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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1910
Page
2
A distorted OCR piece critiques colonial politics and finance. It alleges Tory influence, monopolies in coal and sugar, and federal labor policy. It references profits, dividends, and a refining company, accusing officials of manipulation and misrepresentation while noting constitutional power and press stance.
The report outlines a tentative water drainage project in the valley. Engineers aim to divert water through a six foot cut, sinking a shaft to eleven feet, and plan dam removal and embankment work. Future seasons will reveal funding details and the venture’s exact stance.
The Fremantle and South West routes are listed for Mesers Burns Philpond Co Ltd on Monday 7 November. Monaro sails Saturday 10 November. Adelaide Steamship Co records ship movements to Geraldton. Tandran departs for Fremantle on Saturday 26 November at noon. Koombana departs Geraldton for Transhipping to the United States and Eastern States on Sunday 20 November. Roowbans leaves Geraldton for Wyndham and Northern Ports on Monday 28 November at 4 pm.
The article argues against federal overreach to regulate monopolies, suggesting state rights remain intact. It cites a Sun Tower remark and recalls Victoria’s past state brickworks proposals to curb combine power, warning against centralized control and urging to play the game within existing systems.
Local council notes three parents charged for neglecting to send children to school. fines issued and costs set at 3/6 each. Officials warn noncompliance may lead to placing neglected children in industrial schooling. Council also discusses fencing the Smithy block and reclaiming the public highway for vehicle use.
A garbled report outlines a Northampton service project and a public meeting chaired by officials including Premier Verran. It notes fundraising and theatre plans, with debates on state events, a potential Sunday show, and required finances for debentures to support the venture. Names include Mr Vertan, the Mayor, and other council members amid a provincial context.
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