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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
2
Benjamin Dilbert T. Wards of Northampton applies under The Mining Act 1904 for ground named Chapman No 1. Boundary points and compass directions given with lease details and dates. Objections must be lodged at the Warden's office by December 1906 with a hearing set for December 22 next.
Local notices detail a series of performances and shows with times and venues in Northampton and nearby towns. Highlights include Fanalaria at 8 o clock and events in Donga rra Mingene w with December dates noted.
The Mining Act notice announces T S Gilbert Edwards of Northampton has applied for a 20 acre mineral lease near Chapman Me, starting 1 chain west of north west block 1402, with a sequence of lines and angles. Objections must be filed at the Warden's office by December 9 1906 and a hearing scheduled for December 1906 in Northampton Mineral Field.
A condensed list of upcoming events includes a West Australian party speech at the Masonic Hall during the evening, a cricket match between Mercantile and Woota, and federal elections with polling day scheduled. The calendar notes Heraldton Quarter Sessions and a one day meeting series with follow up events in December.
Fragments mention Friday and a November day with names like Desombor. Details are incomplete, making it difficult to identify a specific event, people, or organizations for a concise news-style card.
The notice states the mail transmissions will occur per RMS with a late Tuesday night window and a morning Wednesday window. It records a post office timing hiccup affecting the usual dispatch pattern and notes the adjusted hours for incoming and outgoing mail.
Geraldton embraces a municipal loan of 3500 with strong local confidence. Local business figure Burt backs the project amid broader signs of regional growth including agriculture, pastoral success, Black Range developments, and Northampton lead mining revival. Banks offered varied terms as investors from across the state competed, with a local investor securing the loan at a 2 percent premium.
Mr. R. W. Penostatter KC is designated to visit the North West Province Legislative Council. He will officially visit the North West region and, as far as possible, address the council on every concern.
The Ex Criminal Court of Perth opens tomorrow with two murder cases linked to the Murchison region. Candidates from the WA Party for the Federal Senate address electors in Geraldton and at Day Dawn. Weather reports show a warm day cooling, with various financial and postal contract notes and a critical editorial on journalistic integrity.
The West Ward nominations for the municipal bye election were held this afternoon at four o clock. Three candidates were named Ernst Breda Frank Green and Richard Ward. A poll is scheduled for Tuesday from 1 pm to 7 pm.
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