Squires knocked out in the 19th round. It notes Sullivan’s prior fights, including a victory over a British boxer Palmer and a draw with Maras. The piece mentions Vivian as a featherweight contender and references other heavyweight matchups and fighters of the era.
In the early hours, a single hearing noted Anink missing his appearance and a sum of 104 in fines or bail. The item references Chamberlain and mentions remedies and medical endorsements, with named individuals and products. The fragmentary text also cites a medical preparation and related names in a tense, news-like note.
A wild bank robbery in which a sheriff was shot and killed as pursuers closed in is reported. The robbers decamped with bullion and securities after an alarm. In a related incident a cauldron of molten metal toppled at a steel works, killing four and wounding many, with ten fatally injured.
A floor collapse at a Washington Connecticut meeting of the TSA precipitated about 150 people into a stream. Several were injured, many seriously, during the incident. European politics report friction between France and Spain.
Perth reports that Governor Bir d. GD. Retford opened Parliament by addressing the Speech. Advisers outlined aims to present revenue and expense estimates and push additional taxation. Bills on unimproved land values and incomes taxes would be introduced, along with amendments to Constitution, Railways, Electoral and Road Board Acts. Additional measures include railways consolidation and the Denmark railway purchase.
In Perth Morning discussions, Mr Thrassell urged that land taxation would have pleased farmers more than combined measures while Mrs Clarke addressed the Address, noting traditional taxation. The session focused on government taxation proposals amid confidence in a prudent financial course and plans to secure the treasury.
In Perth the Legislative Assembly heard notices of motion and bills. The Premier N C Moore announced a railway from Mt Magnet to Sandstone and a bill on marion law reform, while Tolman proposedRailway from Nagain to Meoka tharra and Keenan urged electoral reform. Draper supported the government taxation posture but reserved amending rights.
A partially legible OCR entry describes a severe hailstorm at Inverfil with dense debris and extensive damage to rooftops and structures. The garbled text mentions remains and untidy cover, noting intense hail and widespread destruction across an urban area.
Perth Tuesday Evening Mr Penny consults the Solicitor General to have the case stated for reconsideration of the Pell Court regarding the manner passed on its Kitchin the grounds that no direct evidence was produced by the Crown to show Lewis Pourarto was dead. The Law Department promised an answer after consulting the matter. Train Rens Into Horses Perth This Mon evening within three miles Watt miler of Ratonnine the Athany Port train ran into a mob of nine Ravens eight killed or injured.
In Perth voters affirmed the loan policy at a referendum held yesterday. Ayes totaled 2800 while Nays stood at 110, reflecting strong ratepayer approval amid local meeting coverage.
The eleventh Geraldton Agricultural Society show featured top classes across horses, cattle, sheep, poultry, and crops. Notable winners included Mr. Cream's Loyal Mike Avant in draught horses, TD Duncan and T Creany in Clydesdale divisions, and Morrell securing prime prizes in Ayshire cattle. sheep judging commenced late, poultry numbers declined but several classes yielded high quality exhibits.
Interview with the treasurer Mr Frank Wilson reveals government tax plans on land improvements and income exemptions. The document outlines a proposed tax increase of five pence on improved land and a halfpenny on unimproved land, plus changes affecting income over £1500 and exemptions. The treasurer states exemption levels and eligible ranges, noting how a £500 exemption would apply.
In Melbourne an inquest into a death revealed that months earlier the deceased’s parents displeased him by giving £708. The youth was said to have drank heavily and faced a fatal incident described as being gored by an animal. Separate reports note a drowning scare involving a four year old Patrick Caney near Tavinedene Park, and a horse owner injured when his horse rolled over him in a dangerous rural area.
Fragmentary OCR reports a disturbance Tuesday evening as police and crowd actions sparked debate. One witness notes a violent incident near a hall, with alleged injuries and a fatal outcome unclear in the garbled text. Authorities pursue leads while the public remains unsettled.
Fragmentary OCR describes a speech or note on a harvest and wheat supply. Mentions an event in a warehouse or factory, the movement of wheat to Fremantle for shipment, and a realized sum of £50 from a transaction. The text references individuals and places but is garbled and difficult to parse for full details.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss expenses, a co operative effort, 2008 tons of hour shipped to Singapore, and rates on railway ties. Mentions Grenition secur, Hhrda Fleadwar, Ravantine shipments, and an extra 118 percent weight, with warnings that longline hanes rates could lead to stop at Ab ports.
The piece reports on a failed water scheme cost bearing on Cue and Day Dawn, a critique of leaders, and a Geraldton Shipping Return with monthly totals for September including coal and cargo. It also lists nine month tonnages, inward and outward, and indicates 917 over-sun passengers landed in Geraldton last month.
Local mentions Geraldton syndicate plans to develop the Norman Ring at Norman's Well by sinking to water level with expected payable ore. Me Bundy reports high grade copper ore at Yangenooke near Yange Hock. Archibald notes Geraldine lead mine to be developed with machinery underway. Weather: showery with last night rain.
The Geraldton Express announces its publication schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It mentions the address in the State for twelve months and references a Newark or Newcastle context with unclear dates and names.
Fragmentary ledger style notes list shares, prices, and abbreviations across Adelaide and Melbourne markets. Names like Dulane Perth and Northern entries appear with scattered figures in pence and shillings, plus stray references to Mothers and a remedy claim. The text is largely indecipherable but centers on stock-like figures and trade mentions.
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