Worthless Cheque Case Narrows to Four Months Jail
A Scots tale of a Swede named Oscar Swanson who used easily obtained cheque forms to cash deceptive payments. Witnesses described multiple forged cheques and attempted cashing at various locales, with Mr Russell on the Bowes estate and others implicated. The court heard about the altered ledgers and the open desk practice, leading to the defendant’s four month imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gee
Iis Angeludua
Cuetayas Oscar Ficheis Swanson
Finmeviels Haase
Drawal Russell
Geraldion
Payalty
C. Seraneon
Avid
Ty Cash
Huby
No Russell
Bowes
Owas
Gil
Hanise
Clark
Fiank
Thomas
Bergstrom
Nilson
Swanton
Wilnies
Haywen
Ther
Richard Kennedy
Vier Ria
Green
Swan
Kay
Privoner
Sergt
Goloss
John Walfvied
Nilswon
Wadeavoi
Sergio Thomas
Ivave
Shaw
East Chapman Notes From Our Own Correspondent
The splendid rains have started crops well and hint at a good harvest. Traffic concerns rise as wheat fields stretch toward the river. a footbridge is proposed near the central area. A travelling picture show and a dance drew crowds at the local hall amid mild weather. Rainfall to date reaches about ten inches, with protests against road closures near Narra Tarra Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ojarina
Ocal Hall
Sue
Smoke Bedal
Maynard
Maynard's
Wanget
Narra Tarra
Geraldton Roads Board considers grants and road works
The Geraldton Roads Board met at Bridey to review special grants of 2178 1s 1d from the 0.8 Mu. Overdrawn revenue accounts were approved for payment. By-laws for heavy traffic were discussed with Rabbit Act enforcement. Road and siding applications were refused or deferred, gravel ramp work at Kojarena to proceed, and department queries on railway alignment and reserve surveys were handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soesetuirg
Bridey
Toth
Hrevent
WV. Sewell
Minar A. E Kraus
Te Cran
Whaw Quopeewry
James GC
Kid K
Hye
Fluantal Staeaeat
Tie Ailanen
Mewlth Bound
Landy Department
New Road
J. Ti
Thane
Cue
Arthur Road
Kojarewa
Feller
Kojarena
Kayseh Bros
Eec Kwo Guley
Northern Gully
Norther Gully
Kupech Broy
Rojareva Siding
Railway Ag
le Wew
Bray Sith
P.L
Lands Department
Naeusulu
Pw Ce Works Department
Genea
Eubios
Wires report from Fremantle and Sydney incidents
Aug 25 Fremantle report describes a violent disturbance with two men shot during a police clash, a dramatic escape, and injuries to constables. Sydney note recounts a crowd confrontation, a constable wounded, and a dramatic pursuit. Jailer trains and car losses total about £15,000 across railway cars, with six of fourteen delivered and ten destroyed.
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Sydney
Meher Ant Christian
Phartton
Pam Wan
Supkine Fatten
Tema
Uhogilon
Notlius
Hite Lie Heo
Markets Dry Weather Eases Prices After Heavy Rain
Dalzely and Co report rain hindered shipments for three weeks, limiting activity and delaying supplies. Prices show easing as dry conditions return, with wheat and tea prices quoted, freight and damaged goods noted, and traders cautious about future movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dalzely and Co
Liiowniite
Cartily
Boon
Miltot
Mail Time Table Revised to June 1 1919 at Geraldton Post Office
Revised mail timetable lists numerous country and private bag routes with departures across Australia stations such as Geraldton post office Chapman Forrester's Maynard's Saunders' Shield's Thompson's and others. Services run Friday 7 am, various days and times including 4 am on Tuesdays, 6 am on Thursdays, and multiple routes in Midland Fremantle Perth and Murchison lines with morning and evening departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy Chapman
Forrester
Maynard
Saunders
Shield
Thompson
Bone
Pearce
Evlendale
Glengarry
Minninooks
Sun Springs
Tibradden
Katerina Station
Tideadden
Midland Junction
Fremantle
Perth
Midland Line
Bootenal
Deagarts
Strawberry
Carmumah
Cooten
Artino
Georgina
Greenough
Otegia
Irwin
Miogentw
Moara
Throat Springs
Walkaway
Delly
Agricultural Show Dates for Irwin Northampton and More
The notice lists show dates and entry deadlines for agricultural events in Irwin district and surrounding towns. Irwin on September 18 with entries due by September 13. Northampton September 12 with entries by September 16. Geraldton September 26-27 with general entries by September 19. Greenough October 1 with entries due by show day. Moors October 2-3. Gascoyne in December. Royal Show October 7-10 with general entries due by September 22 and late entries by September 25. trotting entries close September 16 and late September 17. wheat flour and cereals entries due August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Northampton
Geraldton
Greenough
Moors
Gascoyne
Royal Show
Moonyounooka Sires Set To Stand At Event
Untidy OCR fragment mentions sires and a stud event at Moonyounooka. Names and precise details are unclear, but it refers to collared sires and a specific date in a breeding context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonyounooka
Craigie Mac 16238 and Mourave bred in Scotsad pedigree
A fragmentary racing stock note describes Craigie Mac 16238 and Mourave 3 bred in Scotsad, noting sires Marjorie Klonddyke and Clydeatate lineage. Mentions temperament and conformation hints with unclear phrases about quality and hive charts.
