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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Anniversary services held at Uedy Community Presbyterian Church with a message urging to Save, not destroy, as read by V. Johnstone of Yalgoo. Proceedings noted as a memorial row.
Messrs Dalgety and Co report ship movements including Heron sailing from Geraldton to Fremantle on or about Monday August, Sultan voyages to Geraldton and then to North West ports Java and Singapore, Chacon Fremantle to Cerakjon and North West Java Singapore on August 18, Riverina leaving Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Albany for Fremantle and Geraldton in August.
The Dutch Consul-General's Geraldton visit draws comment as Mr Bosschart, a long-time promoter of wooden shoes in Australia, has spent years representing Dutch interests, mainly in the eastern capitals. His gradual expansion toward northern colonies is noted amid the broader trade ties.
The article argues Western Australia will widen export capacity as it expands flour, meat, potatoes, and wine production for northern and overseas markets. It notes South Australia already supplies most local flour, with Western Australia progressing toward major regional trade with Java, Bali, and northern routes, aided by new shipping and road networks. It highlights rising western crops and livestock, and the shift of shipping fleets toward northern trade corridors.
The Cemetery Board meets to resolve disputes over a government granted block along Eastern Road for a new cemetery. About 300 pounds has been spent, with half the land deemed worthless due to its rough terrain and distant location from town, fueling objections to the site.
The article discusses cemetery capacity and hygiene concerns in the town for the next 30 years. Proposals include allocating unused Eastern Rd allotment to Catholics and extending the Dew cemetery eastward, with possible reallocation if needed. A ratepayer referral is suggested if no agreement is reached.
Local and general notices describe ticket sales for the Middleton benefit and a Fremantle voyage with 1001 tons of general cargo aboard for Fremantle, Perth, and Geraldton. Also listed are ad items, administrative notices, dates, and a government cabinet telegram fragment.
Train schedule notes changes for a journey from Geraldton to Mi with a stated 48 10 pm return, replacing the earlier 6 pm departure. Details are clipped and the readable fragments reference attendance and times without full context.
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