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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
3
Fragmentary note reports parties and electoral turnout with unclear names and dates. The text mentions Londant and Dew and references over seventy percent of electors and polling lines around January. Details are garbled but signals a civic voting context.
In Moorville Alabama and surrounding areas, reports include arrests for robbery, a mob taking shoes, and a death tied to a railway smash. President Taft contemplates wealth and bank expansion abroad, while a new alien land law aims to curb foreign influence. Seventy five men in the Canadian navy are noted as afflicted with total en heart and eye movement issues.
Boxing report records Langford defeating Monees in Anefon with a TL8.4 result. The match details show Langford taking early control and sealing victory in the later rounds.
The report outlines a turf meeting at Perth with Leaty leading the field and Becwar, Ruisboel, Peeken, Dyed Garments, and Perkeo competing. Florin covers two furlongs in brisk style, while Florin, Witlras, Vortains, and Kauzliak horsework is noted. The list of entrants includes many names such as Renegade, Greenbank, Inkor lap, Apple Charlotte, Lat Mus ket, and Bashfil Boy among others.
The guessing competition at Engelbrecht's drew local participants and spectators including representatives of the swardian and ice trees. Contestants tried to name a maker, with prizes including a hand-inked set of Jane’s work and a 30s prize.
London wool sales report shows varied receipts and prices for different lots. Prices fluctuate with suppliers like Wet Australian and Minderaa quoted among several lots. Buyers noted rounds of bales and averages, including Parco and Garam, with totals and weights in typical auction fashion.
Advices from Herold Greenway report Chalfinch mint official in poor condition after a taxing period. Grat sympathy is extended to Chalfinch and family as he remains under support and care.
In Perth West Australia Mr Holmes the early rectified mayor of Fremantley resigns, citing the heavy burden of mayoral duties. A separate court action notes Willis Kelly suing his brother for half the cost of their father's funeral expenses, with a verdict for the amount claimed by the plaintiff.
The Port Parliament clash over a contentious motion led to heated exchanges and an adjournment dispute. Members accused each other of dirty insinuations as the government refused to suspend proceedings, with debate stretching into late evening before adjournment at 9:30 p.m.
A damaged local text from New South Wales describes police at a Sunday church event where unknown intruders caused a disturbance. The report mentions clashes among groups and references to blood and violence, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear names or places.
Melbourne reports turmoil as a group struggles over a water dispute and alleged desecration. The conflict ends with bodies being reinterred after a controversial rift and debates over rightful authorities and ritual rulings.
Fragmentary report from Nowatharra Vermont via Our One Correspondent with unclear details. Text shows garbled phrases and incomplete names suggesting a local event or correspondence. Further readable facts are not evident in the fragment.
A report on a Town Lisit concert featuring choral and instrumental performances. Notable soloists Mr Weight and Mr Keloey impressed, with Elsie Hough and Ivy Shepheard praised for singing. Descriptions note attire, audience turnout, and remarks on the event’s impact on local culture and fashion.
Ajax reports on the Weston cricket match between Hailengs and Mervantites held Saturday at Park Led. Notes mention a second innings with Rolle and Vetrvicket, and suggest a potential local game to test younger players during holidays, urging organized effort and further activity.
The office of architect Barry M Mabwoor announces erection plans for a project at Northmipton. Specifications and contract conditions are on file for public inspection.
Tenders invited by December 17 for two storey additions and alterations to premises at Marine Terrace and Biwes Street Geraldton for Sir Edward Wittenoom KCG. Includes contract terms and office contact in Newmarket. Miscellaneous notes mention sail, flag, mattress maker and aged ewes with delivery lots at Northampton and Walkaway.
A fragmented listing notes Hassan monthly tickets at 128 floor with mentions of extra alleys and personnel Morris and Feopeistar.
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