Town Hall Saturday Bu hday and Nov. 1 Get 50 81
Incomplete fragmentary notice lists a town hall event with scattered dates and figures 50 81 and November 1. No clear entities or details available.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
2
Incomplete fragmentary notice lists a town hall event with scattered dates and figures 50 81 and November 1. No clear entities or details available.
The notice records a birth for Mr Kogin Epi with reference to miners and a Northacipindra Henday event in 2008, noting location in inswood. Further readable fragments indicate a formal parental acknowledgment and registry entry.
The Paroo under Captain Richardson sails from Carnarvon with sheep and will discharge at Fremantle before returning to Geraldton to load the Geraldton portion, arriving about Thursday. Capt. J J Krask commands the fesse vessel as Kapunda and Kapunda style passages highlight rapid trips between Geraldton and Fremantle, with Kapunda completing the run in around four hours and Kapunda taking about 15k hours for the Premantio to Geraldton leg.
Dalgety and Co report ship movements with several departures on November 2 and 5 including Gorgon from Geraldton Fremantle and Singapore routes, Parvo Geraldton and North West ports, Wollowra from Albany to Geraldton, Riverina from Sydney Melbourne to Fremantle, and Koombana from Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports. Adelaide Steamship Co notes Marloo sailing Sydney Melbourne and Fremantle to Geraldton, and Koombana sailing Fremantle to Geraldton and Wyndham with November dates.
An old style notice for Central Fish and Oyster Saloon near Marine Terrace promotes cleanliness comfort and civility as a public dining and saloon venue. It mentions goods and specialties with a brief address fragment and suggests aiming for broad public reception.
A historical reflection on optimism and risk in Australia. The piece cites Victorian leaders and provincial journeys, noting that casual risk taking and a belief in safe outcomes contribute to accidents in mines, timber mills, and jetties. It argues that habitual danger dulls caution among workers and communities.
The piece criticizes Australian casual handling of firearms, citing Sydney coroner figures on deaths from gun wounds and unacknowledged loaded guns. It argues prevention beats cure, warns against optimistic fatalism, and notes frequent claims of not knowing it was loaded as a dangerous stereotype.
A cluttered Geraldton page reports 1400 bales of wool in transit and plans to supplement exports with similar amounts to Singapore. It notes 6080 sheep landed at Mussk's Station and travels via Guacoyne coast. Items include theater notes by The Trumph Biograph Co. and a moving picture show. local incidents mention snakes killed near Cue and a children's party tale ending with a shy comeback by a boy.
A long, mixed-page item reports on satirical letters about music and fame in popular writers, plus local notices from Geraldton to Northampton. It notes a missing rabbit scare, a horse-tracking search, a farewell concert by the Corricky, and billiards results in East Ward’s event, with Townshend defeating Stone and Grimish beating Compton.
A damaged report describes a shipload of sheep from Melbourne to Fremantle under Mr William Credes with Edward Wit Yocum aboard and Kapunda sailing, detailing discharge at Port and voyage progress toward Fremantle, noting care issues and a breakdown in the voyage in late 19th century maritime context.
A correspondent from Yalgoo describes a meeting where volunteers considered forming an association. The report notes figures and positions discussed, with emphasis on labor alignment and community response. Details are fragmented but indicate an early stage of organizing efforts.
Perth correspondent reports the Minister for Lands has received a distant survey showing a vast tract north of Northampton with an estimated 130,000 acres of prime land in one block. Inspectors note exceptionally bright prospects for the Geraldton district as crops appear extraordinary across stations Gil Bros Northampton Hungerford Chapman A A Teakle Tescha Bowes W. Burges. Anticipated yields include 86 to 35 cwt of hay per acre and 33 to 30 bushels of grain, with district-wide crops looking well.
Northampton Jockey Club members met at the Railway Hotel to discuss the New Year meeting and two racing days set for January first and eighteenth. A straight track site was approved for improvement including a paddock, with welcome refinements planned. Rain in the past week aided crops, while Cook Brothers have been drying fruit for state markets.
A large turnout at the Eradu rifle range yesterday spurred practice ahead of the ridge opening in about three weeks. A scratch teams match at 300 yards saw Tower beat Captain Cream by 18 points. The piece notes growing interest in Victoria District rifle clubs and plans for a Geraldton district rifle meeting, with Northampton forming a new club and an organizing meeting scheduled in Geraldton.
A quiet but pretty wedding at Lamdinerye marks the union of Mr. Frank Ash and Miss Camella Mudge of North Adelaide. The bride wore silk with lace and carried a bouquet of roses. The ceremony included Mr. W F Bolasan as best man and reception details followed, with plans for their future residence. A local football team faced disappointment as fans recall a recent match and the Garroters may face a tough future.
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