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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
4
The report highlights Starlight Meats Rogers and McCormacs at Look dinate with promising prospects as owners head north. It recalls the Happy Jack Mine incident where 144 tons were shipped for treatment to Lennonville, returning without gold, averaging a low yield per tonne.
The Great Gingall reports £188,000 in liquid assets at year end. It is the sole entity to assess its mine at a nominal figure from revenue and has effectively written off most of its plant and machinery.
A fragmentary quotation discusses cues in a field with potential for development given adequate capital. Lloyd holds the key position with the Light of Asia property as a focal point. The text hints at forthcoming displays and plant readiness, mentioning a six-cache setup and an average result notion.
Andrew Thomas Sarte a 59 year old General Worker at St George Mine was seriously injured when his clothing entangled in shaft belts while removing debris from a shaft. Rescuers freed him and Dr. Ashton treated him. condition remained critical with possible spinal and head injuries. Sarte a respected Murchison resident and newly joined Amalgamated Miners Union member appeared at a JP’s hearing later that evening.
An old ad style piece touts life insurance like a ready cure and promotes Bonnington’s Grand Cough Remedy and Jains Cough Remedy as speedy cures. It urges readers to obtain these products via chemists and storekeepers, claiming reliable relief from coughs and related ailments.
Supplies exceeded needs this week pushing values higher across rooms and markets. Highest prices seen for wheat and related grains with prices about 51s dine and 2 26 fd. Demand remains quiet with inquiries focused on prime wheaten for immediate needs.
A collection of testimonials from customers across Victoria praising Freetolds for indigestion and headaches. Letters ask for bottles and note quick relief, with offers to mail directly from W. G. Hearne in Geelong. Advertisement urges chemists and storekeepers to stock Frootoids/ Froctoids with premium fruit-based actives.
Residents recall John M. Thomson longtime mine manager honored with supper and gifts on leaving Dundonald Bowhill and Bowhill Collieries. A tribute noted his nine years of service, local involvement, and leadership in education parish affairs and drainage. Thomson replied warmly amid portraits and press coverage.
Market weekly notes show mixed cargo arrivals and price movements for chafes and cereals. Demand varies by grade with prime green wheats firming slightly while lower qualities ease. rain damages reduce supplies and export shipments to Melbourne Rodney and other ports are reported.
A critique of the present Government in Western Australia, labeling them promise breakers with a 32-member faction and a 15-seat majority. It lists alleged failures including legislative and administrative missteps, local referendums and policing fund issues, railway rate changes, and various scandals connected to ministers and departments.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Upper Irwin Roads Board was held at Bath. Present: I. Lee-Stwere (chairman) and Messrs. Waterson, Boal, Wells, Black, Bashford, and the secretary. Minutes read and confirmed. Reports, correspondence, and road matters discussed. Grants considered. swing-gate permissions granted. road closures approved. tenders accepted for gravelling and drainage works. rate book to be issued. accounts £244 13s 2d approved. meeting closed.
A practical guide on using newspapers to advertise a shop, stressing timely copy, newsy tone, and consistent branding. It urges prizes, pricing transparency, and avoiding jokes that hurt sales while recommending clear product listings and concrete figures to prove value.
A bemused punter and owner debate racing fate as auntie distracts and friends urge caution. The speaker muses punting may lure but prefers prudent bets, hoping to protect a cherished wager on Woots Great Pepperiaing Care.
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