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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
3
A fragmented notice urges readers to inspect Wineberg's Geraldton Jewellery Arcade on Martin Terrace. The text blends social commentary and event references including a public figure quote, a concert program, and a Mechanics Hall event with Madden's vitascope, noting upcoming showings and refreshments.
A distorted notice discusses the annual picnic funds and corrects misread names and figures. It cites £119 cheque from Messrs Raron Philp and Co. and condemns corrupt or ignorant reporting while promising accurate statements after the meeting.
A fragmented report of a Mechanics Hall program with vocal and stage numbers. Performers include Mixer Teakie and Seal, Tt. Cook, Mist Bohall, Mik Reeston, Mrs Chick, Miss Scott, Mrs Pollett, Mrs Scott, Vrayten, and Mr Hlasethy. The audience enjoyed pieces such as The Witch's Fhiebs, The Water melon, Some Falky, Carnival, and Walt for the wagon, with applause noted throughout.
A historical note urges timely use of Chamber-Vin’s Cough Remedy for croupy symptoms in children. The ad copy endorses immediate administration to prevent hoarseness and throat irritation, selling through J M Chapman at Terrace, Geraldton.
A remote August dispatch from Black Range details a fresh alluvial rush about 22 miles from town. Prospectors Benched several pieces over Monday to Wednesday with reports of a 4dwt and a large 2ziwt find, while about 200 men work the Rafferty's Patch. Ground is wet, wash depth averages six inches in a foot, and water must be carted to the site as work continues with varied expectations for the yield.
The Geraldton Municipality publishes a notice declaring all rates due, overdue and subject to collection under the Municipal Insolvent Act. The Council will reduce the municipal subsidy by 20 percent and will exercise all powers to ensure timely payment and avoid financial loss from delays.
The column lampoons local figures and events with a rambling, vitriolic humor. It names Paddy Regan, John Slavin, and Inspector Brodie amid spoofed political quarrels and social misdeeds, while recounting wild scenes and mock public notices from Geraldton and Greenough Flats.
A garbled latest cable bundle references a tragic crime in Switzerland and Cossack actions in Poland and Russia. It mentions a massacre by Cossaacks near a workmat, with six killed, and references Warsaw and Mor MOURners. The text is heavily corrupted with misread characters and incomplete names.
An accidental shooting injured a young Russian party member mistaken for Mr Muller during a railway incident. The shooter expressed deep regret, noting Russia's troubles and the difficulty of distinguishing individuals amid chaos.
London dispatch reports Mr Smuts challenging a union scheme for Natal and the Transvaal. He questioned future status of Cave Colony in the Orange Free State and urged federation of all South Africa. The Secretary of State notes Natal's self reliance in the emergency and praises restraint by governments and peoples. The imperial government hopes for restoration of normal function and calm.
Fragmentary OCR describes a naval action with ships and officers, mentioning John Dillon and 15 225 men. It notes a congress opening in Liverpool with reporters and various unspecified figures amid disrupted text.
The fragment describes General Teme and other writers present during the proceedings. It notes no utterance or dissent from certain delegates and mentions maneuvers near Pronedy ABO. The text is garbled but centers on wartime deliberations and a concluded session with restrained participation.
Captain Admanston, who entered from Norway in his youth three years ago, has arrived along the Alaska coast aboard the North-West Passage. Ensign fet the North-West Pa Scandinavia is imitant.
Milbourne and Pursday report that the Latin Party leader urged Mr Dent to deploy HSM prison labor to produce goods in remote areas. Sir John Quirk comments on Deakin's preferential proposals and their claimed impact, arguing the positions lack sincerity and reality, causing widespread sensation locally.
The Perth council debated amendments limiting deposits to fifty pounds and exempting felonies. revisions to debt repayment and garnishee orders were discussed. Council members clashed over cricket grounds funding, zoological gardens exemptions, and showground taxation while reporting on Hill amendments and recreational sites. A horse stud announcement and a human skeleton discovery near Cue were also noted.
The Cape Argus discusses Matherland's choice to skip the Prypecnn war indemnity payment to avoid crippling the Transvaal mining industry. The commentary argues the relief preserves mining activity while balancing wartime costs.
In Sydney area New South Wales a cold snap caused the death of an individual at Narrandera station. The incident occurred during a severe frost with authorities reporting a fatality in the harsh conditions. Initial details indicate exposure as the cause while emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
The Times correspondent at Te Hannsaburg reports on the Transvaal loan and the provincial government preparing to address a translated debate. The article hints at debated arguments and curtains drawn over political positions in ZANNAWOU.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's tablets clear sour stomach sweeten breath and improve appetite. It touts digestion aid and urges purchase from Chap tian on Marine Terrace, Geraldton.
The Ent Chart reserved judgment in a receivership related suit between HenbY AAEMener and TMNelad Receiver against National Shitual Tnsitanes Sic. The case involves a related insurance dispute with plans for arrests of robbery suspects discussed. A large seizure of fish seized at Central Nour is noted, with 16,000 fins of meal net fish much from Chicago. Neortham opens Aid Senate-emnt policy in the Eater interests in the Routh-West districts today as the Premier travels to Perth this morning.
Kalgoorlie Tuesday. A northern publican named Moors was charged with making false statements about a witness. The court found him guilty of perjury and sentenced him to several months in custody.
The Royal Commission on Gold Mining examines witnesses as inspectors note uncertain spent funds and ore origins. Statements from Williamson Hogan and Amelia claim ore sources and work status unclear. The Geraldton Express reports that subscribers may receive twelve months free by mail for 19 shillings 6d.
SENERAL CREAT SWIMMING PEAT outputs Burgess and others. Burgess won the Toartiwn hours' event with 22 miler, no other finishers. Two teams from Tameton to Brighton faced disqualification for completing cotelitigns. Presidential election mention on Bryan and visit plans to Australia noted.
A garbled report discusses Navy review at Oyster Bay and hints of a powerful warship. It mentions General Waldeke, engagements, and Greeneway defenses amid illness claims. The piece also advertises Bonnington's Irish Moss and Linus platharticum Pills as remedies.
The Greenough news recounts heavy rain halting activity on Wednesday and flooding areas around Central Greenough school. It notes residents stranded, water running through streets, a school picnic organized by head teacher Harvard at the Show round Thursday, and community reactions to damage and local deaths. Farmers discuss land tax and immigration policy concerns while a notable death and sympathy flow to Mrs Culoton and family.
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