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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
1
A letter rebuts a critic who mocked Greenough and urges support for Mr Nason. The writer defends Nason’s long Parliament service, claims he was sympathetic to constituents, and notes timely replies from headquarters. The sign-off is F PLAY.
A lengthy reader letter defends Mr. Nanson, MP for Greenough, against accusations of arrogance and aloofness citing his approachability and responsiveness to grievances. It questions the opposition’s motive and notes concerns about the Roads Board and ward divisions, touching on local railway issues and political strategy in Western Australia.
A committee man strongly opposes the first extension of the Northampton railway and urges Mr. Hosken to reconsider his decision. The writer questions why he should work for the Labor Party while risking £25, notes past clashes involving Mr. Nanson and argues that the Attorney General should be free to aid the Liberal Party elsewhere in the State.
The Sunday gathering at Crufts Hall drew about four hundred unionists as Dooley Bartlett and Knox-Peden spoke on a Labor selection ballot. The vote opened and closed over two days with Dooley winning strongly, amid party unity and plans for future campaigning. Scaddan spoke in Town Hall, criticizing the Wilson Ministry, while shop workers pressed for union action, arbitration, and an early closing act amendment amid widespread labor unrest.
A fragment from an old ad claims Doan’s Ointment cured pricking piles and relieved private matters. It extols the product as a remedy for various ailments including hives bites and rashes, urging readers to ensure they get DOAN’S.
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