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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
2
Disjointed OCR text describes a railway project with scattered names and places. The jumbled passages mention various individuals and institutions, hinting at a plan or event linked to a tower, a school or college, and potential dates, but the exact details remain unclear in the readable segments.
Hannah Mitchell, beloved wife of Sammer Mitchell and mother of seven, died at Northampton WA on April 28 1907 aged 66. Husband and children mourn irreparable loss as two long years pass until reunion in the home eternal. Inserted by those who deeply mourn.
The piece denounces Australia’s capitalistic press for bias against the Fisher Government. It claims telegraphic reports from the East omit Fisher’s rallies and that Melbourne papers suppress his speeches. It urges Unionists to publish a daily paper across capital cities to advance political aims.
Shipping notices show Strests, Dalgety and Cow shin Agents listing steamers sailing from Fremantle to Geraldton, North West Port, and Singapore. Vessels Minilya and Milebalite depart Fremantle on varying dates in April and May for Geraldton, North West Port, and Asiatic destinations.
Fragmentary notes describe a vessel unloading an estimated 107% tons at Peemantle and Hug Albany after visits to Mromantle and Londen. Names like Chirnant, Heer Wilts, and Eller appear as acting officers or entities. The garbled text mentions rail at Peemantle and a visit sequence with Albany, Geravitnn.
The Geraldton ALN branch faced a proposal to express public support for patronage of a competing laundry service. Inductions began a new washing and rowing emporium, with the motion carried by a single vote as the majority argued for the new venture.
The piece discusses a proposed power loom project facing opposition and doubts about public support. It questions whether workers and women conceding wages will accept mechanized help, noting anticipated resistance and uncertain patronage from households already doing laundry and other tasks. The forecast hinges on lower costs and promoter credibility.
A Perth paper notes a new industry forming around salt production in Three Springs and Port Gregory. It cites early results, local investment by Gorabivon tm, and forecasts that WA will meet domestic and Singapore demand. Salt output already exceeds 1000 tons at Port Gregory this year, with 2808 tons imported last year.
Local and general notes recount Australia maintaining third place in world gold production with a tally around £688,200,000. Mentions Mr May of Mullewa and a transport plan for a local meeting, plus letters from W Nicholls praising local rushing facilities and advocacy for miners at Lennonville.
Perth report notes the Court of Crown Cases Rawenye dismissed a local appeal. Mr James Gardiner appointed government representative on the Board of Appeal by Walker of the Lands report. Court convict history and public service implications noted.
Perth report from Melbourne notes the Board of Works appoints Mr Calder as head, with Enilor Chief taking a seat on the Commonwealth Youth Committee. The public test of the new leadership is underway as government bodies reorganize.
Worth and nearby traders report limited activity at Derth with 14 fresh trucks noted. Prices varied as oats and dhal sold irregularly, some quality concerns. one lot moved at a bidding price of 4. The market showed scarce prime stock and a cautious tone among buyers and sellers.
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