News and Notes from Geraldton and Beyond
A mixed column reviews local and distant items. It laments Western Australia politics, cites Geraldton council clashes over loud gramophones and stray dogs, mentions butter stocks in Tasmania and high livestock prices, and critiques government press in Civil Gazette entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Critch Dew
Gog
McGuvran
Northam
Kound
N.C
Corporation “Yards
Elizabeth Street
Vic
Meesre M'Millis
Anderson and Coy
O'Liagan
Bacchus Marsh
Officials argue for vermin board amid rabbit invasion fears
The Honorary Minister for Agriculture urges settlers to protect crops highlighting rabbit spread as a result of neglect. The bill would create local vermin boards with enforcement powers and notes government lands on fringes as breeding grounds needing action.
Life saved as gunmen steal aboard fleeing vessel
In a dramatic incident a life was saved as robbers boarded a fleeing transport near the harbor. Police pursued the suspects, a swift response prevented further harm, and the victim received medical attention at the scene.
Bargain for Church Attendance Sparks Humorous Exchange
A village clergyman offers John a pair of trousers to attend church regularly. John agrees and is later seen at church, while the clergyman presses for a firm commitment, asking how many more Sundays he must attend to count as his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cross Times
W.A
Charlotte Bronte
Anthony Trollope
Countess of Desmond
Agness Skinner
Eane
Jean Countess of
Roxburgh
Joh
John
Jobin
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