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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
4
Fremantle and Dalgety reports show firm markets for sheepskins kangaroo skins and hides with varied conditions and weights. Prices quoted include woolled and red earthy skins, with freight and local conditions noted and demand described as good in places.
A Geraldton reader recounts organizing a meeting to press for Yuna dam drains, bore wells, squatters’ tank, and railway dam works. He details delays, minister Johnson’s late arrival, and a July deputation to extend the Yuna to Mullewa line, urging members to finalize petitions for prompt action.
Elder, Shenton and Co report June cattle and stock market activity. Buyers were active in Perth metropolitan and country yards with strong demand for prime beef. cattle numbers and prices ranged with heavy weights £16-17, medium £14-15, handy £12-13. North Fremantle stock market saw 260 cattle and 150 pigs sold. 3487 sheep and 150 pigs penned on June 17 with firm to improved trends and good demand for all stock.
(From Our Correspondent) Mingeneew June 22. Mr W T Stead general manager Midland Railway Company with Mr Murcott and Mr Light arrived by the Inspection train to discuss improvements including public convenience premises and appearance. Last Friday sale of store cattle by Dalgety and Co attracted many buyers with all lots sold signaling a satisfactory sale. The Government denunciation of boxthorn stirred local debate over Crown land pest control with many acres at Dongarra and Geraldton remaining untouched. The district denounces the mandate as unfair administration while praising boxthorn as a shrub with edible and ornamental value likely to endure summer drought and serve as poultry fodder and juvenile fruit substitute.
Farmers report sheep deaths linked to a weed misidentified as chickweed. Botanist Dr Steward confirms the plant Ansgallis arvensis L. known as Shepherds Weather Glass is poisonous, causing urinary and narcotic effects. It blooms with small blue flowers and seeds, thrives after rains, and offers no known cure. Sheep owners should reduce grazing on infested paddocks and isolate affected animals to prevent poisoning.
Serious risks of neglecting piles. Doan's Ointment touted as safest remedy. Testimonies from Mrs Rich of Perth describe lasting relief after using the product. claims of worldwide popularity and cure in all cases. Price 2/9 per pot. available from chemists and stores via The Murray Street company.
The article explains doubts about the house to house canvass by the Commonwealth Electoral Department and its effect on enrolment. It warns electors to enrol promptly, notes that claim cards are available, and outlines how objections to names are handled by electoral officers and registrars to safeguard accuracy and impartiality. It also covers new regulations on absent voting limiting eligibility to those far from polling places.
The measure requires each absentee elector to declare they have not been within a mile of their polling booth in their subdivision. The policy aims to enforce a strict residency distance restriction on voting by mail or absentee ballot.
A fragmentary dialogue references a new biology book titled Keep On Keeping Qu. Characters discuss habits, weariness, and disguise their worn dress. The scene features Perdita and Penelope in light banter about appearance, with a cameo line about a veteran chap and a cinematograph photo.
Prospectus for Stella Maris College Geraldton describing medieval style buildings, spacious grounds, and facilities. Highlights include geography, music, elocution, cap and gown, college medals, and four month writing period with junior examinations. Special accommodation offered for art students.
The text argues that Formiters should mirror architecture, focusing on material efficiency. It claims a chair must be well built with maximal structural strength using minimal wood. It cites W. Zhmpel planning a large factory to address this challenge.
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