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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
4
Sybil laments the lack of a maternity home or hospital in West Australia and urges mothers to unite across parties to press for one. She notes figures like Mea Lukin doubt government action and advocates midwifery training, private support, and state backing to aid new families in rural areas.
The article outlines a claimed new method of removing the appendix using a five inch instrument that expands the abdominal wall rather than cutting. The process involves a preparatory antiseptic and local anesthesia, expanding a tiny hole into a functional opening to extract the appendix, with claims of quicker recovery.
The Bartlet Labor Federation proposes sending a letter to Australian labor groups urging a single central head to unite workers across colonies. Melbourne should host a congress with limited delegates, aiming for a coordinated approach against capitalists and to strengthen international labor solidarity.
A Melbourne telegram reports Times articles arguing gifts should fund cruisers for dominions seas, reflecting Admiralty views on naval defence. The Defence Conference and Commonwealth ministry reportedly approve a slight modification to form Britain's defense scheme. In court, witnesses faced questions at the Royal Commission into harvesters. A Len non case was dismissed with costs. In parliament, Swinburne pressed Wages Board determinations and Sunday extra pay terms for engine drivers and firemen, with Miz Fillson endorsing full disclosure. The debate was adjourned.
In New South Wales on Friday Mrs. Monday performed a brave act when a little girl ran onto a tram line and fell as an electric car approached. Mrs. Monday rushed forward, dragged the child clear of the line, and was knocked down. She was taken to hospital for treatment.
In Parliament Mr O Malley dismisses claims the Fremantle loan failed and notes a telegram from Sir John Forrest. He cites Melbourne subscriptions of only three pounds and a West Australia mail delay under the Orient Royal Mail timetable. The Postmaster General is pressed to settle East West mail differences as discussions on the timetable proceed.
A minister and a parishioner clash as flames threaten the home. The man blames the elder woman for not extinguishing a blaze with a can of beer, while a child sits nearby amid the tense exchange.
Victorian racing figures warn that proposed rule changes could allow dis qualified owners to race at other meetings. The debate cites Geraldton and Walkaway events, potential wagering losses, and calls for stricter country meeting bans to curb evasion. A New Zealand stance favors stipendiary stewards, arguing racing would improve with stronger oversight.
A promotional note praises a new regional compilation for its accurate portrayal of the district. It highlights immigrant guidance, mining and agricultural topics, and up-to-date data on wheat fruit and stock, with extensive illustrations and on-site information from Champion Bay hinterland. Sellers list Geraldton agents for sale.
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