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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1910
Page
3
Local items report Mr Roasts exmaiders market comparison and patrons urged to order subs early. Mis Lav er opens residential cabbage supervision after Christmas vacation. Forthampton auction edition and T W Drew moves stock to auctioneering. Oakebella travelers seek feed and home accommodation with meals. A M A branch at North fovea announces rotating start.
Northampton reports a freak foal born Saturday at Mr UC Crip's Murmby farm. The animal has a single central eye, a camel-like nose and chin, and reversed facial features. Veterinary surgeon Mr Nathan plans to stuff the creature. the foal's mother reportedly frightened eleven months ago by three camels near the paddock.
New film program includes Melbourne Cup screening and multiple features such as The Doctor's Chit area behind the scenes at Cinemate, The Governor's Daughter, The Eaters of Silkworms, The Naval Competition, and The Marriage at Muggins VC.
Rowing notes list training crews for trials with heats scheduled across Wednesday to Friday. Coaches include HL Reedy RK Madal and G Fowlie with crews led by Smith P O Vente Hepburn and others, plus heat times 5 48 p m 6 44 p m and entries for Brow's adeptions in Wednesday'slogue.
In a Melbourne correspondence the author argues exemptions undermine land value taxation. He claims small land value owners fear changes, but exemptions shield the poor from rising urban rents and help fund freight reductions. The writer urges universal land value taxation with no exemptions to give workers homes of their own and reduce speculative idle land.
Town Clerk receives from the Under Secretary for Public Works a copy of Mr. Oldham’s report on the Geraldton water supply scheme. The proposal includes a gravity delivery to Geraldton with a shot reservoir and reticulation, from a site about six miles northeast in the Moresby Range.
Adyt F Towler of Marina Terrace Geraldton runs all classes at Patna University in Unvantietie tome, noting BNELI'S shop near the post office remains secure while the cyclone damages surround.
A technical discussion outlines a proposed earth dam reservoir to store about 25 million gallons from a 500 acre main catchment near Geraldton. It stresses need for rainfall experiments over one winter to confirm flow, notes variable annual rainfall, and describes potential future expansion to 50 million gallons with higher dam height if catchment proves adequate.
The document reviews per head water consumption, proposed pricing, metering to curb use, and an estimated total daily and annual demand. It details costs for clearing, tanks, outlets, and meters, plus a 1 percent interest scheme cost and management expenses. It also outlines revenue from rates, property values, and railway shipments, with recommendations for catchment improvements and a small tank excavation as a preparatory measure.
Chief Engineer minutes discuss excavating a small experimental tank and improving part of the catchment area to test overflow recorder percentages before committing 25K. If abandoned improvements may add value to land, with Mr Oldham, and further review with Megara Ohtham and Anketel considers 230,00 expenditure too risky without practical tests of overflow percentage.
BeMSTEELS discusses sub branches of Lands in the district and mentions Mr Udy of Northampton. A Saturday visit by surveyors prompted farmers to travel for Jabd business leading to riders and callers. An old system favored return to Geraldton, saving time and money. Also promoted are value items in Fancy Goods and Toys at BNELL'Sopp Row Olice.
Detectives continued the North Perth military depot search Saturday with no important discoveries. They emphasize tracing funds found in the trenches during the past week and plan to examine all the growth at the depot.
Supporters of Vincent claim irregularities in Perth mayoral race where Molloy won. Allegations include proxy votes cast by district justices outside the metropolitan area. City Council met privately but offered no information. Motions seek probate appeal outcome and inquiries into alleged non voters.
Constable Lyons wife Mrs Blyth of Bunbury and her three children visited Bunbury. On returning home the children aged 4, 5, and 9 suffered vomiting and purging after exposure to tainted beetroot. Dr Flynn diagnosed acute inflammation of bowels and stomach. two girls worsened and died by Sunday morning. Certificated death is to be granted. the exact taint source remains uncertain.
The extent of loss from the recent cyclone remains uncertain with initial estimates shrinking. About 14 drowning victims, seven lost boats, and 11 recovered bodies, all colored men, are noted. Looting and police complications add to the disaster as cattle and harvests suffer heavy damage.
Joe Weight, a general dealer, reportedly committed death by own action on Monday at his premises. The incident involved a gunshot to the throat, ending a life associated with the Lawlers. Further details are unavailable from the fragment.
The Thursday race attendance is satisfactory with an exciting Cup. District Plate results show Comet 1 Joker and Draper in the Lawlers Cup. Welter and Forced Handicap events list Allatdin 1 Nays Issue 4 Pootholt, with Draper 3 and Hutsbet 3 in various placements.
Sydney dispatch reports the Labor Government defeated in a lengthy debate. Mr Wade spoke for hours and led an amendment to restrain criticism, but the amendment failed by 38 votes to 0, preserving the government from immediate censure.
The Attorney-General Holman reports a telegram from the Assembly Political League stating Stocks faced stone throwing and that Mir dustier Pring showed great chistes. He hopes Stocks would be celewed. Holman replies that measures must be on merits, irrespective of labor influence or attempts to intimidate a minister.
In Adelaide last night a shooting affray occurred involving May Knight from New Zealand, her husband Hubert Knight, and Paton who ran a small creator's shop at Ane gad and Hanson streets. May Knight was shot in the back during a confrontation after Paton and partners fled prior to police arrival.
A severe storm swept Pingelly on Saturday causing root damage to houses and shops. Chimneys were toppled and heavy thunderstorm activity was reported also in Colky and Wanin.
Bert Beechmore was charged at Kalgoorlie on Saturday with breaking into Gabritt Woedrop’s premises and receiving stolen railway tickets with intent to defraud. He was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment with hard labor. Beechmore is a well known Victorian criminal.
Trouble has arrived in the iron moulding trade as moulders demand wage increases. About 50 workers in Perth stopped work across various establishments, with no Saturday work planned. Kaleer's advice to cadets touches on alcohol, while Snell's Shop advertises phonographs and gramophones opposite the Post Office.
Fragmented report from Melbourne notes Victoria Grigket in Melbourne fraternal events, with unclear details about wartime or civic matters. Readable bits mention Victoria and Melbourne, but precise actions, dates, and outcomes are not clear in the OCR.
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