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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
4
Council discusses holiday entitlements for men, grant to erect a signboard, and wind drift concerns on police reserve. Debates rates overdue by £90 and current year £230, with plans to pressure ratepayers and potential prosecutions. Stray animals, impounded stock, and night ranger duties also reviewed alongside minor property transactions and hall piano arrangements.
Council discussed replacing a damaged dance instrument and considered a cheaper alternative. Debates covered Crown land sales, government land treaties, and securing lands for municipal use. An annual ratepayers meeting was set for 17th inst. Bids for feed and timber were examined, with Green and Millar bids favored after tender debate.
Cr Brody proposed acceptance of FaNowieh and Co’s ten due. Cr Trigg seconded. motion carried. Hungerford moved to store quarry on Greenough road. withdrawn after discussion. Wire along Maitland street noted. mayor warned road not open. Dr Abbott Haw Uteen advertised a closure. Dr Trigg discussed reserve and water scheme. report in preparation. Two tenders for cricket pitch on recreation ground: Jenner and Haftnd £10 and Bennett £49. Crothers did not tender due to workload. Subcommittee found prices high. Dr Hutchinson suggested cheaper hand labor. Baston to move next meeting on half pay for halliday employees. Hungerford motion carried to urge influential MPs to support alienated land motion in Parliament.
A West Australian report claims Bishop Gibney may retire and be replaced by Dr. Dwyer of Maitland. The bishop’s private secretary said no appointment is known and Gibney remains in charge. Dr. Dwyer has returned to New South Wales and reports await a commission’s findings. Rome communications are required before any court makes a decision.
A 1907 testimonial from Mrs. A. J. Mellows of Francie Street Geraldton praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney issues. She notes relief after using Conway's Pharmacy supply and mentions ongoing absence of pain. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's from chemists or Foster-McClellan Co. for 2s 6d per box.
The Geraldton Express, issued on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, offered twelve months of free delivery to any address within the state upon receipt of 120 64 ts in advance.
The Young Australian League Tours Committee reports arrangements for an educational tour of the Eastern States during the Christmas vacation. A staff is named with J J Simons and J Tucker as general managers, and a contingent of 130 boys booked to sail December 24 aboard the S.S. Kyarra and return January 27 on the S.S. Karoola. The tour includes welcomes at Melbourne and Sydney, factory visits, and supervised discipline under state government cooperation. The plan accepts ten additional boys if vacancies arise, with applications ranked by date.
From Our Own Correspondent a special meeting held at Mr Maynard's home on Sunday afternoon October 24 to discuss district matters. Key issues covered trucking yards at Kojerena Northern Gully and road improvements on Mount Erin Estate with a government decision favoring Northern Gully and a plan to seek a special grant from Mount Erin Estate profits for main roads.
The State Guaranteed Advances Bill passed its second reading with little opposition. Sir Joseph Ward announced the government intends to ditch land payment by fobenturne, favoring cash raised in London with lending. He backed a graduated tax as overall policy direction. In Wellington and Melbourne reports, WA revenue for October reached £910,000 with £202,012 spent. A Sydney motor accident near St Kilda tram track caused a fatality when a ridge and tyre failure caused the car to overturn.
Victoria reports October revenue at £673,563, up £42,532 from 1905. Major gains come from Kalays, £98,061, excise £5,047, mien us £8,406. Four months’ revenue totals £2,507,523, up £91,931 year over year. Customs and Excise for October £906,367 versus £890,422 in the prior October.
Mr Reid and his wife from Sydney spent their honey moon in the Woy Woy district and faced a dangerous motor launch crossing. Strong currents and huge breakers capsized the craft near the break, sweeping them toward the bar. Reid and his wife clung to the overturned hull then reached shallow water after a long struggle. They later found a foothold and were saved.
John Boyland, working at the thousand feet level, bored into an unexploded charge it exploded injuring his face and eyes. He feared losing both eyes. At the same time, Bay Hayes was walking along Fiminton road at dusk and was knocked over by a vehicle. Cannnen, one of his jet? was heard.
Perth reports a four year old boy was drawn into a hay reaper while his father King saw the danger late due to tall hay. The boy lost his right arm but is recovering well. Local roads board urged to remove road obstructions after gate actions by another board near Six Mile Well. Mr Woolhouse proposes new members for the association with Mrsrs G and P Matonay slated for approval.
A list of items for sale includes one ladies bicycle new at 15 pounds, five second hand gents bicycles, one patrol engine with three horsepower, new with battery ignition priced at 35 pounds. Purchases can be paid on time or on sash terms. Authority A. Br. Morbibon, Gersidion.
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