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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
2
Lax employers seek communication with underworld labor bodies. All claims of labor obtainable from Returned Soldiers. L. L. Dewar honor president next post distant. Geraldton agencies seeking two good runners on well paying remails. Apply express fics.
A 1619 Fremantle Advertiser column criticizes War Precautions Act limits on base metal exports from Western Australia. It accuses the Commonwealth and state governments of centralizing power, strangling local competition, and favoring big cities. It cites plant monopolies, excessive charging by treatment plants, and calls for an urgent political response to preserve local industry.
A plan to erect a new Convent at Northampton was decided some time ago with efforts continuing to advance the project amid local discussions and administrative steps. The item notes progress toward establishing a religious enclosure in the town.
Mr Jack Bird, while clowning on Mr Liz Bostock’s property at Southern Brook, found hundreds of fish in a dam, likely carried from the Avon River, possibly hatched spawn. About five hundred fish were moved to a nearby dam, with authorities noting expectations of further diversions and local fish life activity.
Severe thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon the 16th caused two deaths among local workers over thirty miles apart. George Wilson known as Ginger was struck while driving a wheat wagon near Bungulla, burning body and legs. Frederick EL Adams, with his brother George, was killed near Trayning while unloading a cart under the same storm. Both incidents described as remarkable for their singularity.
A youth driver of Ad Jam hauled a wagon when struck by lightning. The team, eight horses and sulky, were scattered. one shattered wheel and a horse killed, others unhurt. A man named Adiam, 30, a popular local, was killed outright. his son, and Dr Kennedy attended the scene. The incident occurred in the Trayning district, with a wedding planned in April.
A trial of the Sundergut disc cultivator by LU V. McKay of Sunshine barware and Mr G B Sewell's farm showcased the Sun dergut in four ground classes. The plough cuts five feet, with discs set to undercut to enter soil easier producing scooping action. Observers noted smoother work than old style discs and the device is available through local agent Mr T Moustakn Geraldton.
The condition of Mrs F C Grebn remains serious at Rosella Hospital as neuritis fever hampers recovery despite youth good temperament and medical care. Mrs Edu Boublay's condition is unchanged with 20 percent of consciousness regained after a seizure. Henry Ford launches a new weekly, the Dearborn Independent, seeking to raise 22 million to ensure its success.
A garbled excerpt critiques London and Australasian coverage of French events in the last war. It alternates between mockery and speculative commentary on phrasing, tone, and national stereotypes, noting misrendered quotes and imagined dialogue about Australian reactions and cultural labels.
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