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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1910
Page
3
Fragmentary text indicates a New York inquiry connected to a December transmission by the Immigration Commission. The document mentions an outright purchase and references a 15 year age note, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The report notes Mr. Faulham encountered an air pocket during the final stage of his journey. The aircraft plunged into a vertical down current and fell 90 feet due to magnetic pressure. Upon arrival in Paris, Mr. Faulham was greeted by a large crowd carried on shoulders.
Fragmentary report indicates a boxing event in San Francisco featuring Western Tommy McCarthy and Moran with May 1st May 2nd dates mentioned. Details are unclear but involves pugilism and match prospects.
The report lists Perth racing quotas for the Aielinide events with prizes in pounds. Notable entries include ElBY, ADELMDE CUP, Glen Gto4, and Tibood, with odds from 1 to 108 to 1. The distorted text mentions the Coodhood Handicap and references several horses and odds rather than clear outcomes.
A playful verse recounts Sally in Our Alley with reflections on Halley’s Comet. Poetical lines praise the expected return of the famous comet and its luminous display near the end of May, noting public curiosity and scientific intrigue.
The council discussed financial entries and grants including receipts around £231 and £178 9s, correspondence from Maphlanve and Mr Nebou, and a proposal to reduce or continue Biredeepcontied. It addressed street repairs with pavement stones, grass seeding by Dr Hungerford, gravel tenders, and a metal road extension request to Works Committee.
Land settlement figures show a mix of section applications across multiple sections with totals around 16 760 for Section 56S and 9 21 for Section 56S another entry. Other entries include Section 20 2 at 1 381 and pastoral Section 3 at 1 120 with broader totals and overall acreage listed as 41 scattered across sections.
Howatharra forms the Howatharra Progress Association with C Barges as President and Mrs McCluskey as Vice-President. J Brennan named secretary pro tem. other officers named. A relief message sent to Mr and Mrs L C Danze regarding losses from a recent fire. Trustees to Perth asked to bring district matters before members.
The author urges mixed farming patience and shows fat lamb breeding as profitable in the rich Victoria district. He cites Merino and Shropshire crosses, advises selecting robust ewes, discusses ram quality and timing in November, notes feeding, lupin fodder, and salt troughs, and recommends dipping ewes upon return home to reduce ticks.
A fragmentary note lists mining stocks and tonnage for several sites across Ge State. Entries include Wadgingarra with Broken Mount 13 tons and 15 orm, Commonwealth 75 tons, Mooning Star 96 tons, Emerald Consols 10 tons, and Yuin-Stamiant Grade 199 tons. The last line notes the final base was mostly obtained by doltying.
A garbled account outlines a Cinderella event in the Pass Holl Fund. Guests in evening dress are listed, with names of dames and attendees. the write up notes social chatter and a self referential line about soliloquies.
A fragment notes residents considering terms to become their own landlords as rents rise. It hints at plans to secure ownership and reduce dependence on landlords, reflecting housing cost pressures in the community.
Western Australian Government Railways invites tenders for the Geraldton Loco Foreman’s House contract. Tenders must be received by Thursday 12 May. Content documents and drawings available from the District Office or the Office of Existing Lines in Perth. Signed Jory Short, Commissioner of Railways.
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