Sir Garnet Clydamdate foal and paddock note
Fragmentary OCR lists Sir Garnet Clydamdate with references to a foal and paddocks. Mentions names such as William and Flahwood and dates in the AD era, but details are unclear. The text reads like a stray historical note about a horse, its owner, and paddock arrangements with uncertain dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beens
William
Flahwood
Sir Garmet
Australian trade pushes new 10000 ton steamship venture
The Federal Steam Navigation Company of London contracts with Moss D and W Henderson Co of Glasgow and Mears William Mattion and Co of Mort Glistow for the construction of a 10000 ton steamer. The vessel will serve passenger and hire carriage, with four kading fetasy as insulation, to carry Australian products. An advertisement invites readers to visit the Colleumm for skirts from 590 manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Steam Navigation Company Limited
London
Haws
Mosse D. and
W. Henderios and Co
Glasgow
Mears Williin Matition and Co
Mort Glistow
Willside
Asop
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Scott Street
Fre
Pebyaers
B Skin Co., Ltd
Colonial Mutual Chambers
George's Terrace
Penn
MacKenzie & CO
Marine Terrace
Brownridg
Ennoupet
Firepattick # Co
Eleanor Street
Dancing
Ars. Kershaw
Paso Tectificates
Trinity College
Neaseaw
Gerakitos
Blight Bros
Pas
Brandt
WeRas
Armstrong
Gorsidtos
J. G. Clarke
EL Wer
Marine Appeaite Lub “Hotel
BG. Warratt
Murchison and
Clarke
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Coela ‘Guildings
St. Gear
George H. Johnston
Eien
Farm Marine Department
Edward Pope & CO
Geraldten
E. Lee-Steere & Co. Merchants, Shipping
Forward
Ing and Customs Agents
E. Lee Si Clore and CO
Marise Terrace
J. J. Clarke
Coffee Palace
Murchison
al ‘Tarif
MBS
Tattersall's Billiard Saloon
Geo, Laing
Sperte
Jack Payne
Gar
Las
F. & R. Ward
Elwes Street
Bishop's ' Palace
Sebaldton Plumbing Work
Durlacher Street
Froemasaon
W. Marsh
Banilary Works
Almoban Gosraninad
F. W. Warwicker
Insurance and General Agents
Dorlacher Eucet - Geraldton
Axes Tor— Commercial
Uni Auuraces Co
Bide
Ielent
Colonial Mutual Side
Aumurances
Weirer
Chspensive Co
Bester Wtal Cheers
Co Wetton, Ltd
Upecon
Hime
Madrvch Bro
Neptune Wire
Brandende
Wihodentity
Wainwright & Co
North Geman Linyd
Paarub
Eolid Geman
Fowlie
GEO. Fowlie & Co
Douglas H. Baker
Watiksuker
East Chapman Notes
Geraldton Roads Board
Alfros
Yy Varety and Co
Produce Markets
CIA
Bette Line
Turing Ae
Nnne
Geraldios
Ander
Lemanville
Apne Newmarracarta
Pindar
Warargs
Yalgoo
Mullewa
Meekatharra
Nansime
Teesdays
Pesk Hill
Leake Austin
Uullews
Simon
Bandstone
Moonyoonooka
Auwonyoonooka
Torsdase
Sunita
Thursilapa
Pridayn
Talloving
Ban
Upper Chapman
Erin
Nabeywab
Roslyn Farm
State Farm
Yu Va
Yetoa
Naraling
Nansow
Vanget
Pat Oh
Mall Notier
Feogland
Craigie Mac
Sir Garnet
Hyskeer
Obamoka
Howa
Tharra
Royal Crown
Z Howatharrs, EB. A. Udy
Charles Hormann
Shears
Twine &c
London & Lancashire Insurance Co
John Urch
Mount Lyeft
Osborne Machinery i Harvesters
Teise
Colleumn
The
Atvanes
Gerald Propristers
Murchison Forwarding.Co., Shipping, Customs, Forwarding, and Machinery Agents
International Harvester Company of Australia
Menateolarers
Fastion
Ex-L Windmills
Feeoing Wars
Nelsog
Ate Beare
Sepeenfield Tamson Bedadien
Foster's
Bagia
Lampert
Reemmamen
Ate ‘Metters, Ltd
Rover
Result
P. Stone
General Merchant
Geraldson
Hawkhurtt Stud Farm
Mackie's Crossing
York
Joumery
Ror
Birs
Hawkhurst” Galion
E. Uarrall
Richard Purser & CO
King Street
West Guildfree
Constantine & Gardner, Printers
Stonk
Law End
Maries Ee
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