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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
1
A Labor movement opinion debate argues the selection ballot should be scrapped now that compulsory preferential voting exists. Critics say cliques within unions pick candidates, not the broader Labor vote, risking weak representatives and internal splits.
The text questions stripping Labor selection ballots and deposit requirements. It suggests if anyone could stand as a Labor candidate without a selection contest, current aspirants would fear losing deposits, risking their chances and financial stake in the process.
In a condensed Australian cricket match, Victoria and Australia compete with mixed innings totals. Notable players include Campbell Moyes and Brooke Crawford in Victoria while Rooth and Jayne Campbell feature for Australia. Final scores and full innings details incomplete in the fragment.
The article reports a turf meeting with fine weather drawing large crowds. Notable races include the Fompers Flat Race and the Canning Purse, with close finishes and multiple horses named such as Silver Lad, Lady Halle, Atlas, and Count Zeppelin. Bets and times are listed for several heats.
Farmore plans a competitive clash prior to the sale as potential buyers await bids. The event aims to showcase Farmore’s value and deter premature offers while negotiations continue.
An old advertisement lists Murchison Forwarding Company with shipping customs forwarding machinery agents produce wine and spirit merchants and more. It touts agents for farming machinery windmills wire netting and motors plus insurance by The Liverpool and London and Globe and Great Insurance Co. The assets are noted at over £11,500,000 and it mentions several car brands and agents including Armstrong Cycle and Motor Agency Talbot Rover Renaults and others.
Agent for James Bell and Co announces readiness to buy wheat for cash delivered to Northampton or District Sidings. They quote for best milling quality and urge farmers and shareholders to contact them before mailing elsewhere.
Auction notes list cart Haidles from 4s to 10s and saddle items for Isa Saddles up to 258. Breadlings priced at 15s per bundle, spiders and belly wands to 28s 6d, collars 128 to 5s, straps from 1d each, other water bags from 1s.
Disorder erupted at the Amalgamated Society of European Furriers headquarters as the suspended Executive Council attempted to meet. Protesters forced entry, injuring several councillors as eviction was authorized and terms of a conference were in dispute amid talks on Adrianople and the Aegean lands.
Inter state by election in Hlwy Mey to fill Moely seat leads to Beeby and Withington as likely second ballot contenders. Johnston possibly gains support. Also reports of Lilian Lambert shooting, Melbourne cruiser departure, Victorian lads tour to the eastern states, and a royal commission appointed over charges against Mr. Feinst. Customs revenue rise noted with monthly figures and a minor temperate disruption in Wellington.
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