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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1912
Page
3
A vivid display from multiple departments features the World’s Latest Productions in drapery clothing groceries ironmongery produce boots and shoes crockery wines and spirits and furnishings of all descriptions.
Despatches from LONDON and BELGRADE recount renewed fighting along the Montenegrin Turkish frontier. Montenegro claims capture of fortifications near Maraborch and Branja with heavy Turkish retreat after sustaining losses. Serb leaders vow to press ahead regardless of powers' pressure.
The Times advocates a visit by Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, to New Zealand though notes the invitation may be impracticable. It discusses the German Navy Law and political shifts, urging a conference to discuss naval policy and potential arrangements.
Melbourne October 13 The Minister for Defence confirmed Churchill’s statement that Australia could not solely maintain the British position in the Pacific. Pearce said it was understood the Commonwealth would cooperate with Great Britain in policing the vast Pacific, including Australia’s waters.
London reports the Bolte left for Australia yesterday carrying 1600 emigrants bound for Western Australia.
Chicago reports Johnson accepted Meinroeths offer of 10000 pounds to fight Langford or MeVea in Australia. Johnson leaves for Sydney October 25 to train for the bout set for November.
A garbled list shows prices for fruit poultry and vegetables with items like tomatoes onions carrots potatoes cabbage and lettuce. Values are jumbled with units and old money notations, implying a mid century market page with mixed legible and unreadable figures.
At Kalgoorlie on October 13 a Federated Miners meeting drew about 500 to 600 members. The discussion was not open to the press, and officials declined to comment. The union reportedly decided to refuse the Chamber of Mines offer. A later conference of combined unions was held with a recommendation to give five months notice to terminate the current wages agreement.
The Caulfield meeting held this afternoon in Melbourne saw a large crowd despite a fine day. The Debutant Stakes featured Aboyne Idina Maltravers with betting at 12 to 1, while Uncle Sam led Toorak Handicap from the start and won by three-fourths of a length. Ribbentake ran in the Steeplechase with odds 2 to 1, and other noted contenders included Royal Statham and Embrus in various events.
The report details Sydney area race entries and handicaps at Randwick and nearby venues. Notable horses include Malthusian Weld, Yarrum Jo ke Gigand, and Trafalgar. Final handicaps show distances and favorite odds, with outcomes such as Trafalgar winning by three quarters of a length in the Randwick Plate.
The Imperial Trades Plate ran at Kempton Park yesterday with British entries. Wootton and Maher led in the field with three wins, while Fennie Wootton rode three liters and Avacealian aid Meher had one.
The body of Benk ler, former editor of the Java Times, was found yesterday floating in Freshwater Bay near Perth. He had been in bad health and facing commercial difficulties recently, with his death reported as a suicide.
In a case tied to Haangh Dargan, a married woman, an inquest is planned after she died on the forty fifth day of a fasting cure. Dr Hamaay, her physician, would not issue a death certificate. The Criminal Investigation Department is handling the matter. indigestion was cited, with fasting noted as a proposed remedy.
The Royal Show in Perth concluded on October 14. Over four days the event gathered receipts topping £2500, marking a successful exhibition with strong attendance and market activity.
A Queenstown report states the North Lyel mine fire caused heavy smoke filling the chamber house. Affected workers feared many lives lost as flames and wind-driven smoke swept through the shaft. Minister Mulcahy ordered medical aid and dispatch to Zochan. Melbourne sent a telegram noting smoke easing from the wharf mouth.
In a mixed early season cricket day at Queen's Park Railway and Geraldton clashed and Morcantires faced Commercials on Victoria Quay. Queen's Park won by 1008 runs after heavy bowling and wary batting, with Willis and Rock among top ballers and Rock scoring 19 for high bat.
A Mingeneow Notes writer quotes the Arrino Reserve Association and the Roads Board dispute about trespassing squatters on the Arrino reserve No. 2328. Residents petitioned for action, the board’s inaction spurred calls for a public meeting, and the association criticizes delayed enforcement while noting water supply issues and grazing restrictions affecting local farmers.
An advertisement for Pedic Pomade by J. Grin of Malvern Victoria promotes a product claimed to stimulate hair growth and thicken curls. It is marketed as sold by local retailers and claims notable results for mothers and families.
Fragmented OCR notes describe wheat trading markers, market auction processes, and price signals with mentions of London and Metropolis markets. References to Dr Ah Poont and a grain chant appear amid unclear lines about quality and tentative bids.
Geraldton hosts annual race meeting on Saturday and Monday November 23 and 25 1912. The program includes several stakes events such as the Gleneidan Handicap Northern Handicap and Tack Race with nominations and acceptances noted, plus details on weights and entry deadlines. The notice specifies race conditions by class and declares administrative byelaws of the Western Australian Turf Club.
Fragmented obituary and funeral notice detailing the death of Mary Kathleen Hersam, with service at Barrakatta cemetery. Includes list of attendees and mourners, tribute lines, and references to related family members and hotel Fremantle connections.
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