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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
2
Nominations closed for the race meeting at Walkaway on Baruraxy 4-4 March with entries listed for the hurdle event and mile races. Nomination forms must be lodged with a 10 percent forfeit if protested, and last two year performances accompany each entry.
The Supreme Court of Western Australia notifies that a meeting of creditors for Edward William Wass of Walkaway, farmer, will be held at the office of E H Mordwell in Geraldton on the 7th day of March 1913 at 1 pm. Dated February 27, 1918.
Well established Geraldton shop with upstairs dwelling for sale. Owner leaving district due to family health. Profit about £50 per month. Low rent, central position. Full particulars to genuine buyers from Murchison Forwarding Co. Geraldton.
Nitro boat or private launch 85 feet long with 32 hp Union engine and 6 hp auxiliary. carries 24 passengers, beam about 32 feet, near Port, Barrack Street, Port. Asking cash or terms, ready for sale.
Public notice fragment mentions an Emmy winner thanks and a past service, referencing Me Cannon and an act. The readable text is garbled with unclear titles and dates, hindering full identification of the notice action, authority, or deadline.
Notice lists a scheduled pickup tomorrow Saturday at 19 30 hours sharp. A truck will transport menival quality goods from the railway yard to an unspecified destination.
Notices list a Holy Communion and Choral service at 2 pm, Children’s Service at 7 30 pm, Evensong and other worship events. Rev A Craven Rector led services with Sunday School, Bible class and youth program. Rev J E Stone conducts Anthem and Evening Devotions with parish activities in Perth.
Mesers Burns Philp and Co report ship movements of their steamers to Fremantle and eastern states with departures from Melbourne Adelaide and Geraldton. Kapunda Cape town? The reports list several vessels including Dimboola Cape? and Sydney bound trips on dates in February March and April, detailing departures from Fremantle Geraldton Melbourne Newcastle and Sydney to Fremantle Eastern States and Albany. The Adelaide Steamship Company and Mears Dalglynd also note sailings to Fremantle, Geraldton and Fremantle with multiple ports of call and schedule adjustments.
Local council minutes list the mayor Dr. J M Hungerford and several members including Drs firede Bartlett Gardamr Sander Stone Gollberg Kempton Conway among those present at the Wednesday night ordinary meeting. The report also notes writ dates and remarks on public issues and local humor.
Local council debates compulsory segregation, tuberculosis policy, and hospital charity support. Citizens respond to proposed measures while bands seek venue improvements and a ratepayers meeting plans to address municipal projects and foreboding costs.
Council discusses licenses for dogs and vehicles, plans a list of owners for enforcement, and considers police actions. A report on licensing, road use, and traffic control accompanies notes on public works and local property development plans.
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