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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
3
The Narra Tarra gathering revealed a shaken crowd with misprinted notes and jokes about Albert Woolhouse and Ernest Leathley amid a motor mishap at Clut Hotel yard. Perth telegrams mention Bert Rose’s Crowther rooms rent and a Greenough crowd awaiting a doctor who did not appear.
A Monday match at Dongarra ground saw Dongarra Club defeat Geraldton Shop Assistants in a country cricket game. Scorers included Kretchmar, Stokes, Fiszper, Criddle, Nash, and Houston for Geraldton, while Castello, Harper, and Waldeck led Dongarra’s innings. Bowling highlights featured Hincheliffe, Brand, and Criddle for the Shop Assistants, with Werrett, Riddell, and Houston notable for Dongarra. Weather spoiled the outdoor viewing and a new program was praised for the night show.
The article weighs whether limited attendance and attractive sessions can revive the Midland racing scene. Secretary Mac though not blamed for past efforts to secure club cooperation is praised for strenuous attempts in other directions. The question now is if the Geraktton meeting will reach a new peak or retain its traditional status.
Meekatharra public meeting discussed alleged wrong treatment by Dr. Young. Drs Tymms and Sheehy declined to endorse complaints and a plan to take action was hinted. Meekatharra Miner notes hospital records show 72 diphtheria cases with 6 deaths and 1126 outpatients. total 1981 cases with 0 deaths among the group, a point the paper argues supports confidence in the medical officer.
A locally promoted benefit centers on the beveray Wolfe’s Schnapps, urged for every household to stock. The notice underscores community support and widespread participation for the charitable effort.
James W Pollitt aged 83 died of cancer in Geraldton after a Perth operation a year ago. Born in Perth, he moved to Geraldton in 1861 and leaves a widow and two children James Pollitt and Mrs K Tanner. Funeral held at Wesleyan Cemetery with Rev J Tiller officiating and several mourners sending wreaths and crosses.
Telegrams from Melbourne report the Premiers of New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia and possibly Tasmania and Western Australia may meet in Melbourne at week’s end to discuss the financial agreement. If no accord is reached Parliament may handle the bill in current form. A head count shows the committee passed by two majority and third reading needs further support.
The coroner conducted an inquest into the death of Mr. Chas. Brown who was shot at Ravens wool at Mr. Ernest Mueler's country residence on Saturday. The youth handling the rifle said it was empty and a spark caused the weapon to discharge. The verdict returned was accidental death.
Lang defeats Squires to win the Australian heavyweight championship after a fierce bout. Squires led on points through the twentieth round with technical boxing, but Lang landed a decisive uppercut and knockout attempt to secure the title.
Supreme Court issues writ on behalf of Archbishop Henry Clarke against newspaper proprietor John Norton for alleged libel in the Truth on October 16, 1909. Injunction sought to restrain further printing. damages amount not stated.
At the Opera Bricklayers Trade Society annual meeting Secretary C Fox said the society, now 600 to 700 strong, would soon press for higher wages. Members cheered as he stated workers were not receiving due pay.
A Newcastle Eight Hours Day demonstration featured participation by most trades except laborers who did not join. The Education Minister faced interruptions while a resolution supporting a legal eight hours was adopted. Senator Hugh De Largie argued for a four hour working day, noting that total employment would not guarantee four hours for all.
The Federal High Court ruled that state lunatic asylums and poor houses receive shares from the late Mr. Padbury's will, directing funds to Perth and related state institutions. The decision expands welfare support for public care facilities under the will's provisions.
A young man named Michael Kilgaril died at the Associated Mine in Kalgoorlie after an iron bar he was using to adjust a belt became trapped between a pulley wheel and the belt. The bar struck his chest, causing instant death.
Kurrawang wood strike near end as two hundred cutters resume work and many drivers return to duty in Kalgoorlie on Wednesday.
The inquest into the death of the Italian Forsatti proceeded yesterday at Coolgardie. Mrs Catherine Sali Bari testified to washing bloodstained clothing belonging to Robinstelli and directed police to locate certain iron bars.
Large attendance marks the Legislative Council meeting after a three week recess. New member Mr Cullen of the South East Province is sworn in. Mr Throssell moves for a return of land sale amounts owing to the Government on June 30. He reveals nearly £3000 owed to the State, prompts adjournment to study the work involved. Public Education Endowment Bill is amended for term limits and re-eligibility. Abattoirs Bill advances. Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Bill progress noted.
The Legislative Assembly examined the Metropolitan Water Supply Sewerage and Drainage Bill with minute scrutiny. Debates centered on nonparty fines and who should bear sewer connection liability, owner or occupier, ending in a 19 to 20 division after the amendment failed.
The Turf features a meeting at Ascot Inglay with multiple stakes events. Notable runners include AORN PERL TURTLES in the 2 mile race and Quicksilver in the six furlongs. Betting odds and entries appear for the Anniversar y Mandicap and Colonel Reeves Wandicap with several favorites and a dead heat noted.
Racing results from a Melbourne meeting feature many names including Durrwitt Calstock Weedarra Harefoot and Sir George. The program lists trials like Trial Stakes with Weedarta winning and Dead Heat details, plus Hack Race Miss Carbineer Publicans Purse and Stewards Handicap with Le Pas and Harefoot placing. A separate English literary critique targets Hearst and Brisbane, noting admiration for Thackeray and a biography by Herm Storreale and Pray.
The probable riders for acceptors in the Melbourne Cup include Alawa with Lewis aboard, Pemdil ridden by Cameron, Artillerie with Oliver, Flavel by Pike, Mala by Ferguson, Delaware with Ross, Treo Vouni by Cundin, Flaviniuy with Smith, King's Cross by Wood, Lord Nolan piloted by Bolton, Bine Book with Connell, Kooringa ridden by Liddle, and Cart Dour noted as stop.
Derby scratchings list Am bros a and Mal King. Mal King withdrew due to a beet injury. Betting odds show Prince Foote 6 to 1, Danilo 7 to 2, Sito 1 to against Trafalgar, Peach 12 to 4 against Prince Foote, Poat Town 1 to 1 against King's Cross, 1 to 1 against Danilo, Blue Book 16 to 1, Lagst ri 16 to 1, Plavet 20 to 1 against. Local prices from Sol Green’s via Squash.
The Geraldton meeting occurred at Geraldton Racecourse with favorable weather and limited acceptances. A late start at 4 oclock allowed more public attendance. Steve Haddy started promptly and Mitchell managed the clerk of the course role. Wallace timed, Kidd judged, with McDougall and Maley approving steward actions alongside Sir Edward Wittenoom. The crowd included many ladies, the military band performed well, and officials were commended.
A letter to the editor describes a row over a by law proposed by the Teewin Road Board to ban stock on town air. The local blacksmith ran afoul of a 19 year old market gardener, pounding his stock during market raids and drawing criticism for heavy handling and wage claims. The dispute highlights tensions between board leaders and small traders in the town.
An exchange of remarks questions the demeanor of a local board chairman amid a tense atmosphere. The letter-writer mocks the chairman’s posture and evasive replies, hinting at public scrutiny and political theater surrounding the Rowdy Board’s actions.
A benevolent sportsman, Mr J B Brunton, owner of Malting Metropolis, funds £400 for hospitals. The benefactor, famed for abstaining from betting, concentrates his generosity on medical institutions, with preferences noted for genuine investments in health care.
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