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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
2
M T Browrrigg announces Uptondaie Steam Laundry with promotions aimed at quality service. The note lists hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 5, Fridays 8 am to 8 pm, and references Fitspatrick Co as related party. The fragmented text outlines establishment plans and business promotions.
A damaged OCR entry notes a chestnut mare aged last seen branded, with a bay colt foal at foot. The listing mentions Parson F D.OREAM and “Mallews” as identifiers. The readable fragments indicate a stud or breeding record from Mallewa in November.
Public Works contract noted for Youanme Police Buildings additions under the Public Works Authority office. Under-Secretary for Public Works announces work by lenders and partners with August noon deadline.
A public notice from Geraldton Municipal Council Central Ward advertises general information on household connections and district engineering, authorized by E A Udy. It invites residents to engage with the council regarding local services and infrastructure matters.
Church of England notices list Holy Communion and services including children's and evensong. Readers see meeting times, masses, Sunday school, and Legion events, with names and places such as Spain and The Collen Call.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice or brief event item with names and a place. The readable text mentions Wolfe and Grink in a likely social or community context, suggesting a notice about a person or event with limited legibility.
Shipping agents list the movements of steamers to Eastern States and other ports. Vessels such as Kapunda, Hobdala, Marioo Waves, Riverina, Zealandia, Minderoo, Paroo, Charoh, and more sail from Fremantle, Geraldton, and Perth to Fremantle, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Java, Singapore, and Albany with August dates and varying itineraries. Multiple ships depart Fremantle in late August and September for destinations including Geraldton, Eastern States, and West Coast ports.
At the Police Court Edoemd Douglas Lowrie faced charges for foul language in Mar e Terrace and resisting the police. He was convicted on the initial charge and fined £2 with 1s costs. in default two months imprisonment. A second charge of resisting police carried £2 fine in default two months’ imprisonment. The bench, including Messrs Meadowcroft and McKay, denounced his conduct as disgraceful and warned such language must stop. A note mentions Geraldton-Yuna Train Service and a petition for improved Upper Chapman railway service, with officials reportedly not recognizing the need for changes.
Sandstone footballers Andrew Osborne and Watty Brown shone at Geraldton with notable plays as local press notes. A police court case condemns public disorder, urging police action, while rainfall data, Y.A.L. tours, probate notices, church services, and junior football trips fill the rest of Geraldton’s week.
At the appointed hour Mayor Mr G Kempton and councillors attended as Mr Gardong received the key and the municipal electricity project began. A luncheon followed at Kreemanon's Hotel and toasts were proposed to the Municipality of Gergkiten and the mayor.
Market reports show mixed Wheat prices with Australian cargoes and freight bids. Local offers hold firm as supply tightens with trucks and byproducts like oats bran and pollard showing limited interest and prices moving within previous ranges.
The report details balances of C8878 and Dowsin stock and actions to invest. It mentions ore production, ore shipments, and financial indicators, with references to operators, managers, and a company meeting. The text notes dividends, internal finance steps, and cost-cutting measures across mines in the region.
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