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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
3
Cablegrams report Perrin in April Sun Yat Sen interview discussing a sweeping social revolution in China. He notes Henry George's ideas workable on Chinese soil, while capital controls global money markets complicate reform in the United States.
London April 5. Officials announce debate over resuming work under the Miners Wage Act. The Times Labor correspondent reports that at the conference the key points suggest workers may carry the day against resumption.
London April 3 report: Board of Trade extends aid to Labor Exchanges for 1000 workers emigrating to Australia. The British Nation League will grant £6 per emigrant for passage to Sydney with distribution to various parts of the empire.
The sculling championship in London features Arnst versus Darry with the race fixed for July 29.
A civil tribunal in Loxton condemns McVea to pay 400 pounds in damages for breaking a boxing contract for a December fight. Hugh McIntosh is also fined in the same matter as Sydney reports raise ambiguity over further action.
Telegrams report at a Liberal Union meeting that the Labor government is blamed for public service waste. Critics say the cabinet lacked control, with ministers carrying out directives from the hall, risking higher costs and potential taxpayer misuse during the ministry.
Brisbane reports a Wednesday mail van fire on the Sydney Brisbane Express. Several mail bags burned or damaged and some missing. no trace found of a bag containing cheques and cash stolen from a Brisbane car on March 3.
Maggie Neal of Melbourne reports her son James suffered a severe scalp wound after a tap incident. She spent weeks and pounds on various remedies before Yam-Buk claimed to draw out infection and promote healing, with the wound finally closing.
Telegrams indicate the Koombana sank with all hands near Dedout Island during the March 20 to 21 cyclone. A small boat was found about 20 miles north of Hedout Island with wreckage and oily water turning up for analysis. The Adelaide Steamship Company posted a notice expressing profound regret and attributing the disaster to the sea vortex beyond human control.
The Allinga a 229 ton steamship has been commissioned by the Ade laide Steamship Co to take up the Koombana’s northern mail service. She sails from Fremantle on her first trip to Derby on Tuesday May 8. Built in 1897 she offers wood passenger accommodation and ample cargo space.
Kalgoorlie workers in the butchering trade strike for higher wages. Employers withhold meat supply, killing enough beasts to meet demand, and limit distribution to two shops. Meat will be sent only to hospitals.
Handicaps issued for Moonoonooka Easter Sports event on Tuesday April 9 show Sheffield handicap and Vares handicap lists. Notable entries include J Pollit Clementson Lynch Gould Saunders Davieh Angel and Hepworth with multiple scoring potentials across races.
The Vitageaphoyy's wonderful production of Thackeray's Vanity Fair screens tonight. The 0 length feature is described as the most suspendous and costly picture of the day with subtle acting and brilliant photography. The drama promises thrilling incidents and has received marked appreciation.
A fragment discusses blending beverages to balance alcohol effects. It mentions using Gir, Waisky, ly or Wines to improve flavour and moderate intoxicating strength.
The enilarer reports Eliot Road nearly finished with slight blinding to be added after rain. Harges Street five chains laid. Marine Terrace tar paved 85 feet with wooden kerbing. Tar paved footpaths at the Queen's and Shamrock Hotels. Thornhill and Eleanor Streets require widening due to heavy traffic. Chapman Road near Blu Point in bad condition with two sanitary lorry accidents this month. Dressing shed at Queen's Park completed and in use. Report adopted.
Mingenew April 4. A planned meeting with Colonial Secretary J. C. Drew was delayed as Midland Railway failures prevented his arrival by 7 pm. A large crowd waited. the hall adjourned until a future date to be advertised. Mr. Drew explained the delay and pledged to fix a date before the election.
A Geraldton reader criticizes the Guardian and supporters of the Labor Workers party over farm labor policy and low wages. He argues skilled workers are scarce, migrants are blamed, and farmers should pay fairly for honest work rather than pressuring working men. He questions farmer experience and urges humane wages and better living for laborers.
A promotional piece touts Williams Pink Pills as a stomach tonic and blood maker, citing a Melbourne case by Miss Kelly of Perth who reports relief after a course of pills. It emphasizes authenticity and availability from chemists or via the Australasia Ltd. distributor in Perth.
In Three Springs on April 3 farmers and settlers hosted Colonial Secretary J. Mi Drew at the Railway Rooms. Widespread praise for the Scaddan Government followed as speakers lauded agricultural policy and district prospects.
A piece recounts Alfred Carson now editor of the Western Mail and his Geraldton apprenticeship. It notes early popular figures like Mrs Nanson and Mrs Hase, pioneer Owen Muley, and Chief Inspector Connell plus mentions of Paddy Hannan and Saunders with pension figures and current health updates of Mines Inspector Mr Lander and Minister for Lands J M Hopkins.
Market reports from Perth and Northam detail mixed demand for sheep and store cattle. Purchasers are active with some large buyers securing stock, while prices ease for second quality lambs and porkers due to broader cattle market trends. Grazing and store forward stock move briskly. quantities include hundreds of sheep and dozens of cattle across yards with varied prices.
The testimonial describes persistent hand eczema lasting fourteen years with patches peeling and intense itching. After trying multiple doctors and ointments with no relief, the patient credits Cuthurs Soap Ointment with soothing, healing results lasting over a dozen years, noting the product’s effectiveness and ongoing household use.
In Geraldton, W H W Maynard declares he knows mining farming and pastoral industries. The former hotelkeeper and storekeeper says his experience should guide him as he aims to be a Parliament candidate, arguing modesty is not a sole qualification.
The West Australia furnishing business advances with W Zimple making rapid strides in cabinet making and veneering. His factory is described as complete with modern machinery enabling strong competition and public supply of artistic lines.
Several readers report kidney pain backache and headaches improved after using Warner's Safe Cure. Edith Sutton of Wellington NZ and Mrs Edith Sutton describe relief and restored health after taking the medicine. Warner's Safe Cure is advertised as sold by chemists and storekeepers in two bottle sizes.
In the Murchison Times report on the Cue Towels Port development Mr Watson urged reserving Mort Denison at Dongarra as a resort site. He noted the beach is clean with good fishing and suggested Premier approval. The motion was carried with Park backing.
Fifty dozen white towels offered in bulk bundles priced up to a shilling per towel. Towel bundles advertised for early purchase with emphasis on timely availability and value.
For sale a mixed assortment including Morges Carte Purni ture and alao Sacks enitab e for line. Doz quantities mentioned. Kindly notify consignments before despatch.
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