["Southern News", The Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA), Saturday 12 February 1910, page 3]

SOUTHERN NEWS.

Perth, February 7.

In connection with the affiliation of the Railway Officers' Association and the W.A. Amalgamated Society of Railway Workers, Mr. Gregory stated that the matter had been discussed by Cabinet, but it had been found that the principle contained in the proposal was contrary to all railway practice, and that it was absolutely necessary in the interests of the service and of the public that the officers' association should be distinct from the workers' union.

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February 8.

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Marble Bar was visited by a heavy storm yesterday. Three inches of rain fell, and several buildings were damaged.

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February 11.

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The s.s. Koombana is discharging 5,000 sleepers at Port Hedland by the aid of passengers and other members of the crew. More trouble is expected when the s.s. Charon arrives.

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