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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1914
Page
4
An opinion piece by Le Grondeur argues Wantralla’s cultivable area extends beyond narrow bounds. It attacks the Southern Times for opposing farmers and praises the Labor government’s alleged aid to the poor and agriculture while predicting electoral shifts between Labor and Liberals.
A sensational testimonial touts Doan’s Ointment as a universal remedy for piles itching and pain. The narrator claims eighteen months of suffering ending after using the remedy, praising its soothing effects and urging readers to buy from local stores at advertised prices. The piece imitates a testimonial format common to late 19th or early 20th century ads.
The piece discusses apple and pear cultivation in Western Australia, noting soil variation and landscape features. It cites yields, costs, and potential per acre value, with references to orchard sizes of about 20 acres and projected returns over years, highlighting varietal suitability and pricing factors.
A historical survey discusses Western vineyards focusing on climate, soils, and drainage as key to wine quality. It notes soil strength, summer heat, and moisture balance influence grape ripening and flavor, with references to regional works and horticultural figures.
Amended schedule shows numerous mail routes and times across towns and districts. The timetable lists locations including Perth Fremantle Midland Walkaway Greenaugh Goorzimi Narngun Hootenal Danearra Mingenew Myra Tiree Springs and many more with varied departures mainly in early morning hours on different weekdays.
Geraldton College, famed for naval high standard, shows certificates from Adelaide University Royal Academy Trinity College and others. Distinctions include first place in West Australia geography elocution and commercial prizes. advanced senior honors and numerous lower grade distinctions. Students prepared for Adelaide University Public and Commercial Exams and various professional courses.
Aptestal accommodation for art students lists model, perspective, drawing, painting, stencilling, woodwork, and needlework courses. Private tuition offered at two guineas per term with optional shorthand and typing instruction, plus theory of music and other topics hinted.
A dense list of advertising entries from Geraldton and Fremantle area businesses. It names ADELAIDE & CO, Geraldton. Atlas Engineering Co. Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Dalgety & Co. Doan's Pills. Fuller & Co. Geraldton Laundry and Hotel. Glover, W. F.. Gotch Ltd.. HorOther firms and trades such as timber, hardware, drapery, saddlery, smiths, and professional services. The directory includes Marine Terrace and Geraldton addresses, with multiple firms like Nering, Harware, Tailors, and Merchants noted.
The London Directory offers a complete commercial guide to London and suburbs. It lists export merchants and the goods they ship, the markets they serve, steamship lines by port with sailings, provincial trade notices, and trade advertising rates from 30s to £2. It advertises freight paid copies on postal order and provides contact details for advertising in the directory.
European agency offers bulk trade terms for British and Continental goods including books stationery hardware machinery and jewellery. Features 34 percent commission and quotations on dam and sample orders from £10, consignments sold on account. publishers also provide international directories and showroom advice for furnishing schemes.
A damaged OCR fragment describes public notices and business directories across regions including New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Australia and Western Australia. It mentions Perth Fremantle Kalgoorlie Coolgardie Northam and other towns with business listings and advertisements stressing their utility to buyers and local readers. An appeal asks for funds and mentions a publication called Celebration Express.
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