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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
4
London reports support for New Zealand to be represented by its External Affairs Minister on the Imperial Defense Committee. The proposal is seen as a step toward imperial federation, with critics and supporters debating its potential impact. Also covered are airship sightings, Dover water rights talks, and various international clashes and local notices.
The Evening Standard reports Turkey pursues Sir William Willcocks’s Mesopotamia irrigation scheme to transform the Euphrates floodplain into a vast granary. Aimed at creating a global grain supply, the project would involve a barrage and canals, with bids from S Pearson and Sons and Sir John Jackson Ltd under review amid Turkish surveys and political hesitancy.
Minister for Public Works will make the provisional adjudication absolute in a month or annul it. The remainder of the contract work is valued at several million pounds sterling.
Fine weather drew a large attendance to Belmont Park with multiple races listed. Hurdle and sprint events featured contenders such as Sallather Mundnerie Tom Ton and Carnamah, with betting odds noted for several stakes races and purses including the Delmont Purse and Unters Bracelet.
In Sydney on February 2 the racing scene showcased notable performances with horses such as THONLAS and Hellerant making impact. A mile race featured strong contenders including Belting and Landi, with Belting finishing notably close to the winner.
Moongoonoo station in Geraldton records 7500 sheep with 1 stand on September 25. Tallerang at Pindar lists 29000 sheep and 10 stands scheduled for October 1.
In Melbourne the House debated a Governor-General message re granting the Maternity Allowance Hill. Mr. Fisher urged the grant and moving to bring the bill on with motions to set Tuesday as the next day for further proceedings amid party cheers. A Board of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society met and invited fuller investigation into charges while asking the public not to judge prematurely. Leather valued at £1000 was stolen from a Collingwood warehouse with a £100 reward offered for information leading to the thieves. Sinclair Adking pursued a libel damages action against John Weer, seeking compensation for alleged libel and detention of a pony named Lady, with parts of the suit heard and verdicts partially unresolved.
An old medical narrative explains kidney stones forms uric acid and oxalate deposits, causing intense pain known as kidney colic. It cites cases from Sydney and Kalgoorlie praising Warner's Safe Cure as curing chronic kidney complaints and liver issues, with testimonials describing relief after multiple bottles and urging purchase nationwide.
Directors present an annual report and financials for the Victoria Dir niet Co-operative Flour Milling Co. showing operations from December to August 1912. The mill produced 3745 tons flour 1377 bran and 434 tons pollard with sales of 1122 tons flour and toppled by stocks on hand and ongoing wheat handling of 25 861 bags. Directors seek to reopen share list and offer unallotted shares while negotiating a railway siding for mill premises with Public Works Department.
The board considers filling vacancies left by Messrs P. Stone A 1 Mountain and H K Maley who retire by time, with eligibility for re election. Frank Green resigns and an auditor for the next year is to be elected in place of Mr J Kidd who also retires by rotation but may be reelected.
The Melbourne Leader describes a road train powered by a locomotive plus a petrol engine, using a universal shaft to drive five pairs of wheels along the train. It claims no wheel slip on varied roads, precise turning with trucks following the engine, and promising cost efficiency for Western Australia agriculture.
A fragmentary note reflects on women’s lives and the call to act with resolve beyond doubt or modesty, urging strength and steadfastness in the face of public scrutiny and social expectations.
The article discusses road trains designed for cultural areas and dry regions where roads are reasonable and petrol costs align with Eastern States. It argues rail costs for petrol shipping are high, proposes road trains to move goods and passengers with interchangeable parts to minimize delays, and envisions speeds comparable to a trotting horse.
W Zimpethaw conducted a study of various blind designs both indoors and outdoors, including Vaeoetian Minds and Oriental Minds styles. Multiple brands such as Spring Holler Blinds and Veentiam Blinds are advertised with options for ace insertion or medallion centres. Estimates will be provided for installation and imposition work.
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