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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1912
Page
3
Local items report church socials, fundraising sales, town leasing for cultivation, weather impacts, road works, policing bylaw enforcement on spitting, bonfires and public safety. Also covered are sports chatter, public notices, and political commentary reflecting regional concerns and upcoming events.
Tale of Ottoman Empire struggles as Bulgarians capture food supplies and Turkish trains. Reports from Constantinople, Sofia, Belgrade, and St. Petersburg describe Turkish setbacks, potential general action against Otoman fronts, and plans for court martials. The Bulgarian premier hints at dictating terms if Turks resist intervention.
The readable fragment references a Home Rule bill and a six year term tied to implementing the measure. It mentions Parliament and criticism of the legislative approach, describing the bill as a heavy or impractical piece of legislation.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a Brown time and several phrases about industries and costs. The readable parts refer to a total cost and unfinished equities, with unclear dates and figures. The fragmentary nature prevents a clear event or outcome.
Sydney Harbour Trust reports 300 pine windows burned by fire and dimmed by smoke. The official notes budget pressures force cuts. efforts focus on window tiling and Venetian blinds improvements with decorative medallion centerpieces planned for interior and exterior use.
An odd partial ad fragment notes a creamy product with a price cue and a timing hint. It mentions a red house and a coast tape in a terse listing style, reflecting a clipped newspaper snippet.
In Perth on October 38, Maria Theresa Martin, wife of Martin von Wiltind, was found murdered. A note said I have killed my wife for what she has done to me and I will ea away and kill myself. A bloodstained famihawk was nearby. Neighbours report frequent quarrels between the couple over the past hours. Evidence points to her husband, Martin von Wiltind, as a suspect following late hour events.
Official figures reveal West Australian trade and finance year results with the Lot trade totaling £19,737,209, up from £10,427,445 the previous year. The report notes a significant rise in exports and overall economic activity for the period.
The Minister for Public Works moved the second reading of the Public Works Committee Bill. Government believes the committee should be appointed to consider all works costing over 200. Building Trades Organization expects arrival November 74th for a site by Inter Harvester Co. of Australia Pty, Lid. Plow and mould board products won. Final notice to those who have laid orders to received them by due date.
A fragmented, opinion laden piece discusses taxation and government policy, arguing increased levies are needed for state programs while criticizing the liberal labor ministries. It also rails against infrastructure and road safety, urging improvements to pedestrian and traffic protection amid broader political debate.
Social Notes discuss Labor Women's Conference in Perth with Liberal Women and Labor branches collaborating. Mentions Mrs Foster, Mr James, and guards amid debate on suffrage, maternity hospital plans, and the Geraldton Visiting Nurse Scheme. Strong entities include Perth, Labor Party, Liberal Women, and maternity care efforts.
Jumbled race recap notes Turf action with horses Bod over long distances. Maturi defeats Vale Mai by a head while Hobitten Uriel and Alae luropge bo stain bow chase. Gallen Paint weakens late. race times and mile distances cited include references to previous records by Sojourner and Uncle Harn.
A damaged OCR fragment from The Melbourne story references the Melbourne Cup field with many names, including riders and horses such as McNallint, Cadonin, Samiy, and Dike Foote, alongside several unclear or garbled entries. The text is incomplete and reads as a roster of entrants rather than a full report.
Victorian racing notes from Melbourne report Derby quotes with names such as Duke Foote Ho Artosian Catania Alois Hobertom and Flalowmas. Odds listed include 5 to 1 16 to 1 20 to 1 and others for horses like Adaorus Ryeylins Lady Mestallini and Nerruwang. The column records latest derbies and provincial betting trends with early figures.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Mother’s Friend Pedic Pomade for vermin control. It claims to destroy vermin, kill pits and sores, cure ringworm, and promote healthy hair growth. Sold with combs and a manufacturer bold in Malwa.
Announced Geraldton race meeting for Saturday and Monday November 23 and 25 1812. Includes detailed race divisions with nomination and acceptance terms each event, wieghts and purses in guineas, and conditions set by the Western Turf Club. Entries close with official notice on November 12 1812.
Ata Mahomed and Sheriff Deen Hakeem advertised specialists offering herb cures for sore eve rheumatism piles and other ailments claiming British empire note and marine terrace genalifton references while using dubious drug claims and unclear affiliations.
Melbourne wool sales on October 23 featured strong demand with major lots selling well. The day’s top prices centered on fine wools from Victoria and Horsham with notable activity from Adelaide buyers and Western Australian consignments, market averages and leading lots listed.
Medix Ludgery and Co. report their second Fremantle sale drew strong competition and generally higher prices. Buyers purchased numerous lots from Nodtham York Moora and Heverley areas with top price for branded 1/ from Moura. Many bales of wethers ewes and hoggets plus branded lots from Mandarragai Kur DrhKME Moora York Pingelly and others. Quality varied with some bright and long wool though some lots descriptive as mixed or skimpy.
A long mixed text describes wool bale brands and quality from Greenhills Dumble yung and Witebing with branded labels like OP AP SX AL WL BCH etc. It discusses wool length, condition, dust and tenderness, and mentions sale showtimes near Totowa. It also includes extended political satire about farmers, railways, and the Midland Railway proposal with named figures and criticism, concluding with a critique of efficiency and service.
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