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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
3
In Sydney at 11, Lindrum holds a slim lead over Williams as Victoria trails in the billiards match. A separate report notes a failed State Experimental Farm program in Weana, with initial costs and a large overall expenditure prompting a potential disposal of the property and a shift to a better site.
The government finished preliminary tram regulation steps in Western Australia with no reversion rights for local councils. Shareholders await details as Parliament confirms purchase price of £475,000 and notes property remains public.
Perth reports the coroner's inquest into the death of Victoria Smith following an alleged illegal operation. Nurse New’s withdrawal of a charge prompted testimony and adjournment as the coroner considered new questions. Witnesses faced intense questioning and the hearing paused until Monday.
Queen's Hall hosts the Victorla Picture Company with Scarlet Jesters guiding week screenings. Evening crowds enjoy The Ultimate Morister and a varied program with Dolly and Ella Winston delivering songs and dances. Comedic sets and a dramatic feature The Rel of Evil close the night.
A letter discusses temptations and placement in a church or school setting, criticizing placing temptations before children and urging caution. Mentions a chocolate machine and a local editor, with misread phrases suggesting wholesale cost references.
The Australia vs Lancashire match resumed in Manchester with Lancashire’s first innings showing players such as Spooner Whitty Tyldesley Kelleway and Sharp. Australia reply features Fennings Kelleway Macartney and Huddleston among others as batsmen and bowlers exchange pressure. Sundries and total details remain partially obscured in the damaged report.
The report lists multiple matches with Australia and England teams. Notts defeated Australia by six wickets in one fixture and Australia won others by large margins in May and June. The article also covers a separate court case where George Frazer is charged with stealing a hotel collection box, with eyewitnesses and police testimony detailed.
Reports describe investigations into horse paralysis outbreaks, detailing conflicting witness statements, trial timelines, and the role of food, sanitation, mice, and possible poisonous fodder. Scientists urge further study while noting recurring patterns across regions and outbreaks.
A government veterinary report notes considerable mortality from paralysis in horses across various districts, mainly north of Adelaide, with outbreaks peaking in summer and fewer cases in winter. It links similar symptoms to a suspected shared origin with a cattle ailment known as dry bibles paralysis and mentions possible culprits including parasitic worms.
Lowrie and Murphy announce a furniture auction for items described as dried goods and household fixtures. The notice lists a contact point for bidding with a preferred time of two o’clock in the afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear titles and phrases including Woods Great Cure and Tow Tin Rans. No coherent report, dates, or identifiable persons or organizations present to summarize.
A dense set of fragmented notices listing employment offers, household ads, and rental opportunities. It mentions applicants for housework, furniture hire, and various positions, with multiple names and locations scattered through the damaged text.
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