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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
3
A verbose critique of a column by Le Le Gromer laments the persistent nuisance of flies and mocks sensational naturalist claims. It blends observations on Australian farming, rainfall, and crop yields with notes on local figures like O. W. Turner and Fred Taylor, plus a brief on the 1908 season and Onkahella settlement.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a product name Abrolios Guano and phrases about crop care and fertilizer use. The text references Periiliner as a supposed aid for better crops and later mentions wear, fear, and showy effects after harvest. The garbled snippet hints at agricultural commerce and crop improvement claims.
A letter from a journeyman tailor criticizes the Adelaide Tailoring Company and a table wage system, calling it the sausage system. He argues the price for making plain suits in Geraldton is fair, while firms send work to Perth, depressing local wages. He urges unionists and businesspeople to oppose the cheap firms and protect local workers.
A Nov 11 letter complains about pigeons near a health board and urges action to protect clean water. The writer notes birds roost near neighbors rather than the owner and urges stricter measures to prevent contamination. The piece reflects local health concerns and calls for additional regulations.
Melbourne telegrams report a Sunday night attempt to rob the Milee boxen at Mi Creat Bowihern Mill Mulderden. An intruder was fired on by the night watchman and two shots were fired at him as he fled. He jumped a 24 foot chute during the escape, with police now investigating.
A railway worker Knight, 48, was admitted to Bendigo Hospital with a gunshot wound in the abdomen. He later was told he was shot by his son in law Edward Slattery, who left home afterwards. How the incident occurred remains unknown.
Melbourne reports on the new Federal Ministers arriving to set papers in order. Mr Fisher’s first act was to send his private secretary to contact the View-Conwit of Germany to convey sympathy over the Westphalian disaster. External Affairs Minister Batchelor will push immigration into Australia and review Broome affairs. The new government formation is to be announced Tuesday at 2 00 with representatives, while adjournment requests may follow.
Saturday afternoon at Johnston's Tumning grounds a well attended athletic meeting featured fast racing with wind aiding runners. Judges were Meadowcroft and Oliver started events. results included multiple heats in yards sprint and runs with Lynch Campbell and Duplot among top finishers. high jump by Connally Leverman Raynor, and a misc. hurdles event won by Burges.
Sailors report only the clothes of Abry worn when the vessel wrecked on Pridey night. Captain Thompson expected passage to Cape of Way on Saturday but could not comprehend the wreck. Cargo valued at about 20 pounds and 40 pounds.
In Sydney on Sunday Meret Tor won the twilight championship whip race, defeating rivals including Su ya Line Meus and Turnius ret ail to establish a new Australian energy event record.
Local Telegrams report a fatal timber mill incident yesterday morning. W Magee, a construction gang worker, was struck by debris when a tree on the line was hit by a moving train. The verdict returned was accidental death. Remains were taken to Raney for funeral rites.
Norham Monday report says Patrick Sherry recently on the Greenhills Quirading line was found unconscious in a vacant block on Wellington Street West Northam. He was taken to hospital where he died Saturday afternoon after a heavy fall and head wound. An inquest opened and adjourned to Friday next as details remain scarce.
A chaotic account describes a husband claiming poison attempts on him and family tensions as he faced care in hospital. The narrative notes a stable yet agitated mind, a daughter Milly reporting a pale death claim, and a tense scene with a neighbor observed during the Talal quarter turmoil.
The Indika arrived Fremantle from New York. On September 15 a hurricane struck the steamer’s stern. Eric Bayley, a sailor aged 26, was swept overboard as captain Seaton watched unable to intervene. Bayley disappeared and was not seen again.
In Perth the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice heard a petition under the Companion Act brought by the Geraldton Industrial Co operative Society Ltd. The Chief Justice granted the winding up order on grounds of inability to meet liabilities. Mr A D P Stone supported the application. No opposition appeared. The order reserves the right to apply in chambers for the appointment of a liquidator. The petition was deemed to be opposed.
The Premier sympathetically received a deputation from the unemployed on Saturday and promised to seek all possible employment opportunities for them.
Mrs Ohaham and co defendants were found guilty of using an instrument to obtain a certain reward and fled custody. The group, including Porth Monley and Mrs Harris Graham, was sentenced this morning to five years imprisonment.
The Governor reviewed metropolitan troops on the Esplanade on Saturday with 005 officers and men including cadets. The Governor and the commandant were pleased with the success of the review.
The Royal Humane Society awarded Ureize medal to Messix 1 Minchin and issued certificates to Strapp and Reibert von in a Perth Stomday ceremony reporting on the Korrawang trouble.
The mines remain unaffected and not reported altered. Stores concentrate in the main camp with better police protection in case of a raid. Two reserve stacks exist, and the trank dippery have resumed work. The Austrians are to be paid off. Perth Monday notices Mr. Foulkes proposing a bill to revive Mr. Tull from the Appeal Board.
In South Australia a one year old girl, Lacy Jones, climbed onto a wheel truck on the Port Broughton railway line on Saturday. She attempted to get on while it moved, fell forward, and was killed instantly as the wheels ran over her.
Geraldton Rowing Club hosts the Geraldton Cup events as a strong westerly breeze and sea chop affect spectator pleasure more than boat speed. Results show several crews winning by varying margins, with Tindal coxed by Watterson and Gilmore noted in heats. Final heat to be rowed Thursday at five o'clock. Bookmaker Mr Ampitage announces a special pair of Balmoral boots for sale, praised for finish and durability.
Peterborough dispatches a Sunday report of a four masted barque Falls of Nalledale sailing from New York to Melbourne. Struck near the coast, the vessel sank rapidly, 97 aboard abandoned ship. Boats launched in heavy seas and after over three hours, all hands were saved near the Bay of Talande.
The piece reports growing opposition to a proposed education compromise between church and state amid nonconformist dissent. Runciman warns no education legislation will pass this session, while Deliford argues for a statutory clergy entry right into council chambers and church officials gaining authority. obituary for General Sir Richard Sankey details career and death.
London report notes Mrs Fawett for the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies writes a circular to Truss of Commins members. It expresses deep regret at military methods used by suffragettes and urges Parliament to grant women voting rights.
Society ladies including Lowinn Suntay and Mrs Asquith wife of the Proon Winter appeal for personal service to assist Lamnian poor during the winter season.
At Ger akiton Police Court on Saturday morning Bourne a laborer was charged with stealing a Panama hat from the Walkaway hotel after races. Evidence showed the hat belonged to Mr Dolly of Walkaway hotel and was found in Bourne’s bedroom. he and his wife claimed no knowledge, admitting to using the room for washing heads before leaving with a friend after the race.
Scott remains in the casualty ward at West Midland in serious condition after the Midland Junction incident. He is very quiet and not speaking with visitors as he fights for life while loved ones worry and hope for his recovery amid a tense hospital scene.
A report from a recent AWN.A meeting describes speakers opposing Asiatic traders in Ceraviton while stressing fairness for aliens already in Australia. The discussion notes Australians would not let a man starve and calls for a humanitarian chance for those here.
Farmers push to lift profits by using Abrolio Guano to boost yields. Analysts say the product improves analysis value and costs about half of current top-priced options, promising better returns per ton in a volatile market.
Geraldton tennis team won the first innings after a strong bowling display by Maley and Overhew helped set up a 219 total for Woolacarra. Maley Mouglalis and Mutchiman starred while Gerald scored steadily with support from several players. A large turnout was expected at the Military Hall for upcoming volunteer drill tests.
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