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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
3
Market notes from Dalgety Australia Limited report a weekly sale of merino wool and skins held June 10 with generally firm prices. Sound pelts and varying light conditions influenced value with bids ranging from 44 to 4d and red earthy tones noted. crosstide and cottontailed entries described.
Fragmented OCR reports danger from tainted meat and questionable remedies. References to liver issues, rancid hides, tainted oils, and unsafe bile bean products imply public health concerns and warnings. Names and places are garbled. emphasis remains on hazardous substances and contamination.
Notes from the North Railway Gazette recount local concerns in Geraldton and district. Mentions Geraldton trade and stock movements, coal boat shipments, and winter versus summer railway pressures. References to personnel changes, transfers, and a Railway Institute gathering with certificates for Mr. George, plus comments on local language and an upcoming electrical lighting topic.
The Mining Industry Speaks at a social marking Mr P Collier’s visit praised Mines Department control and record production. He outlined £140,000 spent on development, funding for water at Meekatharra and Ruby Well battery plans, noting WA’s mineral value at £113m and Wiluna’s strong three month yield. He highlighted Meckatharra as a major field, government water support, and optimistic plans for Wiluna and broader industry growth.
Prices unchanged across casks and shipping orders with varied bids for kangaroo products. The market lists ranges for emu skins, hides, horse hair, and other byproducts with numerous damaged lots and inconsistent figures.
The article discusses African Ping creditor Panicom as a leading introduction in Western Australia. It notes success across dry and irrigated regions, especially at Bathurst Experiments and several WA farms. The piece highlights high returns, mentions vigor in evaporation, and touches on botanical resilience with Peppermint varieties and a light anecdote about two men and a wooing tale.
A fragmented page from a Geraldton business directory lists shops and suppliers across Marine Terrace and surrounding streets. Entries include merchants in drapery, hardware, groceries, clothing, engineering, timber, confectionery, shipping services, and agricultural machinery with numerous company names and local contact cues.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes that mention a special examination process and distribution of materials to lower grades by Shorthand Adelaide University and Meniedt cones. The text is unclear but indicates an educational setting and distribution of exam-related items.
Fragmentary listings show mail timetables for multiple stations including Geraldies post office and others like Tibragden and Mocayocnecia with varied days and times. The text also references blinds and home decor products from W. Zimpeltsa, plus parade of stations and services and garden items.
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