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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
4
A heated discussion among local farmers and storekeepers reveals distrust of mill management. Critics say speculation and self-serving behavior threaten farmers profits, while some push for more farmer control to curb middlemen and ensure fair wheat sales and bread prices.
Discussion centers on rabbit-proof barriers as a costly but limited solution. Mr Crawford warns fences may be temporary fixes with the real issue lying in expanding pastoral areas and wild spread of vermin. He argues permanent controls require broader measures beyond fencing to protect agriculture and livestock.
The Party of Eight struggles amid a Labor split as STiggs runs against Fisher for leadership in Sydney. The eight members, including Richard, push disputes over ministry seats and defense methods, targeting Senator Prater and his union requests, amid a broader electoral mood and internal jealousy.
Boningons celebrate an Irish mass as illness coughs from a strep like season affect families and children along the bay rail as local health notes are read aloud.
The North Fremantle Fat Stock Market report shows improved yarding with strong demand for sheep and lambs. Prices rose across the board as buyers competed, with prime lambs and fat sheep achieving higher rates, and a sizeable consignment of 584 sheep and lambs penned on August 1–3.
A vintage ad proclaims Milkmats Coffee and Milk as a energizing beverage made from coffee, cigar, and milk. It claims the product is prepared and canned by Nestles and ready with boiling water.
An advertisement extols Bon Mingtons Irish Voice Tonic as the best remedy to strengthen the voice, soothe the throat, and build up the lungs. It urges readers to use the product for improved vocal health and overall stamina.
A scanned business directory lists numerous firms in Geraldton and Perth. Entries include A.S. Faulkner manager. Allen Baker and Pastry cook. Roan Bros Drapers. Bile Beans Co. Beecham's Agency. Clockwise suppliers like Allen and Co. Elders, Englebrecht, Fallowfield, and many more. The page showcases suppliers, merchants, manufacturers, and service providers across Marine Terrace, Murray Street, Wellington Street, and Fremantle areas.
A dubious ad touts Bonnington’s Irish Moss as a remedy for youth and old age ailments. It claims the moss cures chronic cough influenza whooping cough and growths with certainty while warning to beware of imitators and fake nostrations.
A distorted OCR fragment notes consultation by F. C. Towler on printing quality and related evaluation, referencing an award context and verification steps. The legible elements point to a formal assessment process and printing services overseen by Towler, with undefined specifics due to corruption.
The shore College towers over the bay, showcasing medieval style towers and expansive gardens. The presentation number highlights certificates from Adelaide University, Royal Academy, Trinity College, College of Music and Phonetic Institute Bath, with honors in geography, violin, elocution, shorthand and commercial subjects earned during 44 months of tuition.
Private lessons offered in model perspective geometrical art drawing oil and water color painting stencil work woodwork and needlework. Typing and shorthand combined for machine use. Music theory tuition sixpence per term. Prospectus from The Reverend Mother.
A fragmented timetable lists mail routes and pickup times across Geraldton and nearby towns including Fremantle Perth Midland region and numerous stations. Entries note daily, Tuesday Thursday and Friday departures with varied early morning times, half-hour adjustments, and private bag routes affecting Moora Mullewa Meekatharra and Northampton lines.
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