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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
4
W Zimpel offers sale on office furniture and home furnishings including curtains blinds quilts and draperies. Visit W Arweet's Warehouse and Factory on Tray Street Perth to save money on a wide selection of pallets linoleum sets and hardware items.
A long list of business names and agencies from Adelaide to Geraldton appears, noting firms, managers, and locations. Prominent entries include Atlas Engineering Co Fremantle, Boan Bros Perth, and GERALDTON COLLEGE. The notice asks readers to point out omissions for correction.
Washington reports Captain Moore of the Mt Temple said he picked up the Titanic signals from 44 miles away at Saturday’s inquiry sittings. He raced to the ship, found ice fields forcing stowage and eventual sinking, and noted iceberg proximity. He claimed survivors’ lights may have come from a tramp steamer, not answering wireless.
Inter State Brisbane April 29 reports difficulties comparing with prior results under seat redistribution. Liberals 43, Socialists 27, Independents 2, with the latter likely pro government. Metropolis seats lost to Liberals Forrest and Bouchard, Hunter and Welsby defeated by Lachlan, a Socialist. Ipswich now a simple electorate saw Blair lose to a government supporter. Rumors of roll stuffing involving under 21 year olds and instances of intimidation are noted amid investigations. A separate court case cites Goldsmith age 11 assaulted. testimony suggests coercion and an alarm after threats.
At a Sydney sitting the Western District Racing Association secretary reported a large turnover in the Sydney metropolitan area, estimated around £6,000,000. John Macpherson faced a December theft charge of £5,197 9s 8d from the Singer Machine Company, pleading guilty and claiming race attendance influenced his actions, receiving twelve months hard labor.
In Perth on April 1 miners and 150 woodcutters rallied amid the Ironmonthers' strike fallout. Josephine Stithied yesterday as part of alleged agitation. The Koombanamnpiry announced events extending to Friday with tensions rising across Kalgoorlie and Lancefield.
A seven-man Geraldton Rifle Club team traveled to Nahawah for a three-team match against Mt Erin and Dirawah Title Clubs. On a tough, unfamiliar range they posted credible scores with R.A. Woetward and Wil the Pays leading. Smyth, Smyth and Leach also contributed strong marks. Visiting team hospitality was noted, and Geraldton Club thanked Mt. Hdanit Dinawal Chins for their welcome.
The piece argues sowing more land with oats than wheat pays farmers. It notes oats are easier to harvest, grow well where wheat struggles, and yield higher profits per acre. Algerian oats are highlighted as suitable for hay and grain in this district.
The article argues that Tasmanian apple production in 1911 reached about two million baskets valued near £200,000, while New South Wales grows and consumes more fruit. It emphasizes combining science with practical farming, reading articles and attending lectures to learn from global experience, and notes the value of studying seed selection, soil work, and breed origin for improved farming.
A fragmented report from a practice match at Ecalion Tonge on April 20 discusses merino vs British breeds. It notes roaming wild merino tracts in interior Australia and contrasts them with the docile, domesticated British breeds, arguing each needs its proper environment.
Adelaide April 29 The acceptances for the principal events of the SAAGLC meeting on May 4 include the Goodwood Handicap six furlongs with contenders such as Benin Captain White Ouwono Marble Maid Master Ko and others. Second day May 6 Adelaide Cup of 1500 sovereigns with 200 to second and 100 to third over one mile five furlongs features Eyeblasxe Sergius Kuringai Playwright Master and more among the listed runners.
A showroom visit highlights Zimpel’s furnishings promising decisive claim to modern taste. Readers are invited to view a scene of stylish furniture and chic decor, suggesting a refined, current home interior.
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