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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1911
Page
4
Sydney wires report Minister for Education Beehy addressing a Blayney gathering on referendum goals and a united system of government under the Federal Constitution. The report notes broad public opinion supports unity while weather and wreckage hindered further field observations.
Perth reports a deadly incident at the Johinson Street crossing in Guildford as two plumbers George Levering and William Craigell With 43 Years attempted to derail rails in front of a train. One was killed instantly, the other severely injured, and a death toll was confirmed by April 4. The State’s Officials notes a large financial surplus reported in the year, with detailed figures cited. Court proceedings related to the Chalfinch case concluded yesterday with calls for dismissal of the defendant.
Footman takes the cup at Coolgardie with a victory in a weather affected meeting. Racing details list winners including Myall Prince and Blue Bash, with purses and odds noted for several events.
A dense listing of merchants agents and trade firms in Geraldton shows numerous businesses from Ayers J C to Wills Geo and Co. including importers, drapers, hardware traders, grocers, butchers, soap makers, watchmakers and other services. The directory highlights firms such as Beecham’s Pills, Cuticura Soap, and Patt’s timber and sail merchants among many others.
A letter to the Register from M J Durack criticizes the push for freezing works in the Nor'West, noting prior reports by Mortet Craig in 1896 and questioning small stock owners' treatment. He discusses government roles, McCann's engagement, and squatter involvement, urging clarity on site selection and government support.
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