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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
4
News notes how a farmer near Mullown plans a dry farming venture inspired by Professor Lowrie's remarks at a recent conference. The piece highlights optimism for eastern atlas agriculture and praises the practical lessons over theory.
An article explains using dynamite to break hardpan subsoil beneath surface soil in the Midwest, enabling deeper root growth for corn, wheat, alfalfa, and sugar beets. It notes the method involves boring holes and placing dynamite sticks with fuses, asserting benefits like improved drainage and drought resilience, with labor and cost considerations.
Western Australia is poised to become a major wheat exporter alongside South Australia as climate and production boost the regional crop. The twelve month period saw roughly 17,500,000 bushels sold interstate and overseas at an average price of 4s 6d per bushel, valuing exports at about £3,911,533 before merchant and shipper profits. The trend promises significant agricultural wealth for the Victoria District and related markets.
Average price aligns with last year and the State cash return nears £8,000,000. The piece critiques steeplechase starts at Bonldee, praises Curve, Brisbane Cup winner, and defends Australian stock against Indian buyers while defending Australia’s horse trade and wartime support.
A farmer Paul Molke was wounded after being shot near his home by three men and later jailed suspects aged 11 to 26 were charged with bodily harm. An inquest verdict found Victoria Williams died from blood poisoning after a medical procedure. Chauffeur Samuel Haas died in Prahran when his car crashed after avoiding a cyclist. Prime Minister Fisher announced next week’s payment toward the New Commonwealth cruiser costs, aiming for English financing with lower interest.
Premier Wade vows probe into union secretary allegations under the Industrial Disputes Act. A shocking tragedy in Lismore leaves Mrs Fratus shot dead, Chinese cook Jack Day also dead, and Japanese Mori Mori dead from a self-inflicted bullet wound. Mori Mori reportedly bought the revolver to frighten people and waited for Mrs Fratus’ return. Fratus separated from husband and left four young children.
A fragmented report quotes a man claiming multiple marriages and children across years, insisting he loved all his wives at some point. The text references an amshalant dad figure and a sensitive temperament, with mentions of wives and children amid garbled phrases.
Percival Renou a Hay Street land agent has been found drowned in the Swan River. In Kalgoorlie Edward Goulder won the Commonwealth Handicap after a race, then collapsed and was taken to hospital. A meeting of about 30 Esperance Land and Railway League members discussed deputation plans to Perth for railway construction along the Norseman Esperance line, estimating under £160 000 and under 130 miles.
In Auckland Judge Chapmin sentences Ou Wo Meg for embezzlement linked to gambling. He argues the totalisator should not err yet notes the law compels costly operations by gamblers and bookmaker classes, urging civilised handling of the gambling trade and legislative drift.
At a Trades Hall Council meeting in Adelaide delegates unanimously resolved to ask both Federal and State governments to address misleading English immigration advertisements. The plan includes contacting Labor Councils in other states to form an Interstate Committee to oppose British Immigration League recruitment. Delegates criticized migrant wages and harsh conditions, likening immigrants to dying men clutching at straws.
The Geraldton Guardian offers post free delivery for twelve months within the Commonwealth upon receipt of subscription. Rates cited show 3s. 6d. per quarter.
WEST AUSTRALIA Perth Monday Mr Must has resigned the official post and is understood to become an agent for the employers at the Arbitration Court. Mr B P Mackay donor of £1000 for privateerced the babies in it and Went Kimberley. Diphtheria outbreak reported at Claremost oel Noctham.
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