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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
2
An auction notice lists a freehold farm for sale totaling 200 acres with subdivided parcels, four walls and stock water, a four room homestead, kitchen, wood and iron fittings, and stock tables. The sale may include farming plant. additional details available from G. W. Norris of North Chapman.
Geraldton Water Board announces intention to construct water works in the municipality. It includes trenching and pumping equipment at Grimehaw's Valley, tank storage at Mt. Scott, and town rationalization. Plans and specifications under Water Boards Act 1904 are available for inspection at the Public Works Department Peril and Geraldton Municipal Offices. Objections must be lodged within 62 months with the minister.
The advertisement offers a two pound reward for information leading to the recovery of a bay mare described as about 14 hands, branded HR over a half moon near the shoulder. It warns that anyone detaining the mare will be prosecuted. A revision court is set at Northampton Court House at noon on February 8, 1908, for the Greenough Division of the Central Province, for electors north of a Fant line from the Baller mouth.
Notice announces the sale of a butchery and bakery business to Mr. WM Wilcock effective January 1908. All debts owed are paid to Mr. H Hadd. Receipt will be sufficient discharge. WM Wilduck announces good faith in continuing service and urges customer support. January 13, 1908.
Unproved farm near Northampton Tailway Station spanning 538 acres with paddocks, cultivated and ring barked sections. January 18 1908 features Sheffield Handicap and Hurdles nominations, district events, high jump, weights, ladies and children races, and special trains. Evening concert and games at Wallace's Hotel await attendees. J Knox-Peden, Hon. Secretary.
The Beerstory of the Board appoints Licensing Auticar for vehicle bicycle and dog registrations ending 31 December 1908. Fees due 1 January 1908 and payable by 31 March or face proceeding. James C. Kidd secretary Durlacher Street. Court at Greenough on February 6 1908 for rates in Central Province division. January 15 1908.
Arrivals report Buflarra from Nor West ports to Fremantle with 70 tons cargo for local loading and about 7 1 2 tons of cargo including 600 bags of wheat for Sydney. The new Sydney sails East via Fremantle Monday after Mrs S J Pot and Messrs Hi P Cooling Bennet and A Smith. Sultan to Fremantle January 23. Paroo to Fremantle and Geraldton January 26 27. Riverina to Fremantle January 18 from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide 26 for Fremantle transshipping to Geraldton. Continuous movement of ships from various ports with estimated sailings and transshipments.
The schedule shows third round games from January 16 to February 22 with Geraldton facing Mamcani le and Wootacarra meeting Mer. The fourth round runs February 29 to March 7 with Gerabitos and Mare dates, and March 38 April 4 has Wootacarra versus Mercantile. Adetable lists Sydney dates February 21 23 24 25 and other January and February fixtures.
On the Lith Jernuary 1905 at Chapman Hosa Geraldton there was a birth. Mr and Mrs W gn celebrated a ceremony at Tallering Bison AMES on December 17 at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Evolime widow of the late Jick Jamnes formerly of Port Melbourne James Hotel beloved a
The Express praises the Sunday Times for exposing abuses and aiding the weak, while criticizing its Perth rival over the John Gerahty case. A leader argues cabinet knowledge and the appointment of the commissioner, under the Supreme Court Act, raise questions about governance and political risk. The piece questions Cabinet awareness and urges accountability.
The article criticizes the Perth trial of Gerahty, noting witnesses called only for the defense failed to appear, Crown witnesses were absent, and jury venue debates between Perth and Carnarvon. It questions the use of local knowledge, doctor witness absence, and calls for transparency from authorities and press.
Local notices discuss W. E. Junmoy stating no agency for gramophones and selling direct imports. Geraldton theatre advertisement promotes Robertson’s comedy “Caste” for the Rowing Club fundraiser. Nominations for WA racing events, Lamb settlement requests, and a newly formed Choral Society practice are reported alongside weather readings and travel notices from Perthbound train.
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