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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1913
Page
1
A local supplier promotes a range of blinds including Venetian, Spring Roller with lace, medallion centres, wire Geuze and Oriental styles. W Zimpel studies and prepares these blinds for fixing and provides estimates, with expert tax positioning available.
A fragment observes that the lives of notable figures prompt reflections on personal value and the call to strive. The line suggests a moral urging to measure oneself against historic examples.
A report on road material choices for Geraldton’s outlying areas argues narrow gravel or clay roads suit local traffic better than wide Roman styles. The Greenough Roads Board tests gravel, stone and clay options, noting costs, durability and maintenance on level and sloped terrain.
A note urges a visit to W Zimpel's Showroom to see a refined furnishings display. It claims modern house furnishing requires long study and practical experience and invites customers to call, meet, and view at favorable prices.
A speaker argues about clerks workloads with typewriters and card systems. He compares clerking to manual labor, notes the fast pace of modern offices, and suggests brief breaks could boost productivity. He asks readers if they agree with his view.
Fragmentary 1900s catalog listing Murchison Forwarding Company services including shipping customs forwarding machinery agents produce wine and spirits merchants. Notes include references to farming implements windmills gates tractors traction engines motor cars Renaults planers and a range of machinery and vehicles.
As Agent for James Bell and Co I offer to buy wheat for cash delivered Northampton or District Sidings. Buyers of wheat are prepared to quote for the least milling quality. Farmnessi Shareholdery urged to commutes with us before waiting elsewhere. Victoria District Co operative Flour Milling Co Ltd offers highest rates.
The Bulletin questions how farmers describe wool pack transactions after wool buyers deduct weight from bales and sell jute envelopes at profit. It cites complaints about 23d received for a wheat bag and 11 extra deductions, raising concerns over jute fabric and bale reassembly by manufacturers. The Geraldton Express offers a weekly subscription and delivery service across the state.
The advertisement touts Everything New and Up-to-Date at the town saloon. It highlights two Koken Hydraulic Chairs and a Hairdressing Department led by Mr FE G Werrett. A best collection of toilet requisites, perfumes, and fancy soaps is advertised with contact by telephone 108, and mentions visitors from Murchison and Nor'-West-Oak plus George Clarke.
Conveyance meets every train at this lodging option as described in a compact travel notice.
Reading of places includes Hay Rewck of Slate Farm Nerve Tarra Mines Mt Eris Naraling Yuna and other areas within the Upper Chapman district.
A historic debate on secession and central governance describes long standing North South tensions within the colony. Protesters pressed for Western Australia’s division with a petition urging integration under a two tier system. The Home Government deemed the plan impracticable citing costs and governance challenges.
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