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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
4
A first person wartime mine shaft escape recounts a deadly blast, a ladder ascent, and a dramatic rescue. The narrator, nicknamed Tommy, survives with fellow workers as Steve and others help lift him to safety amid cheering crowds. A final gift from the miners includes a hair and mine gold token.
Professor Lowrie and Mr Abernerthey toured the Upper Chapman State Experimental Farm and declared the 300 acres among the best in the State. They urged ongoing work, noting mixed farming could make the venture profitable, and stressed farmers should visit to learn the methods.
The Erin Rifle Club held its monthly contest closing with Mr Grey winning the cup for carvers, Mr Bam Ronan second, and Mr H L Forrester third. Forrester had the highest score but penalties for past competitions dropped him below the winner. Tom Rosen tied with his brother Beaty for a share of top aggregate honors. The following results list follows.
From yesterday at the Grand Hotel in Victoria Melbourne Sir William Lyne endured a sudden hemorrhage treated by discretion. Reports tonight say his condition is serious but stabilizing as he recovers. Speaker Fisher urged federal industrial reform and equal pay for women, promoting arbitration court remedies and constitutional methods.
The Prime Minister notes passage of the Defence Bill reads a pledge to broaden citizen training, with militia modernization and compulsory youth training playing pivotal roles for universal readiness. A Commonwealth ad seeks an advertising editor with broad knowledge, while the High Commissioner Bill awaits the Governor General's assent and possible first appointment figures, with Reid or Forrest named among likely candidates.
In NSW the government remains determined to give legislative effect to the agreement as it stands. Mr Wade voiced readiness to hear West Australian proposals but expects Deakin to present arguments for any changes. Wellington reports Sir Joseph Ward opposing further land purchases at higher prices and urging a system aiding smallholders. NZ mineral output fell overall with silver rising in value to £17,570, while total mineral value reached £2,500,587, down £240,367 from 1907-08.
Sydney reports the Defence Minister Mr Cook addressing the National Rifle Association Jubilee dimsel last night. He announced a small arms factory is under construction and rifles will soon meet demand. Close settlement and stronger rail links to the Northern Territory are proposed to bolster defence and population.
In Western Australia an inquest into the death of Morgan Pritcherd at the Gwella South mine on October 11 concluded. The evidence showed the fatality occurred in a specified circumstance, yielding a verdict of accidental death.
The Commissioner of Railways reports Northern Railways total mileage of 85 miles 71 chains with Geraldton and Walkaway as key stations. It notes openings, gradients, rail weights, and repairs. Earnings show Geraldton £34,267 and jetty £6,504 for the year, with Mt Magent Namime and Dawn as other top earners.
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