31 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
Br. W. Bennett announces entry into brickmaking on the Chapman River. The operation is managed by Hy. Pridmom, noted for expertise and reliability. Bricks available in any quantity or design at current rates, with prompt supply. PRESSED BRICKS Specialty.
A historical notice outlines steamship lines arranged by ports they sail to with approximate sailings. The Gersidton Express is listed as published every Monday Wednesday and Friday and posted free to addressors in the registry for twelve months from the night of 1808.
Fragmentary text references an unspecified Union, an individual named Spire, and accusations amid a distraction. Details are unreadable, with several garbled words preventing precise identification of persons, organizations, or actions.
Farm for sale detailing 4 acres Vector 200 acres CP texwhall and 1000 Paicon Lease. Includes nine docks, 220 acres wlonred with 4 wells, Tamall tank and a permanent pool for stock. Cottage with kitchen and 4 rooms, wood and stone stable with 4 stalls. Land offered with or without farming plant, part of 900 acres on the Btata iron agricultural land. Further particulars from O. W. Norris, North Chapman.
A fragmented travel note mentions SLY brands of Boers liquor stores and a nearby lodging option. It notes the Howl in one minute from the Railway Station and a Pasongur tuning left at Erulu, with vague timing details and unclear locations.
Prospector Mr Rowe from Kalgoorlie and Mr Racich describe a trek from White Well to Collin Rocks and Touhey’s Well, detailing water scarcity, intrusive dykes, and rich ore along a 17 mile route. They note shafts down 206 feet, stone values up to high per ton, and potential for costly machinery to extract payable gold.
Christensen and Bennie report three reefs sunk along the ground held with shafts 20 to 30 feet deep. The principal reef is 2 feet wide valued at 207 mw 3oz per ton. Donovan and party show a reef on an 18 acre block, and Smith and party on a similar stone eastward. Water scarcity hinders work as Rowe notes men travel 200 miles monthly for poor drinking water. Government has one salt well. a bore near Smith hit salt. With water and a good road, a government battery may rise. currently only about 300 tons available for treatment.
A local movement pushes to extend Day Dawn Township boundaries. The likely area centers on Cobham post office and Fingal Street, with the northern edge small and the eastern limit at the railway. Supporters argue inclusion grants voice in council elections and potential improvements with little extra rate burden.
The text claims that fatigue is from indigestion not weather and advises two doses of Chamberlains Tablets to restore the stomach and digestion. It mentions availability at stores and storekeepers.
The calendar lists new moon on January 4 at 1 48 a m first quarter January 10 at 9 53 p m full moon January 18 at 9 88 p m last quarter January 26 at 11 1 p m.
A Perth government house incident shows reporters barred from the Governor General ceremony for Hon. F. Pies. Morning Herald notes the press was kept outside and not allowed to report. The piece argues for press courtesy and public access, urging recognition of the press as a conduit to the people.
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