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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
4
Farmers warned to maintain and protect harvesting gear before use. Instructions cover cleaning, painting, shelters, and proper storage to prevent rust, moisture damage, and costly downtime during the season. Emphasis on outlining repairs, proper covering, and safe operation practices.
A well arranged implement shed reduces waste space and wear, allowing tools to be accessed quickly. Proper shelter preserves machinery, extends life, and minimizes repairs when handled by careful, competent owners and workers.
A business man argues farmers should shelter harvesters and equipment, remove leather and canvas parts to dry storage, and calculate machinery cost and return on investment. He warns neglecting maintenance wastes money, noting weather exposure and mice damage.
A letter from W Doughty of Chadwell Heath reports relief from dyspepsia and stomach acidity after using Bisulated Magnesia. The writer claims food no longer feels like a hot iron and urges others to obtain the remedy from their chemist, noting rapid relief after meals.
Dispatches report Montenegro siege and Allied plans with German Italian and Bulgarian actions. Bulgaria accepts a Turkish line proposal while Adrianople and Skadar campaigns intensify. UK Commons marconi inquiry surfaces Lloyd George stock dealings. European peace moves contrast with racing results and wrestling world title retainment.
Sydney Apel reports a rail freight disruption as porters and workers at Training Harbour sheds walk off, paralyzing operations. The dispute centers on railway commissioner decisions and preferred supplier access, threatening ongoing furnishing schemes and modern housing displays.
Fragment from a period piece describes the strain of nursing staff caring for sick patients. It praises the Robur brand tea as a comforting aid that helps nurses stay awake and steady, noting the emotional toll and the value of tea to keep up with demanding work.
Johnson and other workers push for new remands and overtime pay changes while a 2 week 48 hour demand replaces 102 hours per fortnight with a daily 9s rate. Overtime, Sunday pay, and two hour meal time abolition are claimed. The strike shocks many as chaos and halted work persist. A conference with the State Industrial Registrar yielded no settlement.
The board of inquiry investigated the Midland Junction railway accident week which injured two Geraldton train passengers and submitted its report to the Commissioner of Railways. The driver Hamond was dismissed and the fireman downgraded. Railway circles say an appeal is expected.
Milkmaid Coffee and Milk mix includes coffee sugar and milk with bollime water added. Sold by sit urores and prepared and titmed by Nestler.
In a Life magazine feature Mr Carlyle Smythe interviews Roald Amundsen and outlines how he predicted the fate of Captain Scott and his party. The piece notes Amundsen altered plans after foreseeing the tragedy, praises the South Pole pioneer, and comments on Shackleton. Also discussed are Canberra celebrations, Lady Denman in Australia, and Life magazine content including detective stories and science features.
The Yuna Farmers Association met on the 30th alt with President Don ald presiding. Members Hrede Hehiton Andars som Davey Taylor Smith Forrester Rae Storey Malden Rohams Ruddall attended. Letters from MLA Nan non and Water Supply Secretary discussed reopening bore hole at Wine head. Secretary to draft messages to District Surveyor District Engineer Northampton Roads Board and others. Meeting adjourned with thanks to the chairman.
Fragmentary pensioner testimony touts Dr Morae’s Indian Hook Pillaries as a remedy for long standing constipation and rheumatic pains. A storekeeper on Fase Bout street claims relief after trying Indian Root and other salves, noting prior failures with years of discomfort.
The North West District Rifle meeting at Geraldton listed competitors from Geraldton Sandstone Meekatharra Day Dawn Mt Magnet Lenninville Cue Durawah Mt Erin Mullewa and more. Prize money totals show Geraldton £68 10s Day Dawn £22 7s 6d Sandstone £16 15s Meekatharra £14 5s Mt Magnet £9 7s 6d Durawah £2 Cue £1 10s Lenninville £8 0s Mullewa £8 0s. overall £192 with individual prizes amounting to various sums for shooters including E. Platts, W. W. Trigg, G. Smythe and many others.
The Turf, Melbourne reports results from the Hallarat meeting. Winners include Iota Lagat in the Maiden Stakes and Atalwant in the Plate, with betting around 910.4 on for Corsinthian Bantier Blankewey. Flying Handicap details for Bobindia are noted but incomplete.
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