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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
4
Government veterinarians report hereditary sidebone and allied hoof diseases in draught and other horses. Examination guides farmers to detect cartilage changes in the fetlock area and to prevent wider bone deposits by prudent shoeing and care.
The Meteorological Bureau notes a warm interior and bright days with storms in late winter. Rain varied, some stations recording high totals while others saw limited precipitation. Port rainfall reached 2.69 inches. Augusts of 1901 and 1902 had notably lower figures.
The record lists multiple shearing events with sheep counts and stand numbers. Locations include Moonynonoska, Wye, Dongarra, Tollerang, Pindar, Yanget near Geraldton. Dates span September 26 2004 to October 15 with varying flock sizes from 8 000 to 25 000 sheep and 7 to 10 stands.
The Gasworkers attacked Mors Brinner Co a chemical and gas engineering firm after it refused to raise wages. Sir Jobh Brin ner, head of the firm, denounced the assaults and said workers receive a yearly holidays and pensions but will not give up benefits for a wage rise.
Inter State reports a drowning case at Waterion sugar plantation with Als Gro Hugden and a warned police absence. Sydney burglary at Rapillon Manutacy Waring Co. results in theft of money and materials. Jockeys Maltchester suspended for twelve months. Fire damages a Groth and Co. warehouse in Upper George Street, with injuries and extensive losses. Arbitration Court hearings critique living costs and legislation. Probate challenge over Koombana related will. cereal crop area rises. Perth tramway nationalisation and town hall plans move forward with a seven-member committee review.
A grand Living Whist and Kirmess spectacle under Major Sheets unfolds in the Commonwealth and New Zealand towns. Twenty five performers join dances and songs, with whist game roles and chaperones listed, all for Visiting Nurse Appeal.
The document catalogs chaperones and participants for a series of numbered dances including No 12 Indian War Song and Dance No 13 French Court Minuet No 16 English Court Minuet No 17 Tambourine Dance No 18 Sword Dance No 20 Austrian Court Dance No 21 Skirt French Fancy Dance and No 21 Five Starred Flag. It names various ladies and gentlemen, chaperones, and solo performers across multiple dances tied to a preparatory or society event. Notable figures include Sylvia Clarke Ivy Gibson Sitting Bull Poundmaker Crystal Star and several Ms and Mrs listed as chaperones and performers.
An advertisement urges planning for winter home changes at Wells's Sehnapps showing new goods daily. It highlights comfort accessories and Go-carts with soft prices, inviting customers to visit the shop for reinvigorating tonic and pure beverage offerings.
The Geraldton Cricket Association held a large inaugural smoke social at the Victoria Hall on Saturday with cricketers and enthusiasts from the town in attendance. President MacDonald spoke of uniting locals, forming new clubs, and fostering junior cricket while planning a country week with WAC. Speakers praised donors and the Green Cup trophy, and awards were presented for batting and bowling.
A reader discusses judging methods for draught horses at agricultural shows. He argues for standardizing evaluation with Wisefock type descriptions, trained judges, and clear point systems to inform the public and educate enthusiasts about judging criteria and horse breed features.
An item from a London directory notes annual trade listings by manufactures and merchants across the United Kingdom and highlights advertising rates from £1 to £3. It also promotes Abelairch Lane Tendon and W. Zimpel blinds offering a range of interior products and ready-made window treatments with delivery and estimates available.
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