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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1909

Page

3

Greenough Show Criticism and Local Farming Outlook

Greenough notes harvesting in full swing as farmers resist selling grain at low prices. Criticism targets Mr. C Maley and regional attitudes, highlighting weeds from elsewhere and district efforts to tidy land. Show issues blamed on declining stock exhibits, cost of two day events, and judge influence. Praise for practice range win by Paina and Knox Poden as Ay Haining leaves for Synod with interim leadership.

Chafemirde C. Maley Gerald Nettlere Greenough Rift Range Fae Paina Knox Poden Haining Perth Tonar Messra A. Clinch Ard D. Dutean

Night meeting of Guardian Show Committee ends in foil

An unofficial report details a Saturday gathering of the Guardian Show Committee sympathisers debating how to respond to the Express criticism. They plan to publish lighthearted squibs and editorials attacking the paper’s personnel while praising committee members and the secretary, and demand Guardian columns be opened to critique in future issues.

Guardian Victoria May Jourta Witnness The Express Imp

Information Wanted to Editor About Geraldton Show Rules

A reader questions Geraldton Show compliance with Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia regulations. The letter asks if horses trained for recognized races within three months before the show can compete in hack events and whether winners in 13 and 14 stone events could run in LA stone events. The writer cites Chairman Mr Haddy and asks if Weedarra was eligible, urging exhibitors to seek accountability.

Geraldton Royal Agricultural Society of W.A Royal Agricultural Society Haddy Weedarra

Suggestions for Gerakiton Show and district amalgamation

The letter argues Gerakiton should host the district Show as capital of the state's largest agricultural and pastoral district. It proposes amalgamating three district Shows, timing annus races with Show week, expanding subcommittees, lowering entrance fees, adjusting admission rates, and adding class divisions by land owned to improve exhibitor participation.

Gerakiton Royal Stow Royal

Enquiry Into Commerce Act Ops Melborne Tour Begins

Melbourne Sunday reveals plans for an inspectorate tour across all states to probe operation of the Commerce Act amid complaints of regulations friction. Sir Robert Best notes concerns and will gather further expert opinions in ensuing inquiries. The unemployment report from J H Taylor suggests wage concessions for men out of work, prompting PM review.

Melbourne Lockyer Robert Hest Luckyer Robert Best J H. Taylor M.A Taylor Amd Otter Alva

Tragedy In Bendigo Mine Facility Claims Life

Telegrams report that Mr. Chas Brown a traveler for Charles Montague Co and Mr. Jon Ryan manager of Lawell's Concord mine were inspecting a Winchester rifle when it exploded a bullet entered Browns body Ryan shouted Browns shot Citizens rushed out and found Brown dead on arrival at the doctor after being rushed to medical care

Chas. Brown Charles Montague al Co Jon Ryan Lawell Concord Bendigo Mining Managers’ Association Mr. Brown Ryan Brown

Federation engine drivers threaten action over working conditions

In Sydney on Sunday the Federated Engine drivers and Firemen's Association warned that if colliery proprietors and other employers do not meet the demands for improved working conditions by October 3, the association will refer the claims to the Federal Arbitration Court for determination.

Sydney Federated Engine Drivers’ and Firemen's Association Federal Arbitration Court

W.3.W Wheat Yield Forecast in New South Wales

The Morning Herald reports from wheat regions an average yield of 16 bushels per acre, totaling about 190 million bushels, the largest harvest New South Wales has yet seen.

Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales

Moonee Valley Cup Favorite Burnton Fails To Finish

The Moore Valley track saw Flavinius lead from the start with a strong mile showing in excellent time. Burnton, Derby hopeful, carried overweight and led early but faded before the home turn, failing to complete the journey.

Melbourne Actes Lake Flavinius Burnton

Malt King Burther Injured In Gallop

Malt King sustained an injury to the heel of a hind leg while galloping at Caulfield yesterday. The injury is serious enough likely to force him to forego Derby engagements. Melbourne Cup betting listed Trafalgar Pendil Rito Ala wa King s Cross Post Town Prince Foote Ble Book Sigario with various odds.

Melbourne Caufield Post, Town

Ministerialists Lacking Cohesion in Senate Debate

Mr Millen charged the Government supporters show no cohesion stating the Federal Capital Site Bill could not be carried. He also said the press cable service inquiry committee reflects Opposition influence and the vote marks further cohesion failings among Government supporters.

Melbourne Millen Senate

Labor Government Defeated In Tasmanian Vote

Hobart reports Labor defeated by 16 to 10 with Antellos solid backing. Governor asked for dissolution but unlikely to be granted as the anti socialist party plans to carry on.

Hobart Askees

Disqualification in Ascot Handicaps ruling on Agnostic

Perth report from Monday states the Ascot inquiry found owner trainer Dawning and jockey Ryder guilty. Agnostic was disqualified along with the horse for twelve months. The ruling affects connections and the horse’s racing status.

Perth Ascot Agnostic Dawning Ant Ryder

Obscure Old Buffers' Rack Event Results Summary

Race results listed across multiple age groups and events. Names such as Malley Ritchie Hale and Thompson appear with times and placements. Includes sacks, kicking football, and girls and boys age group races with various scores and participants.

