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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1909
Page
3
A detailed report on a pianoforte and vocal concert program in the town theater addressing audience interest. The event features a strong lineup with Libertas and other pieces, notes on performers, orchestra, and stagecraft, and comments on reception and future offerings.
The Corrigé family of Botertiners returns to town after two year absence to a warm welcome in the Eastern Gold Fields. Miss Alice Corrick shows improved voice and the company offers a refined program with Mr Leonard Corrick guiding the moving picture portion. Added by comedian Ernest Leathley, the troupe appears on Saturday and Thursday during the forthcoming season at Snell's with reserved seats at a premium.
The marriage of Mr Julian Ope and Miss Georgina Riching took place Wednesday evening at Drapleanscnvalit with Rev. Mr Brewis officiating. The bride wore white Kil and green silk, attended by Miss Lily King. After a short address the couple danced into the night with refreshments provided. The wedding cake was locally made, and the couple departed by night train to Geraldton. Numerous useful presents were given.
A detailed notice describes B Fuller & Co offering an attractive display of summer clothing and hats from Austria and Paris styles. It notes 30 cases opened, diverse dresses prints muslin and calico fabrics, 10 sunshades, navy uniforms, and forthcoming arrivals for ladies undergarments and dressmaking services.
Boote_wal Assemblies hosted a Pirates Football Club dance at the oral halt in Pritay evening. About 150 attendees including visitors enjoyed the event with Mr J. Camne acting as ECS and Uemnie wanes SWPP pHied by Messrs Cranto Minetell. The hall featured entertainment by Une Mancers and guests wore 45 Mt cobpley Letting vie Awer on some occasion. Mr e McCannens and Mr Rrily, the secretary, were recognized for their services.
The Victorian Public Service Commissioner Me WeLahilan attended a social hosted by the Victorian Postal Association. McLachlan notes irregular overtime claims of ten to fifteen minutes spread over two years, calling it scandalous. He praises officers not belonging to the General Division while noting broader discontent among public servants.
The Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society passed a motion disapproving Sir John Quick's proposal for a Federal Department of Agriculture saying it would duplicate existing efforts. They argue the federation pact does not support a new department and praise ongoing work by the federation in recent weeks.
In Australia during Ye Federal Viner Suffolk voyage from Liverpool, a boat was kept after Capetown on September Ath for the missing steamer Wars Yah. No sign of the requested sunken vessel or its fate was reported, hindering resolution of the inquiry.
A brilliant display lit Aurora Australia from nine o clock Saturday night into four o clock Sunday morning. The event drew crowds with a continuous night spectacle showcasing vibrant lights and coordinated effects.
In Parliament a parsing reference to imperial defence and the Commonwealth’s naval scheme is discussed. W. Cockshut of Toronto warns only a invincible navy suffices, urging strength of the Home Front while not criticizing Australia’s plan. British delegates view Australia leading in compulsory training.
From Papua the Minister for External Affairs reports an epidemic of dysentery among natives in the central division of the territory. Three towns lost to the illness with substantial mortality. 400 to 700 natives estimated dead. Executive Council acted quickly, dispatching the chief medical officer and sending medicines. The epidemic waned by May.
David Qoland, 30, Mint employee, fell overboard from the yacht Cygnet near Crawley Spit in the afternoon and drowned. A crew member made a brave rescue attempt but collapsed from exhaustion and was rescued by the Apple cross Ferry. Qoland's body had not yet been found.
Elizabeth Pears, a nurse aged about 31, was sentenced to seven years for manslaughter connected with a woman who died after alleged effects of an abortive operation at Fremantle Hospital. The patient had erysipelas and was moved to the hospital’s infectious diseases ward prior to death.
Developments in the Shepparton fire case link Carmichael and Morrison drapers to the September 2 and 5 blaze at Carmichael and Morrison premises. William Rees, store manager, was previously arrested for alleged arson to defraud insurers. Mrs Morrison was remanded after a new charge of wilful arson.
A conference of the Favkerated Railway Trade and Transportation associations of Australia met at Sydney. Federal President Thos. Stane welcomed delegates and praised North Australia and Queensland for joining the federation. West Australia and Tasmania hoped to join next. Discussion covered amending the Federal Constitution to include railway employees in the Federal Arbitration Act. The President and Secretary to interview the Prime Minister before the next Federal elections.
Evidence given before the Postal Commission by Wit Campbell, long-time leader of the Victorian Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, argues the current appointment method in the Post Office harms qualified workers and unionists who face subminimum pay and barred eligibility. He urges the department to manufacture telephones and electrical appliances in house.
This afternoon Tr. Young contracted diphtheria and remains in a brave condition. Dr. Young played cricket yesterday with no serious symptoms. Net arrangements have been made for P Sheedy a Nanine to take Dr Young's place. Sheedy reported to take charge of patients this afternoon. A death last week prompted the isolation ward setup. Dr Sheehy is expected to return to Nanine for night duties. It is hoped a line Alcal man will be placed here permanently.
A miners federation asks re installation of secretary Hebe burn and appointment of a Conciliation Board to settle disputes. The association opposes continuing the Commission, claims owners break promises, and a combined meeting of four miners is planned to pursue these demands.
The Sydney turf report lists Lord Nolan carrying Bolton over eight furlongs in seconds, Flavel art Son of the Marsh finishing in similar time, and Parser galloping the course in seconds. Aborigins and Mountain King feature, while Brookong leads the field with a 2 14 finish time.
Fragmentary notes show Nim mateten results with Dongarra aney Moonyoo moka Pire Brigade and Walk away. Mentions losses to Dongarra bn and Moonyoomokis wins twice. References Keily rexpenting and future season hopes to match, Higettier, the Piratex and district Retrestments amid unclear names.
A jumble of notices reports 100 ram for sale fencing work 63 ft bore water and 70 mile mail routes for settlers. A court case over stone work debts and a fishing boat mishap near Point Moore are described with names like Mr Magnet Mr Broad and the Smith Bros.
A long letter from J J Lawler criticizes railway funding and local politics in East Murchison. The piece discusses the Lawlers District Roads Board and the East Murchison Railway League, noting petitions for the Mandstone route and alleged misstatements about railway plans and funding.
A fragmentary report from Adamstown and Newcastle describes a death following a medical incident after a public function. It notes a man named US Mackenzie winning a bid at Hue Greennugh Shaw and a departmental inquiry into a salary claim by J O Griem, with reference to Woods' Great Peppermint for coughs.
A fragmented betting page from Perth lists numerous horses and odds for upcoming races. Names such as Tun, Son of the Marsh, Vavuser, and Provocation appear with varied payouts. The text contains multiple spellings and incomplete entries, capturing a busy wagering scene with many unsettled prices.
An injury to Sydney Mossoma occurred during the Hawkesbury racing meeting when he burst a hind leg while running. Officials said Mossoma is unlikely to participate in the upcoming Ade Spring meeting.
A garbled plea streams from a dubious health missive urging costly remedies and dubious mixtures. The writer mocks medical terms while pushing unsafe treatments and questionable products, urging readers to spend money on a supposed primal symptom remedy.
A garbled OCR fragment reports on railway matters and local concerns. Mentions Mrs Coctinitne and Leora, a Lewnena Tetiway figure, freight discussions, Miners, and railway protection, plus hospital status of an Italian individual and a Water Supply Department reference.
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