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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
3
A Vienna invention promises a new revolution in printing resembling a typewriter. The machine creates a matrix for hot type instead of paper, enabling one touch stamping of syllables and rapid 70 to 90 word output, drastically cutting printing costs and speeding up newspaper production.
The Daily News notes mixed lessons from X rays. It cites uncertain cancer benefits and reports many researchers and operators suffer permanent injuries. It mentions Dr Edwards receiving a pension and warns X rays may affect fertility, raising questions about future medical use.
A. W. Canning writes from Wilma to a Perth friend about departure at month start for Never Never. He notes work is going well and water supply is sufficient for a year ahead. He mentions equipment and food, age of workers, and reaching Fall Creek after crossing the backcountry. The letter ends with sincere wishes.
A historical advertorial describes Frootoids as a superior remedy beyond ordinary aperients. It touts rapid relief from headaches and brain fog, claims blood and tissue cleansing, and urges readers to avoid misleading “antibilious pills.” The piece recounts dubious company ventures and a colonial dream, ending with investors’ panic and collapse.
Fragmentary report recalls Mr Prinsep and early settlers in Western Australia around 1442, detailing sheep imports, land grants at Leschenault, and deteriorating hopes for schemes led by Sir James Stirling and The East India Court. Mentions W Clifton, Litte, and young R W Clifton touring Europe with Latour and plans for grants at Manchenault.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bonninton's Irish Moss and a product called Standard Cough and Cold Cure. No coherent events or people beyond product names. Summary reflects ad-like content with uncertain details.
Weathered crowd enjoyed a racing program at Melbourne with Bah— multiple events led by the Ng ARVENO Handicap and St Albans Handicap. Notable contenders included Moonke Valery Cup and Victoria Steeplechase entries while Lady Wilde and Roscommon Boy vied for top spots in feature events.
A late 19th century annals report a crowded afternoon meeting in fine weather. Results include Jumpers Flat Race: The Shamrock 11.2 first Ashore 9.0 second Quitble 12.8 third. Leake Handicap: Simelle 81 Poort Maiden 8.6 Ellis 9.0. Northcote Handicap: Bronewick 7.10 Haara hi 7.4 Golden Bell 7.3. Time 2m 1106 Moon 7.7 Arrogance 7.12 Lady Rowenm A. Betting 7 to 1 Arrogance 5 to 1 Blue Moon. Proclamation Stakes: Piorus fo Timborrie Tromulua betting 5 to 1 on the winner. Strickland Handicap: Qmam bi 6.7 Wheelarm 7.13 Beltio g 20 to the winner.
Mr W Cox of NUMFFRAY Street Ballarat Victoria reports chronic rheumatism relief from Chamberlain's Pain Hall. He says applying it at first sign arrests attacks and knows others who praise it. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
West London wool market report shows improved prices across fine and superior wools with cross and greasy categories higher. Lower values seen in merino, merino and coarse wools, with total sales of 3357 thousand bales. 80 to America, 199 to Flame, 102 to the Continent, 20001 not offered, 30000 partially forward. If political issues ease, a small rise possible later.
Scattered batting and bowling figures from a local cricket match include Howell taking 3 for 12 and Keay 4 for 2. W Stokes contributed, Campbell and Tiller among others, with several batsmen retired hurt or run out. Numerous abbreviations obscure full teams and results.
The Royal Coin hearing examined Samuel Phillips, a prominent meat businessman, who described vast properties on the Gascoigne and Lyons Rivers, hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep, and large stock routes. He noted dire water shortages, rising prices, and proposed steeving works at Carnarvon to lower beef costs, with cattle fattening and sale challenges near Perth.
A garbled OCR snippet discusses earthing, poi anes te ANY, and Odours Sooorene ponte Netkatelle with remarks on Robur Ree and using Roburk in tea. It mentions The Hine as something people use in Now Grade tea and comments on economy and general use.
Discussion notes shifts in cattle prices and meat supply as leaders debate private auctions versus public abattoirs and stock yards. Witnesses reference Western Australia supply, port steering works, and ongoing caution about regulation while praising evolving meat industry conditions.
Fragmented report outlines tensions within Bent Ministry as defections and bitter remarks emerge. Mr Bent and Mary Iray seek to resolve splits while Bir A Peacock plans retirement due to ill health, with factions wary of public reception and interim leadership.
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