Ragular Weekly Activities at Sheapehina Yard
Ragular weekly events occur at Sheapehina and Haden with descriptions noting Procountte Chall Hales at Perth Railway Yard every morning.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
2
Ragular weekly events occur at Sheapehina and Haden with descriptions noting Procountte Chall Hales at Perth Railway Yard every morning.
Has been favored with instructions from the Mortgagee to sell by public auction on Saturday August 18 at 2 p.m. at the corner of Francis and Augustus streets Geraldton Town four blocks including two with white-walled stone houses one iron house three rooms and one vacant piece for particulars apply James Haselden.
The Geraldton Express notes a Monday Wednesday Friday publication schedule and a twelve month free distribution offer within the state upon receipt of 19/6 in advance. The text includes scattered names and times, suggesting staff or contact references and incomplete postal routing information.
Movements of ships include FSuiten Keyes sailing Fremantle to Geraldton on Sunday 26 August. Bultan departs Gerak item for Murth West, Juve and Sigapore on Monday 7 August. Charon leaves Geraldton for Fremantle around Friday 24 August and returns Fremantle to Geraldton North West Port Java and Singapore on Sunday 0th September. Riverina sails Sydney 22 August Melbourne Sheh and Adelaide 28 August to Fremantle for transshipment to Geraldton.
On August 25 sunrise and sunset times are calculated for Geraldton's latitude and longitude. The August lunar cycle lists a full moon on August 4 at 8:59 p.m., last quarter on August 12 at 10:07 a.m., new moon on August 20 at 9:27 a.m., and first quarter on August 27 at 8:42 a.m.
Municipal Council report delayed and a varied township program outlined. W B Christie of Agriculture to speak at Masupie Hall on state agricultural resources. Chapman's watchmaking firm showcases silver plated instruments by Hawkes and Son imported via Charles Lupp. Items include trombone tenor horn and cornets in black velvet cases.
A reader letter defends Gib son against Tired Tim for publishing alleged untruths. The writer disputes the claim that anything he writes is guaranteed by truth and asserts Gibson’s integrity and public standing. He criticizes Tim and praises Gibson’s character, wife, family, and business in the town.
A letter from progress in Geraldton August 17 advocates developing the town foreshore to boost municipal finances. The writer supports a water frontage and promenade plan funded by land redevelopment, arguing private or government support could cover costs and improve adjacent property values. Debentures and rates are discussed as financing options.
Parliament in Perth discusses the Fremantle Jockey Club Bill and the Mines Regulations Bill while the Prisons Act Amendment Bill advances. Daglish leads debate on the Land Tax Bill criticizing inequities and mortgagee exemptions as ministers depart for goldfields. Prizes, prizes for children, and a village picnic feature a day of sport, prizes, and community activity amid rain damage.
A special committee of the Legislative Council opened an inquiry in the Municipal Council Chambers at 11 am on plague handling by the Central Board of Health. Members J M Drew J W Langsford and W Maley chaired. D Pascoe town clerk and Local Board of Health secretary testified. others including Dr Hungerfans were examined as the committee planned a site inspection.
Saturday last was the Narra Tarra school's picnic held at Lauder's ridge. The day’s weather was excellent and the outing was very successful. A brief note says Wolfe's Schnapps, described as agreeable and beneficial, was present as a tonic beverage.
The above company, fresh from a successful goldfields tour, perform at the Geraldton Masonic Hall on Thursday and Friday next. An interesting programme features moving pictures including an earthquake aftermath series. Films titled The Vicar's Garden, Sailor and Wolfvenan, Matrimonial Troubles promise humor and drama, with live acts by performers Wyn fret Hamimont and Prat Wotsen. Ticket pricing details and venue ambiance are noted.
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