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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
4
Dalgety and Company Limited report a Sale of hides at Fremantle with a rough catalog including Roman creations and various skin classifications. Prices range from light to heavy weights, with descriptions noting soundness and flaws such as insect damage, bruising, and weathering. buyers showed keen competition for all lots and values were quoted across many weight classes.
A prominent Narrogin farmer shifts from Conservative ties to Labor policy, praising the Federal Labor Government’s achievements and urging fellow farmers statewide to back Labor candidates. He notes the Lalor party’s promises and calls for real value from farm products, aligning with Labor’s program for state and national progress.
Last year a large shipment of tomatoes valued near £20000 moved from the Canary Islands to Finland, with Canaries trade expanding to Rugland and new packing methods described. Island producers, including Prince Edward Island, pursue revived frame trade despite price variability in Europe and Yemen.
Fragmentary notes recount a mix of local figures and public concerns. Officers Griffin and O Flaberty are praised for diligence while a court case involves a Mrs Aannie charged with orderly conduct. A Presbyterian assembly moderator is criticized for Sabbath laxity and a statewide push to reform religious observance is urged amid debates on moral policing and industry temptations.
In a period of unrest officials draft measures to curb perceived corruption from Bullfinch to Peak Jail. The government proposes a comprehensive act to restore public sobriety health and morality at the next session, with broad considerations and endments to address drotesquely inadequate rules.
Melbourne May 22 The High Court has paused a case over a river crossing about two miles wide between Victoria and South Australia ruling the court lacks jurisdiction for interstate matters. The judgment states the suit fails to establish the required link to the Commonwealth.
Perth reports a Victorian Agriculture Director Cameron says West Australia will not align with rest of states potato regulations. Separate systems planned for domestic, meal, and export needs across states. Leonora mine accident kills two, injures eight. Skip incident caused by out of control engine. two workers die, others badly hurt. Frank Rooney and Philip Adatox among deceased and injured. Witnesses describe four passengers as unconscious.
The Birthday Cup acceptances are Dhobi Dyed Garments Son of a Gun Fifteen Carat Fasteners Kricinga Topedi Sergius Lady Dudley Casnabar Tiereel Draw Seat Salvator Rosa Alarm Karachi t an The Frenchman Atlant ish Permain Vivacious Roastful Tat ia Sir Percival Kupunda Calamus Muldoon and other entries listed by turf page.
Sunday morning last the Geraldton Rifle Club participated in the Daily Mail Empire Day rifle contest. The competition is open to any international rifle club in the empire, with the 290 guinea cup awarded to the club scoring the best overall. Silver jewelry is presented to members of the winning teams.
Fragmented text shows a track meet with named athletes and inconsistent scores. Mentions Maite Mail Crempetstike and Teri totals among listed competitors, plus city results Fremantle Perth Leederville and club performances in New South Wales and Victoria with high scores by Portlant Bathurst and Post and Telegraph.
Police court notes for May 2 describe a young woman Mary Rilny given seven days on a offense of delux and disorderly conduct. A man charged with dealing faced trial. Two alleged drunkards were cited for drunkenness.
A detailed Geraldton directory fragment lists numerous firms and agencies including Mountain and Co agents, Bon BEEGHAW AGENCY, Beecham's, Bile Beans Co, General Drapers on Wellington Street, SAM and Co General Merchant, Guticura Soap, Darling and Sons Wheat, Dalgety Co wholesale merchants, Drew Auctioneer, Eather and Fathers Steam Faxing Moulding, and many more covering traders, grocers, hardware, undertakers, hotels, and service providers in Geraldton and surrounding areas. The dense listing preserves names, roles, and local business presence without narrative context.
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