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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
2
Fragmented ad text urges avoidance of depreciated fence parts and promotes Neptune Wire as the best genuine article. Mentions catalog write for and warns about imitations and stock losses.
In Geraldton the West Australian Amalgamated Society of Railway Employees decided to back a shop alliance, aligning with local unions to back training initiatives and support a broader fealty to cooperative labor efforts amid upcoming court proceedings.
A government notice from the Acting Tuler Secretay for Public Works cites forthcoming meetings at Coomberdale, Moora, and Verniton to review general rates on ratesable property under the Towns and Local Government Act. It lists locations Coney Monse Clio Iaguet Lambstone and mentions vacation of the meeting date of June 28 with tax rate proposals and valuation considerations.
Railway censoring notes mention levy on salable property value under a 1998 act. Adelaide Steamship Company timetable lists ships from Fremantle to Geraldton and ports, with June sailings for Wollowra Koombana and Paroo. Dalgety shipping agents report sailings to Fremantle, Geraldton, and regional destinations through June.
In the morning Holy Communion at L ise ni followed by prayers led by Saunders, Rector. The Presbyterian Church marks morning and evening devotions with a sermon on God’s Description of the Good Man and a special address on Bible difficulties. Rev. W Floyd Shamson, Rev. J Til er, and Rev. Silwe Isa preach on various biblical themes. musical preludes include an anthem Hearken Unto Me, while the British Nation theme contemplates candlestick removal.
In Victoria the Legislative Council remains an exclusive body with unpaid members and property requirements of £100 yearly. The piece argues that wealth-backed representation dominates, denying workers true voice while the popular Assembly passes reforms. It cites Murray's government and the veto power as evidence of enduring aristocratic control.
The piece argues for relocating police facilities to the back of public buildings on Eleanor Street, urging a combined site for new lock-up and quarters to solve the town’s split layout. It cites Sir John Forrest’s plan, Geraldton’s growth, and Colonial Secretary Connolly as pivotal factors influencing a near-term decision.
Senator De Latgie arrives in Western Australia on tour as Sir Arthur Lawley, ex Governor, battles fever. Reports mention Mrs James Price en route from South Africa to Albany, local hospital care, and a carnival at the Hideaway with rehearsals and taxed seating. Also note electoral reform provisions and talk of prices and welfare costs, alongside regional happenings and transport news.
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