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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1910
Page
3
The Cooldic district election featured ties and heated debate as Labor confronts opponents amid allegations of coercion and campaign overtones. Observers note expected Labor gains but campaign tensions and irregularities loom over the result with officials cautioning voters.
Polling sites listed for Coolgardie and Swan divisions cover towns from Broome to Yandanooka with numerous state schools post offices and municipal sites. The piece notes election logistics and local figures including the Trade Stealer and Sanson stormy rhetoric amid calls to attend upcoming agricultural conferences.
The inquiry into the wreck of the Pericles resumes today as the Penguin returns from a search for the wreck. Reports say the vessel is breaking up with debris and interior fittings drifting. A driving fatality occurred at North Perth when a pony cart bolted, killing Mel Richards and injuring his wife and children.
A tramcar fatally injured a man and seriously injured others after a boy fell under a tram in Sydney. A fey fishmonger was killed when a shaft penetrated him as a heavy tram approached. Thomas Mate (15) was hospitalized with severe head injuries and shock, while Thomas Laker suffered fractures and contusions.
Attorney General J Sanson frames views on a proposed Midland line linking Won gan Hills to the Murchison frontier with Geraldton, arguing national interest and agricultural land development. Critics fear Geraldton trade loss while officials push a central corridor to open vast farmland and settle the interior.
Perth report states Joby Rodner, a young man, was found dead in King's Park on Saturday. The cause appears to be accidental poisoning after taking unknown substances. A note left by the deceased mentions drinking as the likely cause.
On Wednesday next voters will handle four papers. One for three Senate representatives, one for a House of Representatives member, one to indicate support for the Financial Age amendment to the Constitution, and one on state debts. Local names include Coolgardie division and several candidates.
In Queenstown Brisbane the widow of Joby O'Brien sues after a motor car strike killed him. The Supreme Court trial ended with a hung jury, then a new panel found sole driver negligence and awarded £1,500 damages. Judge endorsed verdict.
The Commercial Travellers Association and Mr Williamson's Opera Co organized a carnival in aid of Pericles passengers and local charities. The event was a huge success with over £100 netted for the causes.
Victoria Aghronic was sentenced to 12 months in Melbourne gaol for lacking means of support. The report notes a pattern of long inside time for Aman aged 15. Wisman, using several aliases, has spent nearly continuous periods in gaol for offences from drunkenness to burglary.
A man known as Wer Gray, a Crimean veteran and farm worker, was killed in a train accident at Subiacy West on Saturday morning. The body was badly mutilated, with only an old battle scar helping identify him.
Mrs O flore and her mother, mother of a child born in quarantine, are described as suffering suma pox amid a Melbourne outbreak. Authorities report care in quarantine conditions and ongoing public health monitoring.
The Fremantle Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging suppression of gambling. The action reflects a broad anti gambling crusade within local business circles and aims to curb associated social ills.
A major blaze destroyed part of Murray Street premises of Fau lding and Co in Perth. The laboratory sparked the fire, chemicals and stock burned, central fire brigade battled the flames for an hour, adjoining warehouses saved. Loss estimated in thousands of pounds, insured.
Melbourne report notes a cable from the Inde or Government regarding Pollard's Littlputian Opera Co. The response says two gentlemen claim justification for intervening in the children's welfare, while Pollard contends they harmed the children. Pollard has initiated legal action. one case proceeds as Grechdiken is lodged at Madrasana awaiting further development.
Marella races clear from Tia Miss Blick and Mumboscie in the Belmont Handicap, with Rindorrie closing to finish second and Kenald Weween third. Mazarin, the favorite, bobbled at the start and never near the lead as the field dashed through the stretch in 1:24.
Frank Troy will address voters in Uns Town this evening regarding poll issues and candidate statements. Attorney General Mr. TT Nunson will speak at the Masonie Mull about Federal matters, while Giralltay volunteers will discuss polling procedures and the upcoming Drill Mhdl. Circulars indicate polling at the Courthouse, though the text contains errors.
A boat with a picnic party on board capsized near the mouth of the Wanganui River in Wellington Subday. Four children drowned, two of seven occupants rescued. Authorities say the party consisted of seven aboard.
Sydney report describes Frank Corddock falling from a tuibling top and surviving a deadly plunge. Officials hint at possible influence of Crackdock’s escape on the incident while Corddock was en route to a Harrow assignment when the road failed. He leapt to a harrow and survived as bystanders watched.
Wellington residents report a fugitive named Powell evaded capture after a Friday night attack at a residence near Palmerston. Powell wore a torn coat with revolver cartridges and detonators, shot Sergt Maguire, and fled as police closed in. The government offers 50 pounds for information leading to his arrest. Mrs Powell and her mother fear for her safety.
Ransom addressed constituents at Walkaway on Saturday criticizing the Labor Party’s stance on constitutional arrangements and a federal financial agreement. He argued the key issue was Commonwealth powers over debt and warned that state parliaments would lose autonomy under the proposed system. The meeting also advertised an auction of property and goods at Gibson’s establishment, listing land, stock, vehicles, and equipment for sale with terms and a two to three year balance.
Property at Lot 6 Geranton Town Lot 288 in Geranton on Thocubilt street, containing a commodious dwelling with modern improvements and water supply, is offered for sale by AVETION after a long period of vacancy. Full particulars and terms available on application.
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