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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
4
A post on the Yalgoo branch meeting notes election results with G. Denson as president and W. He Watkins as senior vice president. Juniors, secretaries, and committee members named. A letter from Wheat-Grower criticizes merchant pricing schemes and fears for farmers.
The fortnightly A S A meeting was held in Geraldton with Messrs Carlsen and Singitho chosen to represent at the local Friendly Society conference convened by the Druids to pursue hospital charge reductions, especially for compulsory quarantine. A committee of Carlsen Radiey and Williams was formed to prepare a syllabus for the next half year. The social on 26 January was referred to officers. Mr O I Radley’s name was to remain on the mother board in front of the hall. Elections followed with D T Smythe as president and officers and editors listed. Receipts for the evening totaled £9.
At a school inquiry on the 15th, Inspector Miele questioned J Quinn about smoking a packet of cigarettes. Quinn, age 13, said his father gave them to him to tease Mrs Jackson and that he shared some with others before smoking the rest himself.
A Geraldton letter argues farmers have sold wheat to merchants at Fremantle prices or below, losing up to one eighth of potential earnings. It urges support for a cooperative mill to grind locally and possibly export surplus, noting cheaper flour and feed locally. It contends independent merchants would penalize themselves, while the cooperative benefits farmers through profits returned to them.
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. It cites Mrs. F E Whittaker of Marine Terrace Geraldton and others who report relief and lasting kidney strength after use. The copy notes prices and that the product is available at Conway's Pharmacy and Foster-McClellan Co, Perth.
From Our Own Correspondent a departmental inquiry at Howatharra into a teacher, Mr Brennan, yielded charges described as scandalous yet unsupported by evidence. The investigation by Inspector Whoeler found the most serious accusations unfounded and the teacher exonerated, though tensions over the school’s future and local traffic concerns remain high.
Startling developments arise from a crash near Maitland Grove where a skull fracture is reported after a body fell into a water hole along the North Coast railway. German named Wilhelm Garlick is implicated in a £77 theft traced to Newcastle. A cable service dispute involves the Frese Cables Selmt Committee and an Australian provincial press association.
The Premier stated there is no prospect of the men accepting conciliation and the strike congress will press for its own conference. In Sydney the mood was non-committal with no action reported. Master farriers fear trouble as boat cargoes are contested, while no new developments emerged at Newsanton.
A writen issued by the Old Age Pension Office shows 39,644 recipients are currently paid. Of 5,187 new applications, 1,500 were granted, 2,171 rejected, and 3,716 are still under consideration.
The Collie Miners' Union adopted a resolution declaring absolute refusal to supply coal to the Eastern States or bunkering interprivate coal company steamers. The general secretary planned to forward funds immediately to Newcastle, southern and western district strikers, amounting to ten percent of this fortnightly pay.
Perth reports a fatal incident where eight year old Agnes Barry and her sister Norah, aged fifty, were near their home when Albert Haggs, age 19, on the footpath with a gun, spoke to the girls and the firearm discharged. Agnes died, Norah was wounded in the wrist. Hicks and Bowes provided statements. Haggs was arrested and bailed.
In a Sunday cricket clash at Indar between Pindar district and Mullewa, Mullewa won by 24 runs amid steady weather and enthusiastic representation. Gilmore and Thompson starred with bowling figures while Gilmore contributed key runs as Mullewa posted a total of 130. Pindar’s innings saw Warren, Richards, and Thompson among top scorers, but tight bowling from Mullewa limited their reply.
From the Hortherm District Cricketing Association a season schedule lists First Round on Nov 27 and Dec 4 at Victoria Park and Queen's Park with Mercantile, Railways, Geraldton and Wootacarra. Second and Third Rounds run through Jan to April with Mercantile Railways and Geraldton matched at Victoria or Queen's Park. Notes state no games on Christmas Day New Year Easter Saturday and a country week break.
A reader letter argues that women should prioritize home care and family welfare and cites Bile Beans as a practical remedy for indigestion and mood. The correspondent praises prudent use of the tonic to prevent ailments that affect husbands and children, while noting economic independence may temper temper.
For sale Rams in lots from The Bowls flocks imported from South Australia. 100 sold then balance withdrawn. Apply to Henry Joranged. William Bundes. The Bowes Grishitan September 24, 1909.
Weekly market notes list fruit shops and vegetables with prices: apples 13/6 to 12/, maral orangex 20/ to 17/, ordinary to 13/8, potatoes 11t to 10/6, tomatoes prime 17/ M, pumpkins Liz, beans 4d to 5d. Poultry prices show fowls 7/6 to 0/6, ducks 8/6 to 7/, gobblers 23/ to 8/, hens 15/ to 12/7, eggs 1/4 to 1/3, chall 85/ prime.
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