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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
2
H Mackenzie directs readers to see the Notice Board at the office for private sales. The text lists Bale at LL Am and at Maronto LL, indicating locations or items offered privately.
A fragmented notice advertises sale of 1 acre freehold 200 acres leasehold and 1000 Porson Lowe with a fenced area, nine paddocks, 230 acres cultivated, water tank, stock yard, and structures including a kitchen, two rooms, wood and stone features, stables and barns. Offered as a whole or with plant, details via W. J. Norris North Chapman.
Public auction on Wednesday January 15 1908 at 2 pm by S Mackenzie from the Executors of Mrs Janes Unselden estate. Sale includes tables chests of drawers bedsteads wardrobes and a large quantity of valuable stock from Mr E Snell removal to new premises. Items listed include crockery glassware toys stationery and more at Masonic Hall Geraldton.
Notice that Geraldton Water Board plans water supply works including trenching and pumping gear at Grimmshews Valley, a storage tank at Mt Scott, and town reticulation. Plans and specs are available at Perth Public Works and Geraldton offices. Objections must be filed with the Minister within one month.
At Mingenew Police Court before Messrs G Davidson and W Oliver, George Dee faced a horse stealing charge. After lengthy evidence the bench found the evidence too contradictory to warrant committing the accused for trial.
The Minilya with 200 tons cargo and 377 bales of wool arrives with repairs after an engine issue. The Sydney arrives from the East with cargo and passengers, sailing onward via Fremantle to the East. The Paroo arrives from Singapore with 180 tons cargo and a few passengers, sailing later.
Fremantle schedules show Paroo sailing to Geraldton Nor West ports Java and Singapore on Sunday January 26. Riverina departs Burney January 18 bound for Fremantle. Melbourne Zeied and Adsiaids 20% sailing for Fremantle with Geraldton port calls noted.
Postal notices list closing times for mails to the United Kingdom and Continent at 10 o'clock Friday night for RMS Matta to the United States and New Zealand. A Tuesday January 14 departure is noted with late times recorded for respective voyages.
Following are the fixtures for the tadance of the meat with rounds listed. Third Round runs January 18 25 Geraldtee v Mer February 1 8 Uereldton v Woote carra February 15 22 Wootacarra v Mer cantile Fours Round February 25 March 7 Geraldton v Mercantile March 14 21 Geraldtom v Woote ar Mareh 38 April 4 Wantacarra v Mercamite
The provided text shows a fragmented fixture list with dates and matches but contains numerous garbled terms and missing details. It references test matches and dates around January and February, with unclear team names and venues. Further legible material is needed to produce a precise headline and summary.
A historical critique argues that festive seasons spark crimes linked to alcohol and laments inspectors for focusing on water dilution rather than health risks. The piece questions enforcement under the Liquor Amendment Act of 1897, noting prosecutions are scarce and consumer safety is underprotected.
The piece condemns liquor act administration and hotel suppliers for allowing adulterated drinks. It argues reform is needed to prevent dangerous practices that endanger public health and lives, urging stricter enforcement and shedding light on the criminal manipulation of drink strengths.
Fremantle visitors note progress in town buildings and the water board profits for the year reach about £1700 though squarer day details are pending. In the Pohow marine court Mr WJ Box remanded a man for a minor offense, and P J Laden faced charges for alleged arson at Mt Magnet with session notes. A woman found dead at Mocktharn was mourned after postmortem.
Local notice describes a proclamation for Geraldton to revise electoral rules with a session at Geraldton Court House on Wednesday, and lists market prices from the weekend with bundled produce notes and varied commodities. It also reports social events at Christ Church and remarks on local transport and waterboard plans amid ongoing industrial activity in the Murchison district.
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