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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
2
Readers are invited to submit original stories of the Victoria District or Murchison Goldfields region with Christmas not required. A first prize of 22 pounds is offered along with a £445 second prize. Submissions judged on substance, style and appeal, with the editor weighing story quality over strict adherence to form.
A Victoria District contest offers a prize for the best story by a girl and a similar prize for a boy. Stories must be at least 600 words and not exceed 100 words? The text is garbled. It calls for writing in presence of teachers who certify originality, and themes may relate to the Victoria District or not necessarily Christmas.
A wartime tone argues voluntary militia systems fail in Britain and Australia. It cites Haldane’s territorial army, then notes Australia never embraced compulsory training yet faces the need for a stronger system as war evolves. Bushmen’s Cape Colony era drills and the risk of invasion are discussed with a forecast of rapid mobilization.
Railway running grounds host Boys Handicap 75 yards first prize £3 with £2 10s and other prizes. Running high jump for under 14, prizes silver medal. Anita event for ages 14 to 16 with £1 first and £0.8 second. Doys events open for entries and adult events nominations due 27 October with acceptance by 8 pm 20 October. Trophies on view at Railway Hairdressing Saloon.
The Sand Forests Department outlines royalty charges for sandalwood, to be added to Railway freight invoices from the date specified. Wood cut on private property before December 6, 1908, may be exempt from royalty with a statutory declaration to prove prior private possession. G Richardson, Acting Tasmanian Inspector General of Forests.
A competition offers a prize of £1 11s for the best original verse up to 73 lines. The verse must be humorous or topical, inviting writers to submit a witty piece reflecting current events or humor.
Note states AW Semi must reach offices by December 1 for consideration. Editor will judge all contributions, with final decisions on toast rights to any verses. No current or past Express staffer or contributor may compete.
The Geraldton Advertiser covers local news on Wednesday October 28 1908. Details in the Geraldton Express edition include community notices and regional happenings.
A historical report ridicules Fremantle defence exercises showing 474 officers and men plus cadets and rifle club members. It notes lack of equipment and poor planning, mocking attempts to form entrenchments and suggesting real defence would require far larger forces.
Messrs Dalgety and Co publish shipping movements for steamers with routes and dates. Paroo Waves sails to Proman teon or alvmt on Thursday October 24. Winilya leaves Fremantle for Ger aldiom on Thursday October 2. Unnamed vessel departs Gerakiten for North West ports Java and Singapore on Friday October 10. Parne haves Premantie to Cerald ron Nor West ports Jaya and Sine samire on Friday November 1. Further details incomplete due to OCR errors.
The Postal Department official Inspector Innes visited Lawlers and Mt Samel. A York man, George Wansbrough, is oddly described as en aldd Groper. The Northam Council dismisses its cows clerk for administrative blunder. A ticket scam at Tatiernall’s involved a local syndicate and wax seal. prize money (£12) was drawn swiftly. South-m east district sports events concluded with wide participation. A Collingwood Citizens' Band performance stirred locals. An elderly couple burned out in Coolgammie. a similar fire incident occurred two years ago.
Fragmented report covers house demolition plans, asbestosis warnings, medical inspections in schools, racing results, crime notes, political talk, and social events across Western Australia. It mentions Newcastle, Melbourne, and leaders like Churchill and Balfour while detailing local police actions and inquest outcomes.
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