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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1910
Page
4
A Perth deputation of women from an eight-hour meeting urged nationalisation of tramways. They argued tramway workers deserve fair pay and long hours justify reform. The Premier said municipal opinions must be gathered before any nationwide plan aligns with rail services.
The Beverley to Perth race held this afternoon was won by Perth Sant with Meso my second and Howard Tims third in 7 hours 10 minutes. A separate Melbourne report discusses Governor-General retirement rumours and Western Australia tax policy debates.
Sydney reports disturbances within the Labor movement in New South Wales as plans surface to form a new Labor Council not affiliated with the existing leadership. The development signals potential shifts in control and internal factionalism during the period.
A report notes potential friction as a strike looms with warnings that trouble could escalate. The source hints at growing unrest among workers and the possibility of broader disruption if demands remain unmet.
A vehicle collision near Buckles involved a van overturning. The van’s occupants including William Gunn the motorman were seriously injured. Additional details on the other rider were not clearly readable.
The report lists races and results from a Perth meeting dated Sept with entries including Mile Welter and Goldfields events. Notable runners include Bashful Bay Looking Water Bundortie and Perkeeo with results showing times and prices amid a brisk attendance.
Rifle Club members from the local Volunteer Corps held a Saturday handicap match with Ridley delivering a splendid performance. Sweepstakes went to Kretchmar and Gibbings by significant margins, amid further strong showings from other officers.
A reader from West Australia writes about feeding her child with Milk Arrowroot Biscuits since infancy. She shares a long letter praising the product, includes a photo of her child at 12 months, and offers preparation tips for very young children and older ones.
Artesian care reports a settlement is expected when Mr Peterson arrives this morning. Cave books list Peterson as owner and ward as trainer.
The article notes overdrafts may rise while profits grow, urging farmers to keep their own books under the Land and Income Tax Act. It promotes a postal bookkeeping course offered via correspondence to help rural readers grasp finances without leaving home. Roosevelt advert?
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