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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
Colonial pioga and booght sold exchanged. Abble and monumental mason tombstones made. My design inscriptions set in permanent lead gold or black letter. Late Chae Bres General Storekeepers.
A Friday report from Geraldton notes a courtroom outcome involving a local woman speaker and a prominent advertiser. The case resolution is described with emphasis on the parties named and the public record.
On June 18 at 3 PM builders and contractors exchange Forrest Chambers Signyrees Teyrane Perth auction sale of 40,000 acres near Three Springs and Magnificent Martel Gum Country. Terms include instalments by promissory notes. Plans and details from Midland Railway Company auctioneer Ames Gardiner in Perth.
An archived note outlines fencing options claiming strong wire with cost savings. It compares percentages on tying costs, transport charges, and first-cost savings, referencing different wire grades and implied price differences. The fragment mentions property use and installation outcomes but lacks complete details.
POPE AND BROWN listed as VERTR Gerallton agents for WA and Mallo ch Bros at 47 King Street. The brief note names POPE & BROWN as local representatives in the agent roster.
On Friday June 18 the Inland Railway Company of Western Australia by auctioneer James Gardiner offers 120 allotments in the new town of Three Springs. Land saled at Moora £24 per block rose to £75. deposits 20 percent, balance by promissory note. Terms include 642.95 and installments with interest. particulars obtainable from the Land Railway Company of Western Australia Perth.
Dalgety and Co shipping agents report steamer movements with several departures listed. Minlisa leaves Geraldton for Fremantle or abort Tuewlay Jamesbaron sails Fremantle to Geraldton Worthestay sails to lising Sharon leaves Geraldton for Nazi West ports Java and Sineawyte depart Thursday Minilyn leaves Fremantte for Gen widton and North West gunts Leva toward Singapore Friday June 25 Riverina leaves Sydney for Fremantle transit or Crerabtion Usco pany 20th June.
The late Mr Thomas Price former Premier of South Australia died at 57 after a short illness. He led a Labor Liberal coalition from July 1905, sought reform, and was deeply mourned across Australia and England. His death ends a storied political career marked by active campaigning and a long stay in office.
The report notes Local and General profits at £785,956 with seven month income below expected by £2,174,853. Government prospects show revenue for 1908 9 unlikely to meet estimates. May revenue only £850,000, annual shortfall £100,000 to £150,000. Other items mention a racing result, a wine price note, and upcoming cultural events including a recital by Rev. ABC Jaime of Perth and a concert and dance at St Catherine's Hall Greenimhy with new entertainment plans.
Church notices list early morning services at 2 am and 7 am with sermons on communal service and religious topics. Other entries note Holy Communion at 8 am and evening prayers with children’s service. Miscellaneous commerce mentions a cough remedy and readers told where to buy copies of the Express at local agencies.
Geraldton Roads Board invites tenders for forming and supplying gravel on the Tannern Road, spreading 450 pads of gravel. Tender closes with the Registry no later than 4 June. Edward Road and Letton Road construction involve gravel roads of about 14 and 10 chains respectively. Tenders to be received by 7 AM.
The report previews a football showdown between Railways and Havers with Railways aiming to reverse a prior loss. Key players Grueb and Dol are noted, and preparation details emphasize a tight contest as both teams seek momentum for the upcoming game.
In the morning session Judge Mr fh. Ger. RM heard Juin Davin sue Meclor Rack for 0 17% pounds. Evidence showed a station worker had been employed by Me K Mills and Black took over from Mills. The case involved farm labor and wages. judgment was recorded for the complainant for claim amount and costs. The defendant had not yet been served and a hearing was postponed.
A prominent chemist discusses exhaustive analysis of ZameBuk, a purported vegetable origin tonic sold in Birmingham and other cities. The report claims high purity, antiseptic properties, and strong claims of therapeutic efficacy, warning of inconsistent standards and advising caution in use.
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