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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
4
A pleasant match played on Werith Inst at Fant Chapman ended in a comfortable win for Kogarina. Highlights include Searit, Saunders, and Buckley among scorers with multiple wickets. Refreshments were provided by P. Saumders. Total score details are incomplete but indicate several innings and notable performances by Buckley Norris and McGuiness.
A historical notice promotes training for better pay through at home study. It urges men and women to develop talents for improved employment and income, promising quick coaching for business positions. The ad lists Howard's Commercial and Correspondent College in Adelaide as the leading, fully equipped Australian trainer.
A correspondence from Equity, Girakion, dated September 26, argues the Premier’s density and government hostility to the Lamdstine to Marthinga Marley railway project. It criticizes Mr Gourley’s statements, cites mine yields, and urges MPs like Mr Nuswa and Mr Carson to defend local interests against centralisation and southern exploitation.
Fragmentary letters discuss women's rights, suffrage, and the treatment of women by lawmakers. The writer argues for equal recognition and criticizes attempted suppression, noting progress in major cities and urging continued effort by both genders.
Fragmentary poem-like musings condemn suppression and praise women’s suffrage, urging societal and political change. The author argues for gender equality, critiques male rulers, and envisions a future where women’s voices shape leadership and law.
The page lists numerous horse names and odds for a Derby event, with mentions of trainers and market markers. It includes betting odds like 12 to 1 and 1 to 1 for several horses such as The Prince Foote and Blue Tack, along with a medicinal product Woods Great Peppermint Cure referenced for coughs.
Wires report a Sydney dispatch noting Margaret Lindie a 13 year old girl found engaged in a crime allegedly involving a knife. The Crown Prosecutor’s office in Melbourne is reviewing the case as telegrams describe difficulties in communications between major cities and the postal telegraph department delays.
A boating accident on the Murray near Mount Ht left a man dead. Cousin Man McCoth observed the event as the small craft capsized. Emergency responders recovered the body, and a witness noted the boat’s bow collapse during the incident. The widow is to be notified.
A Jarrahdale mill owned by Mifare Karri and Jarrah Timber Company suffered a major blaze on a Saturday morning. Investigators fault delay in discovery due to a forge and the watchman leaving at five, with damage described as extensive and costly to fire property.
Sept 2 report from Verth outlines conflict between Tin Lemworkers Union and Engine Drivers Federation. Tolman and Kiilwon demand arbitration while Somerville and Senator Paarre are named as potential claimants. Office debates refunds, resignations, and fraud allegations tied to James Barker forgery and related charges.
Unclear text notes labor unrest at Port Hedland as railway works are delayed. Mentions Swan River body unrecovered, workers sent to Port Hedland, and only 44 confirmed recruits amid broader promises. Describes publicized start of work as vague with no immediate employment before next year.
Mr JTS Mackenzie reports for Uke Wook on September 25 with notes on heavy supplies of freshly grown vegetables, oranges scarce and firm prices for produce. Wednesday features radishes, beetroot, carrots, onions, cabbage, and cauliflower with varied per unit prices. Saturday lists onions trading at seven to six pence.
The East Chapman and Mt Erin Progress Association held a general meeting at Mrs Maynard's on Sunday afternoon. Minutes approved, and discussions covered plans for a standard sheep yard at Northern Gully, rail and road improvements, and requests to authorities for funding and deviation approvals.
A reader testimonial from Roebourne extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as curing kidney trouble. The speaker Harry Cornish recalls a race injury and subsequent back pain, then notes doctors said kidneys were in a terrible state. He credits Doan's for relief and urges others to buy from Foster-Mllcllann Co. at 25 9d per box.
A historical market note lists varied produce prices and quantities across regions. Items include celery, peas, beetroot, potatoes, eggs, towels, ducks, and related goods with exchange and unit measures in pounds, pence, and shillings. Prices show broad fluctuations and small unit changes across vendors and locales.
A historical notice mentions a product titled Woods Great Peppermint Cure marketed for children troubled by nighttime coughing. The item is listed with a brief descriptor and likely a remedy format common to period advertisements. The fragment hints at a medicinal claim and retail presence.
The Geraldton Express announces a free to any address in the State delivery offer for twelve months upon receipt of 12004 to advance. This brief notice outlines subscription availability and delivery terms in period-appropriate language.
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