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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
3
The note reports a wireless news scoop from New York and Scranton about electric trains. It suggests a lack of reliable channels and hints at a first-time use of wireless receivers revealing routes and codes.
London observers report on a parliamentary visit with details of discussions about education reforms in South Wales and Victoria, and the broader push for enlightenment. Lord Kimmert and Viscount Yortdane spoke on governance, with emphasis on overseas relations and domestic policy.
A historical note urges creating a large public recreation reserve in Geraldton near Greenough Road to secure unalienated land for future parks. It advocates using Mt Bent for a grand public promenade and highlights current lack of open play areas as the town grows.
Market notes from Adelaide describe wheat values slightly higher to weak with local Wheat showing mixed prices. Australian cargo sales and auction results are cited with quotes for good to low quality grades and chaff pricing reflecting recent catalogues and sales in the period.
Police officer Gerald ton district detains Personal Comulahly Ceper as he departs parish station during a tour of the Eastern State. Lieutenant Nobts, in charge of the Senior Cadets for two years, sails to Perth to catch Uns 4.4 bound for Hobart Tas where he will reside. Market notes show oats firm at last week’s rates with feeds tighter and bran in line with prior quotes amid general price stability.
The Tamworth area faces tensions as rural workers consider action to press for harvest pay. Reports indicate organizers, and the Australian Workers Union, preparing for potential disruption and farmhand mobilization ahead of planned rural strikes.
In late November 19th century style records the Freenthye of ve Poder ot Labor issuing a reform proposal under Senior Judge Si Teshia Williams of the Supreme Court. The Federation seeks unrestricted arbitration and warns that acceptance could curb unionism and trigger immediate wage-restoration steps.
A witness before the Female Select Committees argued that a patwellised fiber would prove successful. He believed the material was superior and offered stronger, sounder, more filirawn properties and better grip.
A large public meeting at Fowa Hall urged freight cuts following a telegram from Colonial Secretary Drew confirming a government revision. Reductions to Wangaratta and Mullewa routes promise substantial yearly savings for Perinjori and Morowa farmers, with potential tariff notes to be announced.
The inquest into the death of Richard Thomas Williams Odgers opened at Waroona after a charge of wilful murder related to an event dated September 9, 1919, at Wattle Farm. Witnesses testified, Lut-Inspector Walsh sought an eight day remand, and the hearing continued with unsettled responses from witnesses and the court.
The Western Australia Labor Party debated the Kalgoorlie seat at a Wednesday meeting. Several mandists expressed desire to contest, while others warned against internal divisions. Nomination prospects depended on possible allied support and party unity ahead of the election.
In Parliament debates the Minister for Public Works and railway officers reviewed proposed rate changes for grain and other produce moving over under construction lines. The talks noted heavy transport costs before lines are fully ready, with wheat from the Wheatbelt regions expected to rise in volume despite delays from incomplete lines.
A detailed scheme describes per mile charges for fertilisers, grain, and other goods with rate tables and mileage bands. It specifies gradud applications of dates and reductions for smallholders, listing numerous distance brackets and unit prices to guide payments and credits for Womgan Tits Muflewa and related districts.
At last night’s council meeting Cr Clarke urged recording regret over Dr Bartlett’s election defeat. Goldthorpe and others praised Bartlett as a valuable, candid member. Dr Brede and Dr Conway expressed shock at the loss and considered vacancies, while Bartlett thanked the council and declined a resignation offer.
An advertisement-style testimony describes chronic neuralgia pains every night and full face pain, claiming Dr Williams' Pink Pills cured the condition after five boxes. The narrator, Mrs. Maruaell Wilson of Victoria, notes skin issues and swollen watery blisters but improvement followed use. The piece asserts cures and urges purchase from dealers or agents of the Williams Medicine Co.
The annual municipal elections concluded quietly with Bartlett defeated and Mewdower or Clarke winning in West and Central wards respectively. Voters backed Meowdower in West, Harley in Central, and Clarke in Far Ward, producing unexpected changes and a large turnout at the town hall for the declaration.
After three years in the Council the candidate earned ratepayers approval yet faced a mixed verdict from voters. He stated he would accept their decision and would offer himself again if ratepayers desired his services in the Council in the future.
At a Geraldton ratepayers meeting debate centered on creating a public bathing resort and improving public reserves. Property owners favored a loan for beautifying reserves and expanding bathing facilities, while opposing a municipal bowl and other recreation proposals.
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