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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
3
Weather thew fine and warm variably showery Ia exiemmn aw. Mee cargo wea Wandied with see od at 10.30 pain. Waal night, on its way to Bunbury. Gealdton district reports stars over months and new club correspondence. Eames Hs coche ecratch to be picked frean members of Deralton.
A fragmented market summary shows dull London wheat trade and steady to rising prices in distant markets. Reports indicate limited auction activity, with some sellers resisting reserves and farmers facing price pressure as yardings and catalogues influence rates. Prices for various grades fluctuate around last week levels with occasional improvements and declines noted.
Correspondence describes a social scene from Geraldton dated 28 October 1950. Mrs H drest wears cream voile with a Pune of place sHK. Mrs M Sto kee' costumes are of the same material with insertion. Miss Smart wears cream monstifiae de-soke trimmed with tare. The note records how Sybil and others compare dresses at the event.
On the second day of the Victoria District Turf Club event, Prominence led a field including Keston and Marksman to victory in the Cup. The program featured races such as the Seasidp Handicap and the Hack Race with strong betting and a crowd of around 400 spectators enjoying fair weather and festive mood.
Telegrams report a local claim by George Watson linked to Moonlight mine history. A reef of gold bearing quality is described with surface samples and assay results suggesting high potential and strong interest from metropolitan buyers. Prices cited range from 2/10 to 9/17/6 per ton, with various medians noted.
Perth Friday report states Mr Justice Booth reserved the decision in the action where the Crown sought £888 18s 2d under the Dividend Duties Act. The judge found against the Crown on all points raised by the case.
In the Albert Smart case detectives trial a new lead from a vehicle near the Warneroo road, about two miles from the scene. The search party has focused on this development though no further details have emerged yet.
Court proceedings in Victoria last week presented evidence on a bigamy charge. The case centers on alleged unlawful marriage and related acts.
A coroner jury found Robert Meldrum of Cue died by self-inflicted harm. The fragmented OCR text references a firewine lever and notes from correspondents including Adelaide. The passage also mentions a postcard and a löw-sounding personal message, indicating a troubling context surrounding the death.
The parliament resumed at 9 80 am with little progress on the cleansing bill as government and opposition clash over amendments. Mr Bath proposes limits on sale of Honor during certain hours while Mr Walker criticizes club practices and membership scope from July to present as the chamber remains in contentious debate.
During yesterday’s Assembly sitting serious charges were brought against Loree members for drinking and clearances at publican gatherings. Licencing Act provisions were alleged to have been neglected by several others implicated in the affair.
In the Legislative Council Mr Kirwan moved an amendment to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill proposing elector recall rights for members. The session discussed recall mechanisms and potential penalties for missteps in rate setting and rent assessment.
Telegrams relay union representatives views as Mr O'Brien and Mr Patrick clash over the amendment. Mr Kirwan and Mr Glowrey express opposition or caution. The amendment fails while the compulsory preferential voting clause is approved, reflecting parliamentary debate and voting outcomes.
In divorce court yesterday Frederick George Brown obtained a divorce from Annie Brown. Annie Brown is noted as the mother of Mikired Fitts and Une Marist, whose tragic death caused lasting sensation about a year ago. The respondent had previously divorced by her first marriage. there was no appearance of the respondent, but two corespondents were present. The case was before Judge Porter at the Weld Clinic.
A meeting of the Woman Tile Viai goo Railw ay League carried a demonstration protesting the function of ayet Mullens and the Government to survey the dine to Yaingoo before sanctioning the other route.
Sydney Thursday reports the Minister outlining an intent to adopt a leasehold system for future Crown land disposal. The policy signals a move away from immediate sales toward long term control and rental arrangements under government direction.
A report notes a determined effort by the Labor Party to influence the central municipal elections slated for January, with campaign actions aimed at shaping the outcome.
The Newcastle outlook is anxious with activity and ailee pronounced. Coal prices that are normally fixed in September were not set this year, raising expectations that current prices may remain unchanged amid pressing market uncertainty.
Melbourne Cup betting prices listed for Melbourne readers show odds on multiple horses including Vestale Tanami Comedy King Matouree and Berbatten with prices ranging from 1 to 40 to 1 and beyond. Odds feature Eric Patronatus Olivarter and others, reflecting a wide field in the Victoria Melbourne Cup coverage.
At the Sydney Show, Mr Hunt of Plains Boonstips won six first prizes and one third place from twelve Romney sheep entries. He notes all prize winners were dipped in Quitell's powder for protection.
In Geraldian Local Court the morning session heard a claim of £34 5s 0d and a counterclaim of £2 0s 0d over unpaid services. Witnesses described debts, cheques, whisky payments, and disputed balances from 1909 to 1910, with discussion of valuations and probate property.
Fragmentary OCR text includes scattered terms like Wow sit a end Wonen and references to SHEP HS ACUNAPPS, yielding no coherent event, person, or place to anchor a solid news item or summary.
A court record details valuation of property at £1955 and furniture at £572 with a 4 percent rate. Robert J. Kinox-Peden denies lending money. statements describe overdrawn accounts, invalid cheques, and requests for cashing cheques for £5 and £25. Proceedings cover witness explanations, attempted settlements, and a mortgage property mechanism under scrutiny.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent event or entities. No discernible people, places, organizations, or dates to summarize into a factual newspaper card.
Arth nn Wells vs EX Lemna offered a weak boxing exhibition with a noisy crowd booing. The match featured frequent clinches and minimal offense, with Wells and Lennon trading brief flurries as the bout lapsed into a cautious stalemate.
Fragmented OCR text describes a social scene with names such as Lohin, Rut, and Reowat in a club setting. The passage mixing chatter and attempts to pay for a champagne supper hints at a disrupted gathering and unclear actions as participants murmur about who should pay. The material is garbled and hard to parse.
An old proverb with a slight alteration is discussed and linked to F.C. Towler for verification about wholesome water and its effects.
A fragment from a period page notes a large crowd at a place of amusement on Wednesday night. It mentions cinema or images, a photograph titled “Trained Deyex,” and references to various acts and captions with unclear names.
The program at Palace Gardens offers a mature variety show set at Unis Pryitler Place. The Mimi performance of The Viet of Jeahomey draws strong audience response while Western American heritage acts and a new act by UN wonder iEaet aim to please the public. The management plans to expand future events beyond the Shamrock Hotel venue and improve public conveniences.
The readable portion hints at an original post about apps and meal or product items, but the text is garbled and lacks clear entities, dates, places, or actions. No definite event or subject can be confirmed from the fragment provided.
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