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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
4
South Greenough and Mount Hill played a cricket match with Mount Hill taking victory on the final score. Key bowlers included V Connolly, M McCaig, and W Parry for South Greenough, while Mount Hill saw notable contributions from Dewa and G Connolly as their bowlers.
In a letter to the paper an advance agent for Hylasites Circus protests a Dongarra publican restricting bills and delaying arrangements for a booking. He notes clashes with a local church concert, asserts city leaders aided the boycott, and cites paying travel costs for performers. The writer urges a public response to the issue.
A letter from SHIPPER Geraldton dated April 9 criticizes the lack of posted arrival and departure times for ships at Fremantle and other ports. The writer notes occurrences like the Charon’s late arrival to Onslow on March 10, with weather delays and no timely updates. He urges regular telephone notices to post offices listing vessel times to improve information flow.
The Geraldton Printing Co. quotes compare favorably with Perth costs for printing needs. Business people and others are urged to try the new firm before sending work elsewhere, as it promises practical value.
A patient describes severe eczema covering the face body and feet. After six months of worsening condition doctors offered little help until Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent were used. The writer reports dramatic improvement after four bottles and praise for the remedy.
From Our Own Correspondent at Greenough a Walkaway reader chronicles parish life death in the district and a windy spell. He also mocks entomologists and fruit parasite schemes while praising bazaars and local gossip and hints at upcoming marriages and hotel developments.
Applications for liberal bank terms flood the Tia Agricultural Bank during February to April with 23 percent in February 233 150 pounds, 24 percent in March 24 750 pounds, and 867 applications totalling 10 925 pounds by mid April. The ten week total reaches 78 225 pounds, marking a bank record and prompting concerns over workload and staff capacity.
A terse Tuckanarra correspondent notes a Tuesday appearance of a beautiful meteorite followed by a boiler incident at the Batchelor mine. Report suggests workers escaped, with speculation about rockets or fireworks. Also mentions patent tonics in a local column style.
An advertisement claims a 35 year history of Bennington's Trigh Mose remedies for chest and throat affections. It touts the genuine article as the cure and urges readers to obtain it.
Northhampton notes report bread supply steady with daily demand. river flood limited transport while banking and mining have paused for repairs. sickness widespread. Dr Moffitt busily treating patients, weather delays water pumping, and copper mine water issues hinder inspection by Manager Oxley. locals hope for favorable test results despite delays.
Details on pastoral leases across Kimberley North West Eucla South Western and Eastern divisions with rental schemes per 1000 acres including terms of seven to five years and escalating years. Concessions to selectors through Agricultural Bank railway freight refunds and official assistance for land purchase and settlement. Agencies listed at major towns with ministerial approvals and notes on Bonnington's Irish Moss praised by Mothers of Australia.
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