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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
2
Mesare Biron Philp and Co Limited report steamer movements toward Fremantle and Geraldton for a Sunday voyage. The notice lists sailing plans and route updates from the coastal shipping firm.
A fragmented notice states an auction in Mullewa Mullewa Ay on July 24 at 10 a.m. The readable portion mentions sale terms and likely auctioneer Bharp, with limited additional details due to garbled OCR.
The Geraldton Express reports on the Country Party turmoil as leaders and members clash over principles and policy. Nominations for General Elections require written undertakings to adhere to party policy while internal critics accuse leaders of conscription and betrayals linked to past treaties and constitutional disputes.
A meeting resolved that arions rats be levied on all ratable property within the district under the Roads Act. Rates include one penny farthing on the improved value and one shilling three pence on annual value across Yalgoo and nearby areas, with higher rates on mining leases. Subscribers face a June 30 billing, with nonpayment risking removal from wailing lists.
A recent conference grapples with party unity as leaders and critics debate ministerial power and potential government alignment. Key figures push for the CP to seize office while others warn against premature action, with nominations due by the 11th and spring looming.
A irregular digest of local events discusses mining output at Mt Magnet and the Yonanmguld mine, postal service concerns, and honors awarded by British authorities. It reports motorist and tram driver praised for prompt action, a police visit to clubs, a farmers conference in Nabewak Hall, a potential York electorate candidacy, weather impacts, a Lord's cricket match, nationalist opinions, protests over mail delivery, and various community notices including dances, auctions, and public inquiries.
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