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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
2
A garbled ledger style note lists Dalgety and Co Ltd and related entities, with fragmented company names and unclear connections. The readable parts reference firms and dealings with ships or imports, but concrete actions or dates are not discernible.
Has been favored with instructions to sell by public auction on Saturday August 18 at the Masonic Hall Geraldton Town Lot 193 corner of Francis and August subdivision into four blocks with stone houses iron house and vacant piece. Particulars apply James Lascelden.
A cryptic procurement and boundary notice lists bidders and locations such as East Chapoan and East Chie's nas, naming individuals like Joan W. Hopkins and others. It references fencing work near a rad Lode chain area and a Walkaway gate setup, with scattered measurements and party names.
The advertisement offers town and country orders served promptly. Supplied direct from the Victoria Brewery. F A Walmsley proprietor. Includes astronomical details and August lunar phases.
Movements of the Paroo and Sultan steamers include Paroo departing Fremantle for Geraldton on or about Sunday August 12 and Geraldton to North West Java and Singapore on or about Monday August 13. Sultan leaves Geraldton for Fremantle and North West Ports on or about Sunday August 26. Riverina departs Sydney August 20 Melbourne 25 Adelaide 5 for Fremantle transhipping for Geraldton.
The article argues the chaotic unattractive foreshore should be rebuilt by government action. It compares Geraldton’s plan to Perth’s Swan River reclamation and urges the northern party and local authorities to unite for a public works project to open land for streets, parade and building sites benefiting the port and regional growth.
Local column reports the Geraldton City Band social dance at Durlacher Street with community chatter on police queries and public affairs. Promotions, accidents, real estate notices, and health board inquiries fill busy local coverage amid elder council and civic events.
Councilor J. G. Surra led a Monday night push for kerbed footpaths on both sides of the Marine Terrace approach to the beach. The move aims to present the town’s main entrance better and signals continued council unity and public works progress for Geraldton’s marine front from the railway wharf to the Esplanade.
To the Supreme Court of Western Australia notice is given that the accounts and plan of distillation in the estate of Samuel Millar of Freahwater Camp Station Shark Bay are filed. Creditors and interested parties must lodge claims by September 7, 1906, at 2:30 pm, or be subject to examination and approval by the court. The administrator intends to apply for probate under the Admissare then Act 1905.
Wragge’s famed scientific attainments promise a gripping display of Earth and celestial marvels. Mr Weagee expertly presents the majesty of creation, aiming to rivet all ages with clear, illuminated explanations and vivid demonstrations.
A government document lists Ernest Cream a 14 year old resident of Sandune road employed at Gray's store as an alleged bubonic plague patient. It notes clinical and microscopic dates February 1906 quarantine status and death in Geraldton Western Australia with remarks on his work location and household details.
In wet conditions at Kalgoorlie on Saturday outsiders dominated the program. Hurdles winner Avondale Booby led a list of upset results, with Little Mary and Saltillo among horses taking major events. Betting favored longshots with several 20 to 1 winners noted across events including the Flying Handicap and Holdfields Stakes.
The VATC Grand National meeting took place Sunday with winners named Corinthes Lodgou and Gra eral. A notable fall occurred involving Crenthus Rad during the event.
The article discusses opposition to Sir J Abtchell's land tenure proposals and Bimat Meckerng's speech supporting converting leases to freeholds. Mr Mitchell argues a special tenure for wealthy landowners outside the Rainfall belt, allowing up to 20 acres with required improvements and secure tenure to encourage development. He denies reference to riotous patril leases.
Greenough News reports a sparsely attended ratepayers meeting at the Public Hall Walkaway on the 30th ult. The chairman reviewed the year and the secretary read the balance sheet. Questions on expenditure and local matters were answered, with no support for Roads Board Association or the Width of Tyres Act secondment. Discussion touched on a station or stock line and was left to the board’s discretion.
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