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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1912

Page

4

Phosphates and Sheep Industry Foreseen in Victoria Notes

The Sydnes correspondent reports on phosphate use for pastures and its effect on sheep weight, noting mixed results and the potential for phosphates to aid the sheep industry in future Western Australia and Victoria. It covers wheat harvests, weather, and farm methods, plus debates on compulsory dipping to combat blowfly.

Sydnes Broducers Review Thane Liverpool Air i Atanda Victoria New South Wales Linstralia Himwell Thin M.W Wait Viewteria South Australia Park Aley Beerle

Motors on Canadian farms and rural life in the early era

A clipped OCR passage discusses the spread of motor cars on Canadian farms, noting the improved efficiency for collecting produce and the rise of farm work powered by gasoline engines. It highlights farmers relying on motor vehicles, co operatives, and lorries for trade, with practical details on engine use and maintenance.

Canada Auick Hansen

Every Walk in Life Warns Kidney Trouble

A fragmented, antiquated notice extols Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney related backache. It includes a long testimonial from McKee of Fremantle praising a ten year cure and promotes purchases through Foster-Mellon Co. Perth. The piece also weaves in unrelated items about aviation, Yankos, and West Australian business improvements by W. Zimple offering new cabinet making and upholstery goods.

Dean McKee Adlelaide-Street Fremantle Wimce Foster-Meellan Co Murray-street Perth West Australia Anne W. Zimple

Tuesday's Wives and Global Turmoil Briefs

London reports brighter prospects for mining dispute settlement and a proposed European disruption avoidance. Rome notes Turkish naval action near Moirat with destruction of a Turkish vessel and bombardments claimed by Admiral Faravelli. Berlin announces the Grand Duke Wilhelm of Luxembourg's death, affecting succession. St Petersburg mentions snowbound casualties and a revolutionary stir in Alkants with 60,000 troops mobilized.

London Harish England Rome Lie Hasan Moirat Syrie Faravelli Awalillah Fle Hemat Gensepps Carbaldi Faravalli Denter Beirut At. Petersburg Alkants Ryweaminger Hratusa Wetoagiertit Toman Sipula Wally St. Petersbure Omak Sibern

Murray Sets World Marks In Mile and Three Mile Walk

Melbourne reports Murray set world records with a mile walk in 6 minutes 22 seconds and a 3 mile walk in 20 minutes 5 seconds. Australasian results mention Prientley winning by inches and selectors hint at a new Australian eleven, while Sydney reports a political clash over a censure motion in the Legislative Assembly.

Melbourne Vielntan Amastear Athletic Association Patheting Mel Prientley Mazel

Political turmoil as Massey plans may trigger early dissolution

The report notes a volatile political scene with Massey facing questions over alleged influence. An extract from a letter implying corruption prompted him to deny any bribe acceptance by Sir Joseph Ward or Mr Rowan. With talks of voting shifts, a potential early dissolution looms as pressures mount.

Brisbane Lieir Wader Wellington Tornight Massey Payne Joseph Wari Rowan Hat

Newmarket Handicap final acceptances and entries

Final acceptances for the Newmarket Handicap and related events list horses and odds, with names including Folly Beggar Barton Tokipuna and Jolly Beggar among others. The Melbourne meeting at Flemington is noted with runners such as Rightsway and Carette, as contenders prepare for the upcoming Saturday card.

Aternonei Fiowlay Newmarket Feaiington Travia Mucor o'Reu Segnarionn Barton NT Berry Consult Capuin Wille XM Honmychent Olga Maliowmaas Carette XL Saul Back Vreviows Tokipuna Torrey Slevin

Dalgety weekly report notes low market and mixed stock values

Dalgety and Co report dated 28 February says the stock market remains subdued with inferior dhal bags on top of the truck dragging down value. Cattle and sheep sales were irregular with lower rates for seconds while horses and fat stock show modest improvement and parsons note railway disruption affecting delivery.

Messrs Dalgety and Co Sparhigly Evie Coie N. Feemaintfe Havens Ustal Ustotizinut Tee Die Osiva

Land Notes Open in Geraldton Victoria District

Land listings for the Victoria District outline multiple survey locations with acres and pricing. Properties include Rossiter and Stanley, F P A Graham, Hawkins and Hawkins, Ludlow, and Collins grazing leases, with plans and purchase references, describing 2 000 acres and several smaller tracts at varied per acre rates. Panics noted for advance of £300.

Geraldton Agen Victoria Rossiter and Stanley Leing F. P. A. Graham Hawkins F. P R. H. Ludlow Jed R. F. Sudlew Aneres T. Collins

Mt Erin Farmers Association Minutes Show Elections and Repairs

The Mt Erin Farmers Association met at Mt Erin School on February 5 at 8 pm. Minutes confirmed, officers elected for the next year: Chairman G Baker, Viewchairman Hallier, Committee Eastough Macarthy Bimx Duples Johnson T Macastnes and McDonnell, Secretary Treasurer C Z Lauder. Officers debated repairs, shelter erection by Mr Christie for £6, education department reimbursements, land compensation from Upper Chapman railway route, and various correspondences and next meeting plans.

Mt. Erin Mills G. Baker Viewchairman J"halller Committtee Mexst Eastough T Macarthy Bimx Duples Johnson T. Macastnes McDonnell C. Z. Lauder Macartney Mt. Fxxchool W. H. Christie Mt. Eirin School Lande Department Fantom Upper Chapman Christie Education Department Fortei Tonkin Yatli Yetna Pha

Yearling sales report from Victoria district auction

The Victoria district yearling sale lists multiple consignments led by Homeward Bound and Momeward Bound lines. Prices ranged from a few guineas to several hundreds, with notable entries such as Moonshine and Diplomatical achieving varied bids. Overall market conditions appear limited with prices deemed satisfactory.

Cam Victora W. MeKestere Grant Morey Guluren

Fruit and Produce Market Prices Reported for Feb 24

Market report by Mr U S Mackenzie notes a Saturday sale of fruit and garden produce with fair attendance. Prices include Jonathans 59d to 1s 0d, Dunn’s Seritings various, Cleopatra and Vermain apples up to 58d, pears Prime Bartletts 5d to 8d, peaches 6d to 6d, melons 2s up, tomatoes 3s per half vase, cucumbers 28d to 3s 0d, pumpkins 58d to 6s 0d, eggs varying, hens 3s to 4s, and other items. a sale at Three Springs occurred Wednesday.

U.S. Mackenzie Adan Vermain Ducky

Fremantle Skin and Hide Market Report Fripbruary Sale

Dalgety and Co held a pork and skins market in Fremantle on February 23 with keen competition for sheepskins and kangaroo skins. Quotations showed varied conditions with some lines steady or easier, and prices listed per pelt or bundle as traders sought to clear previous week’s stock.

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