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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
3
Geraldton reports trucked wool movement to a Murchison buyer Mr Spencer. Stock and grain prices rise with company profits, dividends and municipal talk. A Catholic wedding, town council meetings, library orders and an upcoming mayoral election highlight a busy period in Geraldton.
Telegrams report in Kalgoorlie that Warden Finnerty prepared to decide amid a day of court drama in the intimidation case against Aysman Wootcutters and the Britisher Thompson. Mayhall urged appeal while remand and bail were set. Thompson accused as the main instigator. Sentence three months. others granted bail after discussions on bail sufficiency.
Fragmentary OCR remarks discuss profits thin on chaff and wheat, mentioning manure with ARROLITOS GUANO and weak analysis. The text hints at marginal earnings per ton and minimal gains from fertilizer use, reflecting early agricultural price concerns.
A Wellington customer, Mrs F Strachan of Pervival Street, credits Bile Beans with curing six months of stomach and liver trouble. She had poor appetite, weight loss, and fatigue before trying the remedy after reading a leaflet. She reports marked improvement and endorses Bile Beans for stomach and liver debility with a plea to others suffering similar symptoms.
Fragmentary ad claims a medical tonic named Amont anicesxtal remedy for bowel complaints in children. Praises prompt action and safety, marketed by chemists and grocers.
In Wellingan on Tuesday wrong ballots were taken today across 22 electorates. Government supporters lead with 78 to 21 for Opposition. One Labor, one Opportunist, and one candidate favor the government. More members to be returned.
A fierce explosion at Eliott Bros wholesale druggists in Balmain Sydney caused a rapid blaze that ripped through the premises. The blast tore the front from the building and flames rapidly consumed stock as rescuers fought the inferno. Insurance assessments place the loss at about £1.
Broken Will and RNowen Will Industrial dispute record shows a Tuesday session in Sydney about wage increases for galley staff on interstate steamers. Another conference planned for this evening in Broken IN. Willow Biven mentioned for tomorrow.
Mrs Wilson delivered a thrifty Budget speech outlining tax changes and spending cuts aimed at trimming deficits. The report details Savings Bank deposits, varied state allocations, expected Commonwealth revenue, and proposed stamp duty and land tax increases to fund public works and reduce the public debt.
Mr Dooley objects to a published report of a railway employees union meeting in Geraldton. He claims the report misrepresented conduct, including the chairman's handling and Houston’s actions, and explains his position as an honorary union member who attended but did not support disorder.
Coolgardie Tuesday event saw Matheson and Rowe compete at Cookexhire for the Club Championship. Both scored 67 in 6p yards, with Matheson correcting a nulafter scoring. Rowe also 67, giving Matheson the championship win. Grants for district projects include Geraldton Road works £11 for Greenough Bowl, £50 for Northampton Geraldton Road, and £1200 for Mullewa Mingenew stock route maintenance. Geraldton Gaol fencing £2950 and related works noted.
The text notes unemployment among Pertit residents with many traveling to rural districts near Bride town and MP Barkor in search of employment. It indicates a mass movement of men leaving for agricultural work in the countryside.
In Adelaide South Australia the Marine Court dismisses charges against the Steamer captain in the Bucs vs stranding case. The vessel suffered one injury but the board found no blame for the skipper.
A letter from K C Bartlett argues the program must require entrants be Mercia aged 12 and under. He cites a contrived example from The Wreck of the Tes and notes a 12 year 11 months entrant is ineligible, urging inline age verification.
In the Melbourne House of Representatives Prime Minister Fisher plans to inform Parliament on the current national finances. He outlines a procedure to move Government business to private members’ business, seeking leave if needed, to discuss finances after four months of the financial year.
Instructions from Eloi of Qaukabella Station WA announce a public auction of merino sheep including 2000 ewes 2 year and older 410th full mouth mixed sexes 1300. plus 250 wethers 40 mouth 40 ram and flock rams 40. cattle including one Shorthorn and worded stock plus draught and riding horses. Special train from Geraldton to auction day with luncheon provided. For further details contact Dalcety and Co Perth.
The Federal Labor Party caucus factions clash over a new program submitted by Mr. Fister to the Opposition. The split concerns several measures including a Federal Capital Will, navigation bill, patents and medicines labeling, and a new protection scheme.
The monthly Gnanc fol night meeting was held in the anion rom on queany tight with an ion of mowbern. The creation of ailsion with the water site workern of the Astern Btates was di ceased and held over for one month to allow the secretary to write to Honator DeLargio for information. Various matters including a picnic report were read and adopted, and an annual grant of £5 was voted to secretary H Hooper and collector B Casey. Delegates failed to confer on the mayoral matter, and the secretary reported requests from Mr BR Wooley to address the meeting about railway costs and jetty wages, with action to be taken. The meeting adjourned at 10.20.
Notes discuss the New Year Cup of £20 causing interest with horses such as Richard who ran second in the Perth Cup last year withdrawn from the Cup and Railway Stakes. Percival is mentioned as having run well in Belmont yet lost to Flying in the Farewell race, with Clarkie Pekin guiding Farewell. Blondwood is noted as having an outside chance in the Madlway Stakes amid uncertain form and entries.
Report notes parliamentary proceedings with references to Litness, Bath, Daglish, Quinlan, and Deglte. Mentions votes on the Speaker position, attendance, and party backing for candidates including IT Brown and Foulkes, amid chaotic commentary on recent Perth coverage and alleged reforms.
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