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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1911
Page
4
In a letters page exchange, a writer attacks a critic as a misinformed agitator and mocks gadfly as a would be savior. The missive defends lumpers against foreign and labor leaders and mocks anonymity and promiscuous ideology amid White Australia rhetoric.
A Geraldton rail strike erupts over casual wage rates and a proposed pay rise. Union letters accuse the Railways Commissioner of failing to inform casual workers of intended increases while permanent staff gain. A November meeting heard an offer of 1s 13d per hour for a full eight-hour day, with workers to decide if they accept.
The December series continued with good buyer turnout and mixed demand. Reports cover Japan’s finance, Lancashire strikes, Australian rugby, France Italy tensions, and German troops moving to Shomghel amid harsh claims of atrocities, with British commerce debate and government policy under discussion.
The report shows a cumulative deficit rising to £115,782 after November transactions. WA forecasts for 1911-12 include production 390,2045 tons and returns 361,008 acres. area up by 297,146 acres yielding 151,239 tons more. Bills passed include Early Closing Act Amendment, Arbitration Act Amendment, Vera Cortion Bill, and Deputy Governor’s Powers Bill. The Agricultural Health Act Amendment proposes raising capital to £500,000 and expanding its powers. debate noted by Minister Bath.
The board convened November 24 with members A Johnson chairing. It accepted a 40 ft tower, 3,000 gallon tank, and stand for 270. discussed leases, road surveys, tenders for clearing and felling, and funds, with accounts totaling 315 0d approved for payment.
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