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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1910
Page
4
An OCR fragment discusses a student disputing cause and effect, with claims that backache stems from kidney issues. It touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills sold by Foaster-McClellan Co. at 9 shillings per bottle, urging readers to ensure the product is genuine.
A Friday evening performance at Georgina State schoolroom raised funds for a Christmas tree fund for the children. The event ran until 3 a.m. with guests in fancy dress, including Miss Woolhouse as Marguerites and Mrs. Harvey as an African Malay Washer woman, while Mr Bertson hosted and Mr Jack Thomson managed the finances.
MARWICK LEADING in Porth and Sand districts as the East Province election continues. Figures are incomplete and unclear, with references to Sandy MacDonald and a ten year old tasting bate note, details fragmentary and uncertain.
Tuesday's Wires reports a scaffolding collapse near Kapanyiy injuring a laborer and contends with unrelated electors registering to vote from abroad. The piece notes Home Affairs aims to let Australians overseas vote, while Defence details are discussed by the Canberra Cabinet and a Ballarat function is mentioned with the Prime Minister present.
Mr Deakin visited Ballarat and hosted a dinner where the ban on one gauge for troop movements between states was urged. A Perth to Brisbane gauge would be welcomed by the people. A deputation from the Centres Staff Association pressed for annual increments for Federal Public Service officers, but Mr McLachlan would not commit unless work warranted.
Reports indicate two boys Salman died from poison on the Thames River and a poisoning incident. Market report notes vegetables in season with steady prices. listed items include turnips, cabbage, celery, tomatoes, and butter with modest changes.
A mysterious note claims a “Special Grade Robot” will visit if guests are offered good tea. The message implies a personal invitation to host the advanced device, promising the best test money can buy and signaling a playful, cryptic campaign.
Mrs. Charlotte Lee of Granville near Sydney reports twelve years of indigestion and liver distress ended by Bile Beans. She suffered violent vomiting, jaundice, and weight loss until the remedy improved appetite and digestion, leading to renewed strength and health at age 72. Available from chemists and stores priced 1/1 and 2/9 with Usher's Black Label Whisky advertisement.
At Karri Karri colliery two men, David Watson and Rich ard Evans, were buried by a stone fall. Evans died while Watson was pulled free. Authorities pursue a Russian suspect in a separate murder case of Kinond, while two bars of clothing and weapon finds are reported near the crime scene. A note on a Gelignite Magazine incident recounts a risky explosion near Tirshane with a quick escape. An assault on John Real and a fire at a residence follow. In Adelaide and Auckland reports, a McEwan factory strike and transport figures surface as unions weigh a compromise and workers are named Clark and Johnston.
The notice lists prizes totaling £1 780 with £1 750 entres and £500, £200 and other sums. It urges entries to be sent by October 8 or 22, 1910, to the agents in Melbourne and includes details of postal notes and envelopes. The Geraldton Express notes free distribution and subscription terms.
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