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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
1
A directory listing exporters and their ships, with steamship lines grouped by port and approximate sailings. Provincial notices from leading manufacturers and merchants are included, with postal order price for a current edition and advertising rates for dealers and agencies.
M Spence formerly of the Miners Anns Northam announces he has taken over the new up to date hotel in Gingin near the railway station. The hotel offers catered refreshments for travellers with day trains stopping a quarter hour for breaks. Geraldton and Murchison travellers may break journey before Perth’s Thursday morning train or the evening express from Gingin. Health Resort Gingin praised for comfort and convenience. Spence invites old friends and new faces to call.
The notice explains advances to farmers under section BB of the Agricultural Bank Act. It covers security, allowed amounts up to 200 pounds for improvements and 200 more for additional improvements, limits on existing mortgage discharge, and caps of 500 pounds per borrower with 100 pounds for breeding stock. It details eligibility, fees, and charges, including valuation fee, stamp duty, registration, and occupation certificates. Repayment spans up to 30 years for most loans and 7 years for stock advances, with 5 percent interest, paid semi annually.
Fragmentary notice from Geraldton area advertising lime products with phrases like Lime Lime Lime and kilns. It instructs orders directed to the Manager at White Peak or to T. L. Brown, Local Agent, for prompt attention.
Regulations governing tick control in the South West Division are being enforced after a period of immunity. Inspector M J Mills orders dipping on affected stations with options for extensions, penalties up to fifty pounds, and strict rules against movement or sale of tick infected sheep.
A terse notice invites ladies to seek quiet accommodation labeled under BLIGHT Propristress. The fragmentary text hints at lodging or boarding offerings and occupancy details, with limited readable context on location or terms.
This fragment notes sun rising and setting times with a lunar phase calendar. It mentions a calculated Ii and low latitude, a date reference, and cycle markers such as Last Quarter, New Moon, and First Quarter with approximate hours.
A historical notice extols advertising as essential for business. It argues that customers learn of available goods through ads, that secrecy harms sales, and that widespread journal notices reach a broad audience at no extra delivery cost. A prudent merchant should advertise to attract and inform.
European agency lists commissions from 21 percent to 0 percent on British and Continental goods including cycles, motors, drapery, millinery, perfumery, hardware, machinery, and metals. Special quotations on sample cases from consignments of produce from £10 upward. William Wilson & Sons, established 1814, 35 Abchurch Lane, London. Cable address.
A report notes Bennett Avenue workers or interests have taken over the Victor Brick Works located near the Chap tan River, with details unclear about the extent or description of the takeover and its immediate impact on operations or personnel.
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