Malley W. Ritchie

Narra Tarra estate purchase questions answered

Parliament inquiry on Narra Tarra Estate details the government purchase price of £26,183 16s, acreage allocations including 1,010 cultivated acres and 4,400 ringbarked acres, and improvements such as a substantial homestead, outbuildings, stables, shearing yards, fencing and wells. Names mentioned include S. L. Burges and Dalgety & Co with various holders and overseers.

Narra Tarra Tuterword Crown S. L. Burges Minister For Lands Fy Noo B Waugh Air Tennant RK. E. East F. Mounters Dalgety and Co

Mingenew Races Set With Flying Tandicar Event

Weights announced for the Mingenew meeting on Friday include the Flying Tandicar heat run over six furlongs. The weights list confirms entrants and positions for the race day program.

Financial agreement talks stall as state premiers decide

The Premiers of South Australia and Victoria meet over the financial agreement with no clear change in position. Ministers are ready to push the plan through if the agreement stands. A key issue appears to be limiting payment to about 25 years to avoid straining loyal supporters.

Melbourne South Australia Victoria

New Zealand Finances Reported In Wellington

Sir Josph Ward outlined six month figures showing a nearly £60000 credit in the Consolidated Ford Account and over £500000 available in the Public Works Account. Loans totaling £3000000 had been raised, reducing annual interest costs by £5200.

Wellington New Zealand Josph Ward Ford Public Works

Silver Coinage Under Order From Taperial Mint

The new silver coinage, ordered by the Taperial Mint, expected for circulation early next year. The Treasurer states art order amounts to £200,000 face value. Silver stored in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, to be introduced into currency as occasion offers. Arrangements to collect £100,900 worth of existing coinage and return that amount per year.

Melbourne Taperial Sydney Perth

Tragic accident at Ravenswood social gathering

A gun discharged accidentally during a celebration at Ravenswood, the country residence of Mr Eropst Moviler, injuring attendees. Fifteen mining managers and travellers attended, traveling from Ravenswood to honor Mr Mueller after his marriage. The event occurred 13 miles from the town as guests noted the significance of the number 18.

Melbourne Eropst Moviler Ravens Feed Ravenswood Mueller

Proposal for a government provident fund scheme

The government proposes a rational provident fund to aid old age sickness and widow and orphan maintenance. It would be subsidized and guaranteed by the government and open to people with incomes not exceeding £200 per year.

Wellington Sumtay

Perth visit and land take-up figures for 1908 09

Perth delegates including Mr Gregory and Mr Mun ger visit Dangin to discuss land settlement. In 1908 09 about 2 405 820 acres were taken up for agricultural purposes, 400 000 acres surveyed in 1900 increasing to 650 000. 1910 projections estimate 800 000 acres to be taken up.

Perth Munday Lfmes

Lumpers Sports Day Results Highlight Union Picnic

Splendid weather marked the Lumpers Union gathering with successful events led by Maidon Handicp and Proclamation Handicap heats. O Malley and Hale won the Eight Hours Handicap final while Connally triumphed in Hop Step and Jump.

Meakins Kidd Carr

Show Prize Rules and Onground Cheques for Winners

Jower classes should have the right to prize trials in higher classes and not vice versa. More prizes may be offered though not costly. The secretary should issue bearer cheques payable to order with the winner's name attached. Three committeemen to hand them to winners on the ground. A fair or stock sale should be held with good advertising and a catalog for sellers. A small prize for a relay is suggested to attract the show.

Poe

Old Golorist's Death in Busselton

Memorial notice of Mrs Bovell, an early pioneer who arrived in the district sixty years ago, passing away on Saturday in Busselton.

The Plot Unravels in a London Hall Scene

An invalid uncle’s will makes Beaumont the heir to a rich relative in Tehna. Beaumont’s scheming opens a tangle with Paul, Mrs Beaumont, and Beaumont’s friends. Misunderstandings, jealousy, and disguises lead to comic chaos before the uncle’s deceit is revealed and humanity emerges.

Beaumont Unely Tneha Macy Ourly Aid Mitra Koasimient London Beammont Peter Pirteher Paul Fletcher Tule Fletchexer Emily Fletchers Sarah Jane Mabd-Hallwoek Cnet Uncle Byott Brent Dooley Paul Beaumint Harry Piper Peter Phatcher Joot Weat Pufin—Percy Rooke Mrs. Beaumont Mike Beste Qrimini Emily Montrowe Musa Ceothers Min Lena Gibson

Unclear Names in Philosophical Tasting Note

Fragmentary list of paired names and roles appears in a philosophical tasting context. Reads like a roster of speakers or characters with multiple hyphenated or parenthetical identifiers, offering no clear event, action, or outcome to summarize.

Death of a well known pastoralist in Carnarvon district

The death of a well known pastoralist near Carnarvon follows a long career at Moor River and several stations. He left the room planning a short outing the evening before and died suddenly from a heart condition. He was aged and leaves a wife, three sons, and two daughters mourning his loss.

Bawlay I Patrick Uriah Scotland Ata Halding Barris Bary Creek Amond Carnarvon Elia Mon C. J. Lower Northern Tima

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