24 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
1
Incomplete OCR reads 150 acres cleared with three wells and rock dockage, six and seven whitea, 200 mixersheep and ten horses on the pie party. Mentions a Stone Rays building and harness room with wanes and iron. Five to seven favorable particulars, apply to Ronan Narra Tatra.
Notice to the public that the business has been taken over and is supplying available quantities. Orders are promptly delivered, with stock replenishment and secure handling of items. Contact details and locations are provided for customers seeking information or purchases.
Letter argues emigration to Australia is failing due to selection and policy errors. Cites Central Emigration Board data showing 407 to Canada, only 2 to Australia, and questions why Australians benefit while Australia cannot absorb many workers. Criticizes Agent-General Coylhan and asserts education campaigns target domestic labor. Mentions routine medical ad for Cham berlain’s Tablets.
The piece discusses domestic labor shortages in Australia and use of 200 more workers, contrasted with Britain’s compensation of opportunities for Canadian workers. It critiques official policy and notes letters to The Times from Arthur, president of the Immigration League of Australasia, while referencing the Geraldton Express newspaper and subscription offer.
A damaged Australian notice discusses immigration methods and information delays, noting lunar dates for February and a query about accepting Mr. Deskin's offer to fund white population. It contrasts British press views with Australian urgency, urging a clear Australian response.
Mr T L Brown MLA visited Perth railway station on January 27 and saw a crowded Gerakiton train without a lavatory car. The station master blamed the Midland Co, and at Midland Junction officers blamed the Government. Brown lodged a complaint with the Railway Secretary, who reported action to prevent repetition. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic pains and offers a free subscription to the Meraldton Express.
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