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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
4
An opinion piece critiques a State Legislature bill on gallon licenses. It argues that abolishing licenses won’t curb drinkers and could push them to taverns. it condemns officers for lax enforcement and notes political cautiousness about unification and territorial division. The author cites Democratic and Liberal views, mentions Bamford's Bill and suggests rethinking centralized control.
A dramatic scene depicts a man crushed beneath a heavy load on a dray. Bystanders debate relief methods and later morph into debates about politics and economics, with figures urging drastic action to aid the injured man.
A fragmented historical excerpt describes Theologians debating a man’s need for salvation before any action. They claim his heart must be right, implying he must stay still and be judged, while a later speaker questions why the man cannot be freed. The crowd remains silent as a voice questions authority.
An Australian testimonial from Mrs E Whittaker of Carnarvon praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing years of weak kidneys. She notes lasting kidney strength after six years and urges sufferers to try the remedy available at chemists and storekeepers or by post from Poster McClellan Co. Perth.
Correspondence argues the Federal Land Tax will shift burden from small landholders to wealthier owners, curb monopolies, and promote affordable land for cultivation. The writer cites recent Melbourne land prices and asserts democracy will prevail, urging passage of the measure despite opposition.
From Our Own Correspondent this fragment hints that the region hosts distinguished riflemen. It notes a local reputation for marksmanship and suggests further details may follow about specific shooters or events associated with the area.
The Kalgoorlie annual prize meeting under the National Rifle Association saw Vivien marksmen lead with PL Starr scoring 68 of seven shots at 60 and 600 yards to win 7 pounds. BE Truscott of Kalgoorlie took second prize with 87, while Tt. Dewar and N. Deveson of Vivien earned minor prizes. In Kanana, Starr claimed a second prize of 2 pounds 10 shillings, just one point behind Fremantle’s T. C. M. Harvey, as Gilmour, Thornton, and Ashton of Vivien won 1 pound 10 shillings, 1 pound 5 shillings, and 7 shillings respectively. The Vivien team, under adverse weather, won the Kennan Cup with A. Deveson, J. Gilmour, O.A. B. Starr, R. Dewar, and J. W. Ashton totaling 308. The five-man, seven-shot at 500 and 600 yards contest offered prizes of a Yer cup and 15 pounds, with 10 and 5 pounds to follow. Kalgoorlie No. 1 team claimed the second prize, Cookrurdie took third, and other contenders included Day Dawn, Boulder No. 1, Fremantle, Kalgoorlie No. 2, Davyhurst, and Lee.
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