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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1910
Page
4
An elderly man, Stugh McCorsink aged Meer, was badly injured when snagged by wires. He is in a serious condition at a local hospital.
Melbourne July 29 Trades Hall Council waited on the Federal Attorney General to urge a referendum in March or April to sanction amendments of the Constitution. The government intends to allow power to make necessary industrial laws, with references to entrance fees or contributions.
The tramway strike continues with no settlement after failed mediation. A mysterious disappearance of Jet Ball in December draws attention from the Criminal Investigation Department as inquiries proceed. she vanished after being taken shopping and later returned to England. Nomination deadlines for Beverley Assembly are set for August 15, with campaigning advised under district officials.
In Parliament on Tuesday Mr M F C R Doust urged return of the objection after a list of jockeys who have died or suffered fatal injuries. The Helena Vale meeting at Perth on July 30 reported flat weather and results including the Second Class Plate and Vale Handicap. A motion supported by Mr Cullen sought judge fees and travel for racing officials, with tickets and compensation discussed for judges and society officials.
A fragmentary note questions free railage for fat stock to agricultural shows and asks if passenger transport and excursion rates apply to Perth shows. It discusses who should fund judges and officials, arguing for a knowledgeable person to oversee horse events and travel costs.
A correspondent questions Geraldton’s neglect and lack of initiative. He cites dirty gutters and beach conditions, calls for municipal reform, safer roads, cleaner streets, and more brass band concerts. He proposes a business committee led by Macmillan with adviser Grieve or McMahon to energize the town.
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