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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
Under instructions from the executors of the estates of the late James and Nelly Haselden, deceased, a probate action is pursued to settle the affairs and distribute assets to rightful heirs. The notice outlines standard court-ordered steps, including filing proofs and addressing claims by creditors and relatives.
Fragmentary obituary memorialing a deceased son and a daughter with garbled dates in January and February. Names appear jumbled and many letters are unreadable, but the piece honors lost family members and mentions loving parents and siblings. The text reflects a prayerful, late nineteenth to early twentieth century tone with personal tributes.
Charon arrives at 10 this morning with 4 000 tons of general cargo for the port. Passengers include Captain Bell and a mixed list of names. The ship sails this evening for Singapore via Not West ports, carrying sandalwood and general cargo, after taking on goods at Fremantle. Dalgety and Co report Fremantle movements with Minilys to Geraldton and North West ports, Riverina leaving Adelaide in February.
March 2 marks the start of Country Cricket Week at Petit. In the balance of the season the first area fixtures include Geraldton against Mercantile from February 19 to March 7, followed by Geraldton against Woote carra from March 14 to 21, and Wootacarra against Mercantile from March 8 to April 4.
A long, mixed Geraldton column reports health checks on rats, civic meetings, fire brigade plans, and local business canvassing for a milling company. It notes a fumigation scare on steamers, court appearances for disorderly conduct, and upcoming public events including a lodge dance and a social. It also covers weather, market prices, and local deaths and trials with scattered retail items and municipal notes.
The Midland Railway faces alarm over diphtheria outbreaks spreading via ordinary carriages. Medical officer reports four cases to Perth, urging immediate use of dedicated ambulances and full fumigation, warning of long reach of transmission and urging health authorities to act.
Tenders invited by the Water Supply Board for steel pipes and iron fittings for the Geraldton town supply. Includes rising main from Grimshaw Valley to Mount Scott tanks and two erected tanks at Mount Scott. Also invites bids for a Supervisor of Works salary up to five pounds weekly. Plans available in Perth and Fremantle offices.
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