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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
2
In a broad discussion Mrs Caron and local voices challenge the drift of private enterprise, arguing State involvement expands services like schools and pumps while critics warn of socialist tendencies. The piece cites reactions from wool growers and farmers, noting recent liquor act implications and public works. It also references travel notes from officials, exploration campaigns, and railway discussions in Western Australia.
At the National Irrig growers conference in Perth several speakers urged socialist relief for shipping and other costs, proposing public funds to aid oversea trade. The discussion contrasted private enterprise with state-led action, noting Australia’s shift 20 years ago as Victoria and New Zealand began government support, with Western Australia following. The piece also references local figures and ongoing projects in Geraldton and Perth.
In an obscure fragment, a family expresses desire to attend a memorial service for James W. Pollitt. The notice mentions relatives and friends, including Mw Winter and Mtr J. Tiuater, and conveys condolences to those who sent them.
Church notices list for Presby terian and Church of England pages. Details include Sunday sermons Children’s address titled Birds and A Faithful Saying, Rev W Plood Shannon, 7.80, 10 a.m. Mass 7.90 p.m. Evening devotions. Church of England morning and evening prayers at 7.30 a.m. and later, with Rector Hnd Sanders.
Dalgety and Co shipping agents report steamer movements. Gorgon Waves sails to Geraldton with cargo on 5 November. Paroo departs Fremantle for Urakt and North-West ports, Java and Singapore on 5 November. Wollowra leaves Albany with Det. for Fremantle and Geraldton on 2 November. Wiveclaw sails to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle on 9, 11, 16 November destinations.
A local meeting debated forming a rifle club at Gers akitow with Mr Lone Chapman elected chairman and Mr F L Wariekker named secretary. Promoters outlined aims, subscriptions, and rifle procurement conditions, noting actions in Northam Kalgoorlie and Fremantle. A committee was proposed to draft rules and subscriptions set at ten shillings per half year, with a vote approving the plan.
This item extols QUIBELLS as a leading sheep breed, noting top prices and awards. It cites the 1905 World wool record and mentions shows in 1908 1906 and 1907. It emphasizes Australasian breeding strength and the breed's perceived superiority with regional market impact.
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