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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
4
A Greenough correspondent laments the ongoing clash between a wild woodsman and a settled town figure, alleging biased reporting and urging readers to seek truth from the Greenough desk. The letter mentions Mr Bannerjee and the local press’s role, criticizing sensationalism and calling for sharpened community discourse.
A ratepayers meeting held on Saturday discussed erecting a road and lighting to balance rent parity pending further public inquiry. Attendees included Masery, Ssr Lint, the chairman, Win Biwhweh, George Baker, The Borrower, W Koal, and T. McCartney, who dissented. Notices read from the public.
A historical summary notes the town hall project in Geraldton, detailing its origins in municipal trust days, key figures such as Crowther and Shenton, and the 1908 1909 referendum that approved the loan for construction. It describes the town’s growth from sandhills to a modern port, the transition of governance, and anticipated prosperity tied to the hall as a catalyst for future civic buildings.
In Nahawah on January 20 06 a heated debate spanned the meeting of local trustees as they consider using the quarry funds to build a road board office. The plan would divert 730 from district roads including Wallaby and Ogkamen, with a final route decision and a reserve reallocation tied to schoolhouse closure and recreation ground use.
A compact guide notes summer dangers to health from heat and fatigue. It endorses taking a Bile Bean at noon and another at night to maintain vital functions and ward off headaches dizziness and nausea. The piece links heat to digestive disruption and urges dietary care and gentle tonics.
A fragment announces the Geradton Express published on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It states mailing availability to any address in the State for twelve months and mentions a rate of 12/8.
A Perth reader extols Doan's Ointment for all skin irritations including hives eczema and hemorrhoids claiming it cured a child and herself permanently. Mrs Mellows of Geraldton credits the remedy while urging purchase from Conway's Pharmacy and stores at 4/8 per pot with post by Foster McClellan Co.
The Premier told a Friday deputation that many were out of work and outlined projects. Authorities expect to employ 40 men on land works near Donnybrook Blackwool, 30 men reforesting near Waroona, and 15 men for a railway task force. A new Art Gallery project could also provide jobs. Work on Fremantle line extension would start in five weeks. Coolgardie Norseman line first section tenders expected in about eight weeks.
The notice outlines Crown land acquisition terms with free homestead options. Eligibility includes age and family status, limits on prior land, and land area. Applicants pay £1, must reside on the land for six years, erect or pay equivalent, and complete stated improvements within set timelines.
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