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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
2
An official notice from Western Australia announces a public hearing for a Wayside Licence in the district of Victoria. It states the applicant is Lam a Walker in Mullowst and lists times and places for the hearing on a Tuesday in September 1904. Names of local officials, witnesses, and solicitors accompany the formal notification.
Dalgety & Co Ltd advertises a public cattle sale at Mingenew Market on Friday at 2 PM. About 300 mixed cattle including steers cows heifers and calves offered by Albion station and others. Terms to central Greenough district. inquiries to Geraldton and Perth offices.
Presbyterian church and Sunday services listed with names and offerings. Retiring officers noted for Aborigine mission. Catholic and Methodist curates named with morning and evening devotions. Anglican schedule shows Holy Communion, morning and evening prayers with rector Saunders.
Shipping notices From Melbourne to Fremantle and Albany via Nor West Ports list passenger names and agents. Howard Smith Co and Dalgety and Co announce steamer departures with dates August 26 to September 16. Berths remain available and tickets may be secured at agents offices.
A concise report notes an independent member entering the scene amid the party system. It references current arrangements and hints at shifts in alignment without detailing names or dates.
A lengthy, era style critique condemns the independent candidate who refuses party allegiance. It labels him an interloper and a pariah, arguing he undermines voters’ ability to choose between major parties and could skew parliament's judgment. The piece decries his neutrality as cowardly and urges electors to favor party candidates.
The report covers a range of local items including the appointment of Charles Smith as Chief of a milling firm, J Criddin joining the Demgarra Board of Health, and remarks on candidates for the Irwin and Ben Monge elections. It notes inquests, a wedding within a company office, a Victorian swimmer emigrant fare, and Victorian factory duties reduced to 1/20.
The report outlines SA Parliament plans to regulate inebriates bush fires and cruelty to animals, including creation of another ministerial portfolio. It notes a rough day with rainfall and low point registrations, plus local notices of church services and upcoming performances and travels of several individuals.
The Machelirs of Fireenough hosted a live gathering in St Garberine's Tul ot Wemnestey, with a fashionably dressed crowd including gentlemen from Magar and Garabiteon. The committee led by Secretary AS Bh Themipsin and MD Warkeat organized a lively program with witty entertainment and elegant costumes.
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