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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

3

Bazaar Opens Atmas Mall In Masocle Trail

Bazaar opening follows apologies from Mrs Gee and others who could not attend. Angela Drew presents Mrs Gee with flowers while Father Milles thanks her for launching the bazaar. Four stalls, named England, Seat Jan, Ireland, and Australia, showcase dolls, fancy work, and decorative items. Various volunteers organize decorations as Bright walls display art from the convent and scholars.

Mil-Asy R. Gee Gee Bayaar Tlm Ladhea Mtr J. Oise England Ireland Australia Alissen Engelbrecht Stowe Micam Engelbrecht Scotland Mestamer McKay Nilen Alsdamen Commerford Drow Cruet Atnokt Ilagea Mixsex Cohberford, Gough, and J. J. Ryan W. Blight

Williamson and Phillips Stand Firm in South Clifton Strike

Telegrams report ongoing labor strike at the South Clifton Co Hery. Williamson and Phillips faced harsh demonstrations yesterday and did not work today. A largely male crowd remained ready to deter the workers. The two resist fines from the lodge and say they will not pay. Most men in the tribe refuse to work with Williamson or Phillips.

Sydney Tweeday South Clifton Lodge Ether Williamson Phillipa

Advances to Settlers Department Report Highlights

Wellington reports the fifteenth annual government advances to settlers department returns show 3 142 advances granted in the last financial year totaling £4, and the board by March 31 authorized 82 534 advances totaling £9 2m 995. Money paid during the year for advances to settlers and workers totaled £1 792 010. Net profit for the year was £0183.

Wellington

Asylum Figures Show New Admissions Rise

Wellington report states that the number of patients admitted to mental hospitals last year was 613, up from 606 the year before. The data reflects a continuing increase in admissions across facilities.

Wellington

Wages in New Zealand Factories Rise in Year

New Zealand wage data show total wages paid by factories last year reached £5,000,000, an increase over the previous year. The average wage paid to factory employees was £81 4s per year, reflecting rising pay across industries.

Wellington New Zealand

Blasting Accident Kills Man in Otita Tunnel

Advices report a fatal blasting accident in the Otita tunnel of the Midland Railway on South Island. A boss named Dick was killed with others injured after workers lit fuses and remained too long in the mine.

Wellington Chicktehuch Otita Midland Railway South Island Ohi T Imen

Land Tax Bill Dominates Victorian Assembly Debate

Melbourne report says a Country Party meeting will debate the land tax as 15 of 16 ministerial supporters threaten to break away. Some will back the tax in some form while all seek to avoid embarrassing the Ministry. Estimates of revenue differ, with figures near £200,000 yearly cited.

Melbourne Legislative Assembly Trix Labor Party Watt

Fire damages Albert Park Baptist Church in suspected arson

Melbourne reports the Baptist Church at Albert Park severely damaged by fire with early indications it was arson. Investigators from the detective division are on the case as inquiries proceed.

Melbourne Tuewlay the Baptist Albert Park

ABE Libel Action Appealed In Australia

Melbourne proprietors of the Age announce their appeal to the High Court of Australia against the State Supreme Court ruling dismissing Swinburne M.L.A.’s libel action. The move seeks a retrial of the case connected with the newspaper publication.

Melbourne Tursday Age Thigh Court of Australia All Court Swinburne M.L.A

Victorian Prosperity Report Signals Strong Market Outlook

Melbourne financial briefing by Stock Exchange Chairman J. Gilchrist discusses renewed activity, revival divisions, and solid support for market sectors. He notes high wool prices, rising wheat yields, and strong butter and pastoral outputs, with expectations of a prosperous year ahead.

Melbourne The Stock Exchange J. Gilchrist Yence Optluuk

Deakin Defends Position On Commonwealth Finance Bill

In federal proceedings yesterday Prime Minister Deakin moved to amend financial clauses of the Commonwealth Constitution Act. Fisher pressed that MPs expected Deakin to answer criticisms. Deakin claimed no secret conference and that Labor had leaked details. He defended government stance, noting no altered policy and intent to continue talks with opposition next Thursday.

Melbourne Deakin Fisher Wade Auld Labor Party

East to West Railway Surveyor's Report

The surveyors report on the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway estimates the line can be built for £4,000,000, below the original £3,000,000 estimate. The Minister for Affairs, Dr Fuller, received the surveyors report and plans to lay £1 on the Howse tomorrow.

Fuller Kalgoorlie Port Augusta

Old age pensions paid from application date

In reply to Mr Coom the Treasurer Sir John Fortent told the House of Representatives that today pensions, when granted, were paid from the date of application.

John Fortent Coom

Boulder Law Courts Decision Probed by Local Petition

In Kalgoorlie on Wednesday the Government plan to close the Boulder Law Courts remains under strong local pressure. Messrs Glance, Lyon Johnston, Dodd, and Boston lead a petition bearing signatures urging ministerial interview on the matter.

Kalgoorlie Boulder Messrs Glance Lyon Johnston Dodd Boston

Wher Killed by a Pall of Earth at Gwalia South Mine

Leonora mourns as Morgan Pritchard, a 5 year old mime and married man, dies after a deathly fall of earth at Gwalia South mine last night. The accident underscores perilous conditions at local mines.

Leonora Morgan Pritchard Gwalia South

State Parliament agenda grinds through readings in Perth

Perth Wednesday report shows Parliament nearly silent after minor motions and notices of motion. Premier signals future debate on the Land Act Special and Administration Act amendments while ministers outline transport and land transfer reforms impacting the quinine region and East Murchison.

Perth Legislative Assembly Biel Legislative Council Phorvatter Hill Hulman Matt Mueskison

The Geraldton Show Opens Under Sunny Skies

The thirteenth annual Getadlog Agricultural Society show opened in fine weather with a brisk south wind and dust in the morning, then turned to a clear blue sky and gentle warmth. A previous forecast of rain did not materialize.

Getadlog Agricultural Society

Show Grounds Exhibit Sparse and Contested at Fair

The show grounds displayed scant exhibits across many classes with little competition. Clydesdale, pony, and sheep sections showed limited entries. notable displays included Mr. Duncan and Mr. Morrell’s cattle, and Sir Edward Wittenoom’s merino ram and ewe shows. The event featured divergent quality across divisions with judges noting a generally subdued turnout and sparse overall Exhibit activity.

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Governor Strickland Arrives in Geraldton for School Visits

His Excellency Sir Gerald Strickland arrived in Granton about 9 o'clock this morning amid a welcome by the Mayor and reception committee. He toured the State and Convent schools with an inspection of grounds, heard pupils sing Australia, and granted a holiday for the rest of the day. A town procession followed with formal addresses by the Mayor and replies by the Governor. Notable attendees included MLA T. Hudson and Attorney-General J. L. Nanson among many others.

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Luncheon Seated by Society Committee Chairman Sowell

About a dozen gentlemen sat down to lunch at the invitation of the committee. The president of the society, Mr. Sowell, occupied the chair and led the proceedings with a brief welcome.

Society Mr. Sowell

Only a Woman Letter Reveals Suffrage Debate

A scanned letter titled Only A Woman appears under the optional Hulgaeties heading, attacking suffragists and defending women’s voting rights in Britain. The piece criticizes male dismissals of female enfranchisement and argues the vote should be granted as a matter of justice, noting contemporary debates and urging readers to consider equal suffrage in Parliament.

Cealise Britain

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