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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes 200000 bales and shipments linked to Fort Fremantle warehouses. Mentions buyers at Troy and special cases with low charges. Text is garbled and incomplete, hindering precise dates or entities.
Ab Bet warns trespassers on say leads at Rudd's Gully or Eradu will be impounded. All fervons found kangaroo hunting or driving a tack over the wild lands without written permission will be prosecuted.
Dalgety and Co report minerals for Medt steamers. Chavon sails Geraldton to Fremantle on January 1? Gorgon to Fremantle to Geraldton on January 29. Gorgon then sails to Nor'West ports and Singapore on January 30. Charon departs Fremantle for Geraldton and Java to Singapore on February 12. Riverina sails Adelaide January 21 and Albany January 26 to Fremantle, tracking to Geraldton.
The article notes Australia leads world wool exports and dominates wool imports to Europe and North America, with 70 percent of such wool. It lists wheat and mineral outputs, rising domestic manufacturing since Federation, and tariff and labor factors shaping industry growth in NSW, Victoria, and Western Australia.
Local and general news recounts a recent cyclone aftermath with rain totals across townships and notes on municipal matters. It covers hospitalities, theatre profits, publican strikes, a court case, and upcoming church and council events alongside rail and shipping updates and remarks on state and federal affairs.
An article argues Australia should expand secondary industries to keep import money at home. It notes declines in certain imports but highlights large yearly wine imports and a need to develop iron, agricultural machinery, mining equipment, and general manufacturing. Emphasizes skilled Australian workers and the potential for a robust domestic market and defense readiness.
Abdul Mahomet faced charges for stealing a pair of trousers at Walkaway. Mary Johnston and Edward Brennan testified, detailing the shop theft and the suspect’s in-store movements. After witnesses described where the trousers and a torn note were found, the bench discharged the accused.
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