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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1912

Page

4

Town Nomenclature Clash Sets Foes and Friends to Rally

A contending city change scrawled on a map stirs debate as Phelps and Blot are slated for removal and hirede and others seek to keep historic names. Citizens share letters criticizing council actions while a local mill’s rescue plan gains support amid troubled times.

Cornell Phelps Gerald Tia Murchison Vitoria Plaine Bitede da Phelon Abraham Dewsom Westralia

Venture confidence in area investment boosts producers

The text discusses investors backing a venture in the area and the broader pattern of people who promise support yet act does not align with their words. It references guardians of government loans and the Victorian era behavior of many who claim to help but do little, implying a critique of empty promises by would-be guarantors.

Blank Street Briny Tavin Tessie Sutclufe Clement Straet Angaratta Vie Oignich Chad Ganilady Northurn Nuid Thad Limon Om Walliams ® Medicine Co Australasie Lily Yharea Victoria Dix

Dry Farming Prospects in the North West Report

Commissioner Despeissis presents a valuable report on the agronomic potential of the North West tropical areas, arguing long drought conditions may be overcome with proper irrigation. He notes cereal crops might succeed in Gascoyne and Ashburton districts, emphasizing soil quality and deep loamy bands capable of supporting wheat and corn with careful cultivation.

Despeissis Nore Pen Petwsis Che Gascoyne Ganeayne Ashburton Wnuny Ie O Utah Ani Mince Coreala Yankee Town Carervon Gascoyne America

Wives and mining war unsettled in London talks

Thursday's Wives reports no settlement in the mining dispute after a recent conference meeting. London dispatch notes army estimates including aviation funding and a Salisbury Plains aviation school plan. A New York cable says Roosevelt may seek the Presidency, with Democratic and Republican conventions scheduled for June. Pekin delegates discuss the Republican Government personnel as international bankers grant a £2,500,000 loan.

London Asquith Army Liecrease War Office Navy Salisbury Plains Lomton New York Roonvelt Pekin International

Not Guilty In Dr Peacock Legal Case After Deliberation

Inter State Melbourne February 24 The third Dr Peacock case concluded with a not guilty verdict and discharge after brief deliberation. Melbourne February 28 Cabinet to meet tomorrow Fisher to announce the governor for the Commonwealth Bank. Adelaide February 94 Fire brigade strike settled workers return to duty future disputes to be settled by Supreme Court. Broken Mill February 28 Hotel and restaurant keepers unionise strike ended. Wellington February 28 House of Representatives Massey no confidence division held late Atmore Independent abstained then shifted to Government casting vote upheld government.

Melbourne Peacock Fisher Commonwealth Bank Adelaide Ariitral Supreme Court Broken Mill Wellington House of Representatives Massey Atmore Joseph Ward Sipeakre

Not Guilty In Case Of Liquor Fueled Slander Fight

State reports Thomas Lyons charged with manslaughter in the November Meekatharra clash with contractor Thomas Moloney. Evidence showed both intoxicated and fighting. Moloney died from injuries. Jury returns verdict of not guilty amid local business notices and advertisements for furniture and house fittings.

Farming reform and new rotation gains in eastern union plan

A Rural Workers' Union driven shift toward fixed farming and four paddock fields promises steadier yields. The method uses four crop rotations per year including wheat, oats, grazing, and peas, with eight hundred or so sheep valued at about £1 each, aiming to improve soil and grain output.

Producers Review Rural Workers’ Union Ergard Lewi Arbibratiat Court

Mentone Races Melbourne Meeting Results Summary

The Mentone racing event in Melbourne on Wednesday listed principal results. Desert Rose won the Market Stakes by six lengths in a time record with Obsona and Maltheid following. The Mentone Handicaps featured Wnauvelin and Monody in prominent placings, while the Australian Cup final acceptance note lists entrants for the Melbourne event to be run on Tuesday, March 3.

Mentone Melbourne Melhourne Thurlay Boris

The Divining Rod and Water Dowsing Theories

A Perth press excerpt critiques water dowsing and professional wanders, arguing electricity as motion and attraction explain rods guiding water. It cites public fascination, explains electric charges, and warns against credulous belief in psychic water finding. It also notes West Australian supplier W. Zimple expanding in goods and upholstery amid a growing furnishers market.

Sion Rte Perth Ing Toni Glendow- FL Rome

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