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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
4
Melbourne reports a terrible explosion at a railway works site. One worker was killed instantly and others injured as debris and shockwaves damaged nearby structures. An unnamed boy dubbed The Nipper, a smith—unclear if related—survived with injuries. search for details continues.
Ka'ge lie April 24 two mine workers Thomas Casy and Thomas Bayls were badly hurt at Perseverance mine. One man lost an eye and another damaged eye. Casey remains unable to see. Bayls is reported seriously injured with impaired sight and other workers are said to be in a precarious condition.
The first lab race day at Mingenew drew a good crowd with A J Harris and H Basford active in running the meeting. Trials and handicaps saw tight finishes, notably Loman beating Bundaleer by a short head in the Upper Irwin District Handicap, while Sunsplit and Little Sam won nearby races. James Gardiner of Midland Railway attended the event.
On a showery April afternoon Terth hosted races with fair attendance. Results include Canning Hurdles won at 60 sovs with Belford placing, Melton Hall in second, and Bhirhey also noted. Betting listed 7 to 1 for the First Class Plate winner Black Art at 50 sovs over 6 furlongs. Second Class Plate details and Pearl Maiden results noted with betting 3 to 1 on the winner.
The Ceral ton Roads Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday April 2 with secretary James Wit presiding. The board approved surveys of roads at Fradite except locations 2669 and 2470 to abandon as travellers can cross via railway line to Mt Erin. Funds: special grants pending. general revenue balance £5905. Arrears notices to be issued and legal action prepared. Greenough Road transfer opposed. accounts approved for pavement £119 4s. Tenders opened for Arthur road and Greenouch road. none accepted as bids were high. Public works auditors report praised. Narra Tarrarou grant misrouted. grant to Upper Chapman Heads Board noted. Annual grant £175 with £7 balance. Tenindewa Progress Association asked for 4 miles clearance. ungazetted roads acknowledged. association urged to apply for a special grant. Greenouch road tenders planned between Kowie’s and municipal boundary. Eastern Road subcommittee Cream Gould and secretary to decide gravel needs. tenders to follow by May 19. Supervisor to inspect urgent road works for next meeting.
It was resolved that the Railway Department be asked to keep their premises at Narnenly in a clean and more sanitary condition than at present, and to remove the refuse deposited by their workmen on private lots of land near the station.
In the Southern Argus piece, Katanning and Wogin area supporters back bulk grain handling, praising cheap loading via bag elevators at North Fremantle. The Harbor Trust is cited for recognizing benefits, while the writer warns the government not to limit grain handling to a NSW-style test and urges Canada as a model for elevator systems. Sir Walter James notes Mr. Mitchell blue mapping, with Commonwealth maps suggesting prior work marked in red.
A letter argues WA should develop an elevator network at Albany Fremantle Bunbury and other depots to lower rail costs for wheat shipping. It calls for Commonwealth funding and railway reforms to boost population and output, noting current high freight charges and the need for cheaper landings to reach eastern markets.
Farmers question why lucerne or alfalfa known for drought tolerance and high feed value is not widely grown. The piece cites lucerne as resilient, productive over wide areas, useful in dry spells, and capable of reviving when plowed and cropped. It notes trials showing long term vigor when properly managed and warns against trampling damage.
In the Northampton District 1410 acres located 14 miles from the railway are immored with abundant water, stock including 159 sheep and 5 horses, machinery, phone drill and cultivator, 40 bags of seed wheat. terms negotiable. Another parcel in the same district offers 1000 acres with some improved features, class land, and unimproved portions withNormanert water, terms to be arranged.
Enables traders to communicate direct with Eielish manufacturers and dealers across goods classes. A complete commercial guide to Colonial and foreign markets, listing export merchants and their shipped goods, with steamship lines and approximate sailings by port.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous Geraldton area businesses and agents, including Bonnington's Pills, Beecham's Agency, railway and hardware merchants, watchmakers, drapers, auctioneers, steamship lines, saddlers, hotelkeepers, and advertising services. It also mentions London directory publishers and various alcohol brands, with many names and locations scattered throughout.
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