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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1916
Page
2
The notice lists rates for the financial year ending 31st June 1918 with entries for unimproved capital value and water rates. It records no rate struck for certain categories and is signed by James C. Kidd as secretary.
Shipping agents Burns, Kiip and Co Limited, and Burns, Kiip, and Co. Limited publish vessel movements. Fremantle to Eastern States note July 15 noon. Aliinga Morlat ta Patinga Rupara maintain Melbourne to Cairns via Sydney Brisbane Mackay. Kurnaipi sails Fremantle Geraldton schedule July 10, and other routes Fremantle to eastern states July 15. Mindero to Geraldton and Nor West on late July to August. Minderon movements include Geraldton to Nor West and August dates.
The West Australian reports a heated debate at the Asturat branch meeting and widespread criticism of parliamentary representatives. Burges rails at Monger and Gardiner, while Marwick and Me lend support to farmer interests amid party divisions. Austerity measures and calls for stronger Country Party leadership surface as readers note political tension and local impact.
The annual meeting of subscribers to the Mechanics Institute will be held on Wednesday the 14th at 8 pm in the members room. Only financial members may participate in the proceedings. The Girl Circles Movement holds its 16th meeting tomorrow at 5 pm in the Parish Hall for prospective members. The Visiting Tug has proceeded to Carnarvon for further duties.
Dalgety and Co. Ltd report a record price for sheepskins in the district, noting slight wear on hides and unchanged tallow. The late Warden Tray's funeral proceeded from Guildford to Karrakatty Cemetery with a large Belgian and government attendance, while stamps donations supported a nickel fund through Draper channels to Vinerstort, Holland.
The St. John s Church Fair closed Friday night after a satisfactory two day run. Attendance rose slightly from the previous afternoon as stalls delighted visitors. Awards praised art and water color entries by Vera Walls and others, with special prizes for spelling and juvenile sketches. Proceeds, boosted by public interest, will bolster the church fund, with organizers noting no raffles or money-raising tricks were used.
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