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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
4
A public notice from March 1, 1910, outlines new hotel and supper room pricing and booking arrangements in Geraldton. The notice states reduced prices and specifies that the public is affected by the changes and terms for payment and usage.
An early guide to diagnosing and treating horse colic and related distress. It explains symptoms such as rapid breathing, sweating, looks of pain, and bloating, and offers temporary home care steps, including walking, positioning, and various medicines, with warnings to seek a veterinarian for severe cases.
In 1904 Mr Piaggio of Wect Guildford reported a parasite attacking fruit fly maggots. The insect, found on an infested peach, was later identified as the larvae of a predatory beetle, linked to Brazilian beetle imports.
The report notes efforts to provide a suitable habitat for introduced insects. Although observed alive for a period after release, the exact status is unclear, but it is believed some individuals remain in the area.
Nellie Lamphors a 25 year old actress attempted suicide at midnight in Carlton Gardens after claiming she had drunk two bottles of chlorodyne. She was unemployed and had no money but likely to recover. A wireless referendum message to Prime Minister Fisher could not be delivered as the steamer was out of wireless range. The Victoria April revenue was £654341, £176619 less than the previous year. The referenda result did not affect the underpinnings of the Bill based on Federal powers in the Constitution.
Reports indicate a fatal explosion at the Wyes duplivation works near Markets in the Newcastle district on a Friday. John Donaldson aged four was killed when a spark from a black smith's shop ignited powder. authorities found the body trunk downstream from the scene and a capsized craft nearby. The April revenue reforms show a large decrease in revenue by £273,571 due to unspecified factors.
Odgers guarding a building fired at by a man who fled toward the river. Odgers returned fire, was struck twice including a head wound, pursued the assailant, and sought medical care after leaving by motorcar for treatment and X rays.
The document cites April advances totaling £244,642 and a Customs refund from the Commonwealth listed as £260,474, with expenditure recorded at £328 a1. The figures appear partial and inconsistent in the remaining text.
Government Railways announces alterations to the Present service including Geraldton to Cue trains at 7 am Tue Thu Sat with faster connections to Cus at 9.35 pm and 840 am Friday, plus revised departures Geraldton to Naraling and Perth routes, and updated Black Range Halfway timings affecting Mt Magnet and Naraling services.
Postal rates listed for letters and parcels to foreign countries and within the Commonwealth. Specific values include 242 for each half ounce, 4d per additional half ounce up to 1 pound, and 3d per ounce thereafter. within the Commonwealth 1st ounce 8d and 6d for each additional ounce.
Fremantle Council sought powers to raise cash and take over the Gas Company's plant and business. The Gas Company responded with a notice demanding compulsory purchase. Three Kings' Counsel advise the Council must comply, leaving only price to be settled by arbitration.
An April 24 report from Dongarra News details a painful accident as nine year old girl accompanying IL Criddie while carting sand near the river had her leg caught between a wheel and the cart. The wheel spoke was cut, and the leg bruised from ankle to knee with a deep cut above the knee. No bones were broken.
Before Mr Raymond Gee RM J Delmage and Co v C Haynes claim for rent of cottages two weeks Judgment for plaintiffs 15s and costs. Haynes v Delmage Co claim 303 balance of wages for alterations to a cottage After evidence the court dismissed the case and ordered plaintiff to pay costs.
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