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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
2
Tender for provisions meat firewood garbage and related supplies for government towns across the state closes on 16 June. Forms available from the District Medical Officer and Tender Board Office Perth with deposit. bids must use official forms. The board reserves right to accept part of any tender and to reject any bid.
Readable sports notes describe March 17 events at Walkaway aml Northampton Canter to gin Dance in aid of Prostitation Concent fumls and other fixtures for the season. Mentions Gerald- Wae-Mercantile watch and Geraldton v Wo tacarra with dates through April 1. Includes a Sunday event at Park Henne Birmingham where the wife of Percival KR Kynon of Geraldton WA is referenced.
Shipping agents Dalgety and Co. list arrivals from Fremantle and Nil destinations. The Nerwt arrived yesterday with 250 tons of general cargo. Fremantle bound vessels sail tonight. dates and ports include Geraldton, Nor'West parts, Singapore, and Singapore on Thursday.
Mail notices indicate closing times for United Kingdom and continent shipments. Friday evening at 10 o clock with late fee details, and separate deadlines for Eastern States and New Zealand parcels.
Fragmented OCR text discusses railway service in Crowtier and Merits a ministerial review. It references abolition of Crowther and a push to expedite train dispatches. Names and exact actions are unclear but highlight a vexatious policy debate on rail wartime controls.
The Geraldton column reports on industrial and civic items including mine labor issues at Morning Star, wage disputes, and upcoming factory tasks. It notes repairs at the North Ampton line, a visit by the Cemetery Board, local theatre events, polling arrangements for a Labor candidate, racing dates, and weather details with a funeral for Cevrin Baker.
Fragmented OCR shows a petition from Crowther Avenue residents seeking approval to move all passengers to a national route. It cites dissatisfaction with current administration and requests ministerial reconsideration, arguing a public convention near Getahon as a focal point for the move and urging State involvement.
Notice to all creditors and claimants regarding the estate of Thomas Bowerman Bel Grave law of Sharks Fay Austria Merchent Practitioner deceased. Creditors must file written claims with West Australian Trowlee Executor and Agency Company Limited at Barrack Eteces Perth by April 30, 1908. After that date the company will distribute assets to those entitled based on the claims it has received. Dated March 11, 1908. Faern Pagel Bolisi Company Howard Airgot Perth.
Local and general items include Messia Praye Bros to wreck 250 head of cattle at North empton this week with Berth as destination and prime jet not achieved. The executive council declines interference with Hin comrse ct jwiy Smith’s ene. a condemnation war to be hanged in Fremantle gaol next Monday morning. A fire broke out near Dawes section on Friday causing over two minutes of Me W. Barges’ fencing destroyed. A first dividend due May 17 in the Dyanna area. wheelwright Thsviector Tonoe of the Poste and Telegraphy returns from Lacka after inspecting Tiute Wah application for Aventem polephony in the sing district. Inspector Wat pleased with findings. report hoped favorable. Ordinary municipal council meeting tonight in Cuyeed Chenybers. water board to meet this evening for tenders on work re water scheme. Mr Campbell, concession for the lobe brewery, was a passenger aboard the a2 Hlesbert.
A reader thanks Brunegortond the Matron and staff for support, praising the whole Wot and Ceraklion department. The reply notes the letter is pending and cannot be published immediately.
Perth Sunday night reports the Executive Council declines to intervene in the Day Dawn murder case of William J. Clinton. Harry J. Smith remains slated for execution on March 2 after petitions for clemency fail. council cites insanity doubt but upholds court sentence amid ongoing legal review.
Perth report describes political figures debating interference with a death sentence. Executive Council notes not to intervene as legal processes proceed. Irish and British officials discussed prerogatives and authority amid the case.
A hazy report notes fluctuating wheat prices per bushel as market owners, led by Fanton and Salurday figures, pull back amid declines. Millers refuse to operate at current rates, delaying supplies and signaling limited availability for buyers.
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