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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented verse praising poets and a muse of Nations with vivid images of war and a chief inspector in space. The piece laments departures, recalls past days, and envisions celestial duties, ending with a prayer for those appointed to polish distant worlds.
Correspondence to the Editor questions postal service efficiency. The writer describes delays at the post office Nor'-West mail closing time and a misaligned pickup, noting a late Monday posting and a seven am mail boat schedule. The letter attacks reform proposals and urges better procedures to prevent recurrence, signed CITAS CHAPMAN Watchmaker Marie Terrace.
The Observer reports on a private letter and public opinion clash over the Upper Chapman railway, noting opposition among factions and a possible shelving of the route. It cites claims the government will decide this season, with debates over funds and parliamentary authorization and a potential walkout amid malcontented factions.
An advertisement touts Ronnington's Irish Moss as a universal remedy for influenza coughs and colds, suitable for children and adults. It claims rapid pain relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm, reducing scarring, and notes availability from chemists and stores.
A fragmented political letter urges Labor and Democrat factions to unite in the upcoming Union electorate. It condemns internal rivalry, favors respectful campaigning, and calls for disciplined support of the Labor cause, invoking Spartan ideals to embolden voters. It emphasizes shared ideals over personal clashes and hopes for a harmonious alliance.
Inspector Thompson reports on the first 25 000 acre block near Chapman River, York gum country, red loam soils, and potential for grazing and limited wheat farming. Describes land classes, water access, timber, and need for preliminary surveying before selection.
A collection of customer letters praising Frootoids for headache indigestion and sleep relief. Includes requests for more bottles and endorsements by F. Chubb and others. Notice declares Frootoids contain active principles of five fruits and roots and claim superior results to ordinary aperients.
Morning arrivals of chaff in Perth bring mostly medium quality with prime lots selling from 6 pounds 2 shillings and occasional 6 58, few at 6 75 6d. Straw chair varieties bring 2 to 3 pounds. Oaten chaff prices ease with demand softening. prime quality tops 5 6s, medium grades 4 15s to 5 7s 6d. Local woodcutters strike redirected consignments to Perth. Oats receive light local truck entries with better stock priced higher. Tasmanian and New Zealand lots mark spot values.
W J Box returned from Youyah country reports good rainfall and strong feed. A visitor with Victoria Mallee experience was impressed with the Tamar thickets and believes the scrub can be rolled for a cost of a guinea per acre. The survey of the 335,000 acre block near Inspector Thompson’s March report nears completion with blocks numbered. A suggestion to move a 60 000 gallon public works tank from Cue to Yourish country for clay pan irrigation is proposed.
The article notes the death of West Guillland school teacher Arthur Loveridge after sudden disappearance and presumed overwork with influenza. It also discusses Education Department policies, wage protection debates, and remarks on worker rights, plus a letter praising but contrasting Collie election rivalries between F P Hemsbee and A A Wilson.
Public notice-like advertisement extols medicines that aid nature, praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for soothing coughs and aiding recovery from colds. It cites a testimonial about relief from croup and claims availability from chemists and storekeepers.
Dalgety and Co reports a firmer wheat market with a higher inquiry for the Continent and local wheat. Prices show a minor rise. sales volumes are large but overall direction suggests slump tendencies. advise brokers to communicate disposal of their stocks.
Fragmentary text claims Chamberlain’s Taleta cures digestive issues and regulates the liver and bowels. The reader is urged to use the product as a tonic for aging and digestive comfort, with unclear attributions and likely advertorial tone.
Our Own Correspondent reports a belief that government retrenchment had peaked with RM abolition, but new reductions are confirmed. A railway porter C Joans receives notice of dire changes on the 2 Guy Inst. A meeting of the newly formed Geanoh of th e DL is set for Saturday at the Hampton Arms with G Varley as chairman and C Moore as secretary. Rain totals over an inch since yesterday evening hindered farming activities.
Dull trading prompts housewives to consider the Co op Stores as cash trading lowers debt risk and returns allowances to customers in lower prices. The notice cites best white cups and saucers as a favored line, highlighting value and improved satisfaction for shoppers.
A witness quotes vernacular and native English papers calling for strict censorship. The speaker notes the proposed Newspaper Bill would confiscate printing materials and extinguish papers, arguing for harsher punishment for sedition and suggesting lethal penalties in extreme cases.
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