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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1913
Page
2
A notice announces a public sale in Geraldton Queensland by LOWLIF 4 PARKER of the late J. W. Smart estate. Furniture, including an American organ, reed sets, and walnut pieces, will be auctioned from Armstrong Street with viewing prior to sale.
The mayor of Southern Croas attacked neglect of Yilgarn field, arguing the Bulfinch railway serves a wheat district far less than its gold output. He claimed gold worth £25,000 monthly would require vast wheat production, detailing the impracticality of matching that value with wheat. He warned against overestimating agricultural output and urged scrutiny, concluding with the maxim When found make a rote of.
The Mooro wstern Australia notice advertises a sale of horses dray teams and farm equipment by Malloch Bros and Norris on Saturday April 12 1912. Items include light and medium draught horses four light horses one new spring cart and harvester with details for bidders.
The piece critiques Liberal hypocrisy during public ceremonies in Kalgoorlie and Nunajin where ministers attend non party events. It argues ministers face partisan Attacks and warns cabinet members to avoid such functions to preserve decorum and prevent toxic exchanges.
A notice recalls Mr Dooley announcing a survey of the town to set up a sewerage system. It urges Mr Johnson to remind the minister and fulfill the promise, arguing an up-to-date system would benefit Wis town.
Shipping agents Mesure Duras Philp and Co Ltd report the Moromitia voyage to the Western States with departures from Geraldton Fremantle and Premunth on dates in April 1916. Vessels such as Sia Kumite Burnapi and Riverina appear among sailings to Fremantle Geraldton and North West ports, with multiple departures and deliveries noted amid a sequence of timetabled trips.
Citizens urge city to progress water supply and sewerage project with electric light, water mains, and a summer camp. Harbor completion eyed in 2–3 years, with £15,000 earmarked by March 1914. Proposals include council borrowing up to £3,900 for roads baths parks and play spaces plus support for Abattoirs and chilling works at the port.
A new school at Nanson is to be ready for pupils within about ten days. It will accommodate 25 scholars and relieve overcrowding at Mt Erin school. Sewerage work will lay about nine miles of pipes from Geraldton to Marine Terrace and Chapman Road toward the post office. Imperial Defence figures for 1921-22 show population distribution across parts of the empire. John Morrissey was fined 20s at the Shamrock Hotel for selling liquor when not legally open. Rovers Football Club held its annual meeting at Freemasons Hotel with officers re-elected and plans for a strong season. Local health officials warn against prejudices favoring imported foods and note producers use misleading labeling to appear regional.
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