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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
2
Local report notes Fat Lambe as a favored figure by a community manager in Perth, described as overseeing product divisions and driving outreach. The item highlights his influence within the organization and planned initiatives to engage residents.
Nenders for the Geraldton Bahool painting contract will be received by the Minister for Works at noon on October 20. Details from the P W A D Office, Geraldton. Under Secretary for Public Works Stronach. Royal Agricultural Show runs October 25 to November 9, 1907. Excursion tickets to Fremantle, Clermont or Perth announced for journey fares. Further particulars available by inquiry.
The 9 Wobart left Bunbury for Geraldton at 4 this morning. It passed Rottnest at 12 50 this afternoon and should arrive at daybreak tomorrow. It carries 100 tons of con for the Gas Works as a rare penalgament of genial cares for this port. Micaars Dalgety and Co shipping agents report Minilya leaving Geraldton for Fremantle on about Friday October 25.
A magistrates bench decision on Mr Coombs's bid for a publican's booth license at Geraldton Roses is seen as potentially harming local racing clubs. The dispute centers on whether a Wayside license holder can trade within ten miles of Geraldton and the scope of temporary licenses for races and events. The piece argues the ruling could depress rights values and notes that Wayside licenses carry broader privileges than standard licenses, challenging the asserted distance restriction.
A garbled report notes a vessel arriving at Geraldton three days ago and a padlocked cemetery gate. Nine Geraldton candidates for the Adelaide University primary exam featured two Brata schoolgirls, Hazel M Barnett and Berene Yulin Mills. Dawned Hugh Foley, injured after a fall near an iron breakwater, was rushed to Victoria Hospital in critical condition.
An Anglican church announcement reported Local Option measures for Eastern State and a meeting at the Masonic Hall in New Zealand. The notice dated October 22 references the reception and events planned for the following days with gas utilities noted in the local timeline.
A fragmented report covers gunshot injuries and hospital care at Victoria Hospital, plus a wide range of civic items. It notes the Australian Prew Association discussions in Sydney on inviting editors to Australia, wheat export questions, rail and storage plans, and warnings to farmers about signing tannery pledges. Weather details show warm, fair conditions with specific barometer readings and a bank holiday for Sandon and Binck Ranges. Police reports include a disorderly conduct remand and a robbery probe, while military training and upcoming tender deadlines for state work are noted alongside a native association meeting in Fremantle.
The account details a violent encounter where Grace is stabbed and mortally wounded during a native attack on a white party. Phillips defends his comrades as attackers strike, while a subsequent death occurs as the group is moved to safety. The report notes ongoing unease among survivors near the camp.
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