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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
2
Fremantle hosts a Saturday event labeled Mastern States with B s Katoomseaves listed as key entrant. The session is set for noon, Saturday, 27t9 jost, with participants preparing to compete.
Report notes the death of a child from cerebrospinal meningitis linked to prior illness at Baker's establishment. Condition described as severe and fatal, with details limited to brief illness trajectory and outcome.
A Perth sale saw bids on several horses including Skipton and Ardel with prices ranging from 27 to 151 guineas, while Demophoon failed to sell. Other items include a cabinet meeting update on shipbuilding inquiries, a chestnut colt sold in Sydney for 110 guineas, a fatal train incident near Mingenew, and the death of a Maitland child. Various notices cover Carter & Co. sales, medical letters, and local elections activity, plus railway financial records and community events.
A busy sequence of benefit events supports Miss Dorte Mills and Miss Violet’s campaigns. Highlights include choral and instrumental numbers by local performers, social dances, and multiple garden parties to raise votes for candidates such as Miss Kenney, Miss Andrews, and Miss Tetlow. A grand concert and dance are planned for Nabawa with transport times and prize draws noted.
Keeley Messia Caxter and C’s praise the successful garden party last night. Miss Green’s committee thanks Mrs W. E. Faundeyrd and other ladies for help. Miss Minetta and Gracie Maigh receive special recognition. The railway men sponsor a children’s night at Thatbate on Friday opening at dusk with free prizes.
A Melbourne based firm Commonwealth Mica Co at 58 Made Line Street prepared to buy mica at set prices. A prospector who earlier shelved a mica deposit seeks help to ship and finance consignments, but the Mines Department requires a representative sample and inspection before considering any aid or market access.
The Presbyterian Church and the community mourn the death of the Rev Daniel Ross at 88. Born in 1829 in Barrhead Scotland, he trained as a compositor before entering the church via Ormond College Melbourne University. His West Australian ministry began in Northam then Perth, where he gained high repute as a preacher and served as Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly in May. He was known for definite opinions and courage, loved by all, leaving a widow and no children.
Governor-General's Conference prompts state leaders to depart Melbourne by Great Western Express. Premier B Le Ros and Opposition Leader P Collier join to discuss Imperial reinforcement needs. Mrs Vincent invited but unavailable. Federation to send a delegate. Cabinet names W George to act in Parliament, H Poole acting premier.
Shipping notes report the vessel arrived at dawn with 200 tons of general merchandise and coal for the municipal gas works. The Kurnalpl is slated to sail to Port Gregory for coal shipment and then proceed to Geraldton or Fremantle on Friday with a full cargo.
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