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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a casket of chocolates and odd phrasing with unclear names. No coherent event or entities emerge beyond generic items and a Souk reference.
Geraldton prepares a new picture hall named Kings Hall near completion to be opened by Empire Theatre Company. Builder Mr W Marling oversees construction with plans for comfortable seating, whitewashed walls, and modern ventilation while a first program outlines 20 or more seats and a projected film projector setup.
In Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. Justice Goo, Charles Reynolds faced charges of fraud by passing valueless cheques drawn on The National Bank Perth. Prosecution witnesses included Muck, TLV Stehns, George Wels, P Affvrman, and Vincent Oswell. The court noted forged cheque forms traced to the Freemasons' Hotel and sentenced one defendant to six months' imprisonment.
A list of names and titles appears, including Beastsward, Montini don, Lat Grist Pre dus Harttell and notable figures such as Beastsward, Vice Admiral King Hor, and Philin. The fragmentary text cites metropolitan names and various labeled roles, suggesting a cataloged roster or ceremonial sequence.
The text compiles scattered phrases about wheat, barley, and grain handling, mentioning markets, measures, and measurements in a historic farming context. It references various crops, trade terms, and seasonal notes with numerous garbled fragments.
Fragmentary text mentions teams and names in a murky sports context with scattered terms like May, Voit, Gal, Pat, and Furl. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable lines.
Fragmentary OCR lists items and names including William Wilson and Arch Rol. Mentions Bree Gold and a table, with scattered terms suggesting a trade day event or auction notice. Names such as Teena and Gini Heathen appear amid garbled phrases.
A fragment notes user sentiment about the Tan Ink Machine, describing dissatisfaction with performance and reliability. The snippet implies frustration from customers or clients, suggesting inconsistent output and possible usability issues.
A collection of letters and notices from 1910 praising the May-Tarvester Harvester. Testimonies claim light draught, easy operation, and high reliability across wheat and oats. Several manufacturers and buyers, including Simaty WW Colter and Cripps, Northampton, provide endorsements of performance and satisfaction.
A 1906 May Bros Harvestor endorsement letter from Greenhills Western Australia describes stripping about 190 geres with the machine. McMullen Bros vouch for its performance, noting the work was tight in draft and produced an excellent sample and recommend the Harvestor to potential buyers.
Farmers urged to place orders early to ensure supply as manufacturers face rising demand. Officials stress that early applications reduce risk of late deliveries and possible shortages. Early commitments help secure product availability amid growing market activity.
A fragment lists Catta'n Vrawford and Roberta's-hand Creator with Tignenr Cream at Mitchell's Inn, mentioning quarts of brandies and Canadians clubs in a sparse ad-like line.
The listing presents dishes such as Stewed Oysters 4 Curried Oysters and Fried Oysters in Shell Plate Oyster Grills Ramp Steak Bar Rump Steak and Onions plus choph and other items like Omelettes and Ham dishes in a historical menu style.
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