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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1909
Page
3
The Chatté Grain Market issue dated November 19 notes steady export potential for wheat and stable milling grades with December shipments. It reports limited yardings for wheat and hay shortages, with private sales at varied prices, and coal and Pollard prices firm due to the coal strike.
Correspondence reports that Surveyor-General and Mr Muir inspected the Northampton Geraldine journey from Perth to assess a proposed railway extension to the Murchison River. Local representatives awaited arrival. criticism aimed at apathetic board members contrasted with the energetic Yura and Chapman settlers in pushing the project.
In a Northampton letter dated 10/9/08, a writer rails at Road Board inactivity and northern apathy. The piece argues representatives neglect ratepayers, questions leadership like Mr Ioaken, and urges sight of timely action on railway surveys and northern interests. It warns government help may depend on proactive boards.
Nearly 90 state school teachers from district schools gathered at Geraldton School on Saturday to meet Mr Walton Chief-Inspector of Schools visiting the town. He outlined open arm and freehand drawing, stressing observation, imagination, and expression as vital to drawing education across all levels.
A Geraldton school teachers gathering featured talks on drawing and model drawing, stressing freehand progress, storytelling through pictures, and the use of materials. Mr Walton urged practical classroom methods, while Mr Wheeler promoted district reforms and a teachers union for mutual help. The event included displays of students work, praise for the Geraldton school, and an evening social with musical items and refreshments.
Mr AS Gordon visits Walkaway Greenough and Northampton with Staite webools to present copies of the federal historical pictures. Local residents perceive strong community value beyond commercial interest and will assess the project’s propriety. Pictures to be handed to schools as holidays begin next month.
The Laverton Miners Union voted to abolish contract work, 117 in favor, 42 against, and 1 informal. The union then carried a resolution that any worker tendering for or accepting contract work in or about Laverton after November 1, 1909, will be committing an act of tracklogging. The Magnet Bounds Board reports a credit balance of £373, and the Geraldton Express notes its weekly posting schedule and a state address receipt.
Federal affairs report from Melbourne says the Finance Bill will be taken up in the Senate on Wednesday amid government efforts to push the measure swiftly. Sir J Symon and Mr Keating plan to oppose at every stage, while the government believes the bill will pass as currently drafted.
Sydney reports the Trades Hall hosted an extended strike Congress with miners and unions expanding representation. They vow to maintain a Tuesday general strike across oat production and distribution sectors, with transport and wheat shipments at risk and many ports and collieries idle or near idle.
Dr Norman Morrison principal of Geelong College was accidentally killed while out shooting in the Mt Morkac district yesterday. He was 45, single, and died shortly after his gun exploded as he climbed a fence.
In Caulfield Court, Sunday, laborer Thos Burke faced charges of attempting to discharge a loaded revolver at Chax Kemp with intent to murder. The case was adjourned for seven days as Burke, a young man with a bandaged head, appeared in court amid a heated incident involving Kemp, a boarder, and a poker. Police pursued a warrant for Kemp's arrest as an unwilling participant.
Wellington Sunday report notes Sir Joseph Ward addressing criticism on the defence budget. He states the principal tax increase will come through death duties, outlining the government’s fiscal plan.
A parliamentary return shows that over the last ten years advances to Bettiers office varied yearly from £12,000 to £13,000, indicating a steady policy of support for settlers.
A young man named Brown suddenly developed homicidal mania at Christchurch. He attacked its master with a carving knife, and his elder brother, while leaving the mother, received serious injuries. Brown fled and has not yet been captured.
Three quarrymen named Boyes Smelford and Medlin were severely injured yesterday by a premature explosion of dynamite that dislodged 90 tons of earth.
The Palace Gardens continues to draw crowds for tan Olympia pictures aided by Mr. Feed Hunt’s skilled projection. Tonight and Sorow evening, the program from last Wednesday repeats, with a new series of views planned for Wednesday including The Founding, Vulture and Usurer, Tea Culture and more.
The Swapers Union holds a meeting at Bunbury to discuss possible involvement in the New taste strike in Ca. A building committee plans to form a Fresby teri in Chineol and transform the hospital main build into a church. The hospital houses bedding furniture and machines while outbuildings shelter cattle. debate centers on repurposing the structure for hospital use instead of Promidy sogo accommodation. An advertisement invites jet-printing jobs and a quote from F.C. Towler claiming low prices.
A public meeting in Cue, presided by Acting Mayor Blight, passed a resolution urging the government to investigate disease growth and causes. A similar resolution was carried at a meeting in Mt Magnet, with more meetings planned at other venues until March.
An engineer named Prater with Press Food and Tee Co. collapsed and died at Clarechant railway station yesterday, shocking onlookers and prompting officials to begin inquiries into the sudden death.
A deputation met the Minster for Mines to seek government aid for the unemployed, displaced by recent Boulder Perseverance firings. Mr. Gregory gave a sympathetic reply, promising consideration of relief for those out of work.
In the Stewards Stakes at Perth Mazarin led by two lengths at the turn before Severity closed the gap to a head at the finish. The final time was 0.574-5 with Hetting riding Severity and odds listed as 7 to 2 on Mazarin.
Mr Uh Carson MLA spoke with a newspaper representative about securing a town water supply. He met Premier Giry Maitland and others, noting a push could yield an actionable scheme. Government geologist favored options, artesian supply ruled out, and Vae Mlahomet's Flat and Buller River schemes considered.
Mysary Dalgety and Co and Elder Shevion and Co report strong buyer turnout at the metropolitan market in Woiluesta. Demand was brisk for fat cattle and sheep with spirited competition expected for all fat stock. Horses appeared dull while prime bullocks drew notable interest from both city and country buyers.
Mestes Parlot Bros stopped the market as cattle sold at steady prices with Hattambs and wiices performing well. Prime wethers scarce. light weights up to 14/8. A horse race preceded by a long bout of pacing, with Wied's crew winning by a small margin. Government land report notes acres under applications and limited high quality land available.
A windy birthday event at Geraldton featured four coracle boat races promoted by the Geraldton Amateur Bowling Club with an afternoon tea and a silver cup prize announced by President J J Ryx. The christening of the new treasure was postponed. results list crews and placements across heats as the wind affected the racing on the foreshore.
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