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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
3
Wing announces a speedy clearance of vast stock including drapery underclothing mercery gloves laces trimmings dresses fancy silks prints linen ribbons men’s clothing mercery boots and shoes due to overstock and incoming fresh goods from every steamer.
Telegrams recount a maritime event near Cape May where two streamers collided or faced navigation issues. The White Star carrier and George WAT Wing are named among those involved. No injuries reported though passengers sat in seats. incident linked to a thick fog and challenging navigation conditions.
A cabinet meeting discussion centers on a significant letter from the Minister for Trade and Customs of Canada. The document references trade terms and potential actions to address patronage concerns amid ongoing deliberations.
A disputed Melbourne event prompted a proposed boycott. The Sydney Laborers Union urged action targeting Maclaren, who allegedly acted as a special countable during the Pike strike, amid tension at SomnestioW Council.
An unclear cabled report from Sydney outlines confusion over payment to players and secrecy within the Board. It notes deadlines and potential penalties if players fail to respond, with references to communications and timing affecting participation.
The Fremantle Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution praising the Queensland Government for maintaining order and public safety during Brisbane unrest. The resolution, sent to the Queensland Premier, supported stable authority and trade security. The sale notice indicates ongoing auctions through Saturday.
Reports from Brisbane and Melbourne describe the collapse of a nationwide tramway strike with trams running and arbitration summons issued. Government printers and theatre workers join walkouts while unions in Victoria and Queensland discuss a general strike ballot. Shipping lines withdraw vessels and Labor councils debate a nationwide tram strike action.
The first sale of the season at Dalgety s in Melbourne drew good buyer attendance and spirited competition for fine and superior wools, with inferior lots selling lower. Tasmanian and Tasmanian crossbred wools traded at varied rates, while London office cables indicated prices fairly steady for quality merino wools and declines for inferior lots. About 17,000 bales offered with sales totals showing numerous lots sold amid cautious demand.
Letters to the Spectator and a wag of the Nation discuss troubles aboard wharf trucks. A railway foreman allegedly assigned three union-financial men among twelve, with two underage workers kept on the trucks until a conference eased tensions. Debates center wage costs, employer liability acts, and union access for youths, plus criticism of horserace handicapper resignations and steward conduct.
At Monday’s Board of Health meeting JT Sinclair’s request to open two condemned Charlestown Street premises was reviewed. A committee led by Drs Doc Les, Smart, and Kempton recommended condemning the properties and stopping occupation, with a plan to house residents at nearby sites while arranging sanitary improvements and daily inspections. Local officials debated government responsibility and possible temporary shelters, but no final action was taken.
A Sydney reader recounts waves of thread worms in a child and later in an adult. After trying various remedies with no relief, the writer says Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets eradicated worms and restored health, urging others suffering from worms to try the remedy.
The report details European demand and shipping arrangements for wheat, noting improved world market value and immediate advances from Fremantle. It covers price ranges, import activity, and market stability with references to Fremantle and Australian imports, including bran and pollard, amid a quiet global market.
Local ratepayers accuse the board of stalling a long awaited roads plan near Nahawat school. At a meeting called for September 17 the board faced questions about approvals and finance, with residents demanding a timely vote and action.
A crowded night featured a controversial shooting event described with unclear names. The report notes a high order, with allegations about an Allert figure and a dramatic turnout.
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