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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1910
Page
4
A deputation led by Mr Hudson MLA urged Premier Sir Newton Moore to advance the Northam Esperance railway project. The Premier said the government will investigate the agricultural district and arrange a railway advisory board to survey the area. The pledge seeks justification before any opposition to the line is considered.
Fresh negotiations stall as tramway dispute flares. A disturbance near Fremantle Gaol results in two inmates from Mat Pabadgee and Jama Bloomer being involved after a racial remark provokes a clash. A separate accident sees a child fall into a waterhole, rescued by a passerby.
The Aug 6 turf meet features close betting on several horses including Sentrogus at 7.5 to 1 and Mutilator at 17 to 1. Wagering centers on paths to the MALACLAVA Stakes one mile and a furlong with 150 selling odds and multiple listed contenders.
A garbled line mentions a person named MacDonald and an "Old, '41" year with references to hotels. The readable fragments imply a historical note about whisky, a person, and hotels, though details are unclear and names are partially legible.
A lively autumn race meeting was held in fine weather this afternoon with several divisions and notable performances. Winners included Melton Wall in Canning Hurdles at 10.2 odds and Ransom in the six furlongs sprint, while Park Handicap and Welteranticay showcased competitive fields and smart betting notes amid a busy program at Mornington.
Dalgety and Co Limited sold 268 sheep and lambs and 4 cattle. The previous sale brought in 652 sheep and lambs, 24 fat cattle, 2 cows and 113 pigs.
A dated verse from Melbourne in 1910 by Burnett Gray, praising the Chapman River country. It juxtaposes rural scenes with Melbourne life, invoking longing for homeland and a calling back to rivers, blossoms, and native scenery amid urban crowds. It blends dreamlike imagery with a refrain of being called home.
Messia and Company Ltd report a9 Eto week wading August Wheat markets steady with prices near 3 07 and 36 6 per 46c ibs. Adelaide notes little change with markets largely the same as last week around 10 and 3 11, with Tata quotes between 3 8 and Methource. Reported movements show slight shifts. prices for potatoes and other items remain steady or moving within narrow ranges as of the latest advices.
The Three Springs Farmer board elected J J Brown as secretary at the latest meeting. Weather and road conditions were noted to impact local stations and postal service. Eyck, a visiting correspondent, hopes for support from the wealth government as he returns.
The fret meeting at Druids Hall heard plans for women to join the loose branch of the All F. L. and have Labor Council president submit their names for election. The ALF next meets Tuesday with a poverty address and public questions, at 8 p.m. with hoped food attendance.
Dualgsty and Co and Bier Shepton report good attendance at the market with brisk activity. About 1450 sheep and lambs, 40 fat cattle, and 116 pigs were forward, with most fat sheep bought by large buyers. Prices largely steady to slightly lower, lambs firmer toward the end, and range of weights listed from light to heavy.
The report notes a rare sighting described as the first glimpse in many years at a distant location named The Favicon. Observers confirm a notable atmosphere of renewed interest and cautious anticipation among local observers and visiting teams.
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