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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1910
Page
4
Farm and Station Topics reports a Sydney Daily Telegraph warning that the prickly pear pest devastates large NSW land areas. Parliament notes up to 12,000,000 acres infected, spreading at a million acres yearly, threatening colonization of arid lands and forced surrender of pastoral holdings.
Odd note discusses the Duke of Portland proposing to donate Carbine’s skeleton to Melbourne Museum. It mentions the altnnt Trenton and the Laimons jumper Hedleap, Caebine, foaled in 1915, among selective mares from an eyurking nobleman’s stock. The piece reflects eccentric, era-specific breeding chatter with uncertain names and dates.
The farmer plans to attach the dairy to an agricultural setup considering pigs as a key asset. Arguments favor pork production during shortages and rising demand, citing frozen pork markets and global reach. The sow’s milk is said to be richer in fat and protein than cow milk, supporting rapid piglet growth and cheaper feed for expanding litters.
In Melbourne a pastoral deputation met the Prime Minister and Attorney-General to protest the Land Tax Bill. They cited cases where tax would absorb 50 to 87 percent of income and leases could cost £500 to £700 yearly. The minister said he would consider facts but policy stands. Defence Minister Frazer said railway gauge issues are for states, aiming a wartime transport plan with state railway experts. The Federal Land Tax debate continued in the House. critics warned of confiscation injustices as closer settlement and land development be questioned.
A large meeting at the Masonic Hall in Victoria formed a new Australian party with a unanimous vote in support. A Footscray quarry blasting accident killed Charles Nicholls and injured Robert Roland and George Whitton. The incident involved M’Kay igniting charges after a mixed signal. Debates continued as Mr Deakin addressed the Commonwealth Liberal group.
In Gipp's Cross about 100 navvies quit work after Premier Verran's stance on Thompson remaining in his post. He blames the United Laborers' Union head and seeks a party split. About 200 more men at Mile End stop work. both sides remain firm.
In the Western Australia Assembly ministers explained three government measures the General Loan and Inscribed Stock Bill the Agricultural Bank Act Amendment Bill and the Roads Board Bill. The Agricultural Bank bill aims to raise capital to 2 2 5 million and support settlers, while the Roads Board bill consolidates prior amendments to empower boards with taxation borrowing and duties. The Licensing Bill was also considered with an amendment electing two court members and placing a resident magistrate in each district, approved by the government.
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