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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
4
Legislative Council debates the Land Act Amendment bill on second reading. Mr. Drew criticizes the 50 to 150 percent tax on pastoral improvements and poison leases, urging safeguards and targeted application while ministers defend policy aims and potential district variations.
RoW Pennefather, a candidate for North Province, spoke briefly at Carnarvon due to sea passage. He opposed taxes on property owners, urged water provision in back blocks, artesian boring, and expansion of rail and tramway links to mining districts, plus farm cultivation incentives and debt transfer avoidance. He praised the current government’s development drive but warned against rab bits and urged careful public works funding.
A fragmented bakery notice in The Geraldton Express advertises delivery to addresses within seven to twelve months after receipt of payment. It mentions periods and days and hints at scheduling but details are unclear.
The notice outlines eligibility and terms for obtaining crown land across divisions. It lists residency, fencing, improvement, and planting requirements, deposits, and payment schedules. It details ranges of land parcels from 100 to 1000 acres, rents per 1000 acres, and timelines for residence, fencing, and cultivation. It also notes concessions through the Agricultural Bank and travel fare refunds, with conditions on transfers and services for new selectors.
The Supreme Court of Western Australia issues probate notice for the will of Andrew Jameson Ogilvie late of Morebison House Station farmer and grazier deceased under the Administration Act 1908. Creditors and others with claims must prove them by a specified date. the executor will distribute assets accordingly and will not be liable for distributed assets to unimproved claims. Dated December 10, 1900. Haynes Robinson and Cox solicitors for the estate.
The piece reports Xmas and New Year events across hotels including Railway Hotel Miners Arms and Honey ton Hotel ending the season. The Nuns Bazaar at Mechanics Institute raised £51 185 Bd. A rain shower marked the new year. A Recreation Groups cricket match saw Northampton defeat Geralston 84 to 28.
The record lists monthly import and export totals for December through November, showing rising import values and varied exports. Grand totals indicate imports at £154,871 and exports at £199,088 with a combined grand value near £22,604 1s 10d in the described period.
A poem recalling the pioneers who crossed oceans and seas to settle lands under southern skies. It celebrates brave ship crews, their steadfastness, and the enduring track they left, honoring their names and the long voyage toward new homes.
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