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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
4
Editor Hasan invites readers to send inquiries on agricultural and pastoral topics. Enquiries must be written under a name or initials with an endorsement including name and address, not necessarily for publication.
A veteran farmer outlines timing for cutting Algerian hay and methods to stack and protect hay. He argues proper cutting at the right moment yields high quality forage, advises four sheaves deep stacks, round or linear stooks, and careful thatching to prevent spoilage. He stresses speed after cutting and the value of well protected old hay.
In parliament Mr Fraser said Australia lacked sufficient rifles for service. A 50,000 man force would be supported by a Lithgow small arms factory expected to finish by year end, capable of producing about 15,000 rifles annually.
The Amalgamated Society of Engineers in South Australia forwards amended district rules to the Iron Trade Employers' Federation covering Adelaide Port Adelaide and Gawler. The union seeks higher wages and better conditions and warns that many union foundries could be affected by any dispute. A conference has been sought but repeatedly deferred with timing disputed. The amended rules are returnable on September 1.
Six Mt Pleasant wheelers received notices on the first day of the new award. A lodge meeting was convened to handle the issue. Dunleavy, a miners' representative on the Wages Board, sought a lamp to resume work at Metropolitan Colliery but was refused by the underground manager. A deputation pressed the manager who stood by the decision. Miners await district delegate board hearing as tensions rise.
At Belmont the two year old Cauldron bolted during a walking exercise, collided with a fence, and had to be destroyed due to injuries. The filly cost 150 guineas as a yearling, while the rider suffered a slight concussion. Judge Emden notes outward appearances mislead and the costs that follow.
In the Western Australian Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr Scaddan’s motion to adjourn was defeated 24 to 22 amid debate over tramway trouble and an arbitration interpretation. The charges against Troy and O’Loghien were discussed as police court action looms. Union finances for the Engine Driv ers Firemen and Cleaners' Union showed misappropriations totaling £107 5 9 with £43 18 11 repaid, leaving about £64 6 10 unaccounted. Abbott faces expulsion and unions advised to notify the Registrar of Friendly Societies. The Perth Police Court heard a sensational robbery case linked to Freedman’s, involving Hy Johnson, Ed McGuinness, and Morris Raphael, with details of a hidden safe key and a plan involving John Wrixon Black. The case was adjourned.
Perth reports signal a coming struggle over centralisation versus decentralisation as the Kalgoorlie government faces looming opposition. A large goldfield deputation awaits a railway decision, with Labor and decentralisation forces mobilising to challenge the Moore Government in next elections.
Correspondence argues Mira Lalu Benstead’s stage piano should be on the stage rather than fixed on the floor at the Town Hall. Reader cites safety concerns, obstructed scenery, and better acoustics, urging council to relocate the instrument for proper performances.
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