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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1912
Page
2
Important notice to the public of Geraldton and district. M L Maley offers long experience in trade including ten years with Jammer Marshall and Co Adelaide three years with C A Englelbrecht Geraldton two years with Switch Geraldton and two years with Frank Green and Co. Maley guarantees satisfaction and solicits patronage.
Shipping agents Burns Philip and Ltd report vessel movements in December. Gorgon departs Fremantle for Geraldton on December 13 then to North West ports and Singapore December 16. Mirleroo carries Geraldton to Fremantle around December 2. Carding details include Dimboola sailing Sydney December 3 and Melbourne December 7. Coolgardie from Fremantle to Geraldton and back to Fremantle, with Fremantle to Eastern States on late December 30.
Constable Stephens reports on York district prospects with grain yields variably forecast. wheat and barley expectations are mixed while overall crop conditions are good. The Victoria District Turf Club lists December stakes, and a Geraldton Nursing Scheme charity match is planned. Geraldton Gazette notes the death of Gustave A. Trigg, a respected local resident.
The Municipal Council debated a proposed bowslip project with strong opposition from Mayor Kelvoman and Dr Fungarford. The department pressed to cut a section of the jetty, while residents argued the jetty’s exclusive public use must be preserved. An inspection was ordered for Friday noon to decide on action and potential restrictions on jetty access.
An auction notice from Geraldton listing Pioneer Dardeng flats land for sale with high value, urging farmers and oils to secure first class property. Full sale details available from H.S. Mackenzie and Co Auctioners. Also notes death of Mr. Trigg and condolences to Mrs Trigg. Mention of ships Warilda and Wit and Plymouth voyage dates for December and passenger plans to Western Australia.
Perth December reports show November receipts of £318, expenditure £292,101, leaving a net across the month of £48,443. The accumulated deficit stands at £316.
In a rain affected cricket day, Mercantiles edged Commercials by three runs while Rathways failed to overpower Gereantton. Geraldton fell early before veterans Peat Barker and others steadied, and Railway’s Munro Howell and Kidd sparked a tense chase, with Stokes’ bowling anchoring the innings.
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