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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1907
Page
2
A Besidest of Northampton proclaims availability of experienced mining adviser to companies and individuals planning lead and copper operations in the district. Election notices announce annual meeting on March 21 1907 with required ward representatives and an auditor. Acknowledgments express gratitude for community sympathy after a family bereavement.
M B Mitchell authorizes sale by public auction at Dumgarra on Tuesday the 19th at 10 am. Items include oil engine drilling machine lathe lathes and punches, screw machinery, ironmongery, timber, wheels, stock, paints and oils, wagon parts, and other hardware.
The Victory Brickworks at Chapman River operates under Mr Hy Pridmore with long experience in brickmaking. The firm offers bricks in any quantity at current rates and promises prompt supply, noting Mr Bennett’s involvement in the enterprise.
Notice states that the Pioneer Brick Works has been sold to Moors Jenner and Haffner who will continue to operate the works. Dated 4 February 1907. The note thanks patrons for past favors and hopes for continued support.
Notice from William Burges of The Bowes seeking the owner of a bay or chestnut colt found on his dock. The animal has a white streak on its back and two rear white markings. it is believed to be foaled from Burges’s own mares. Claimants must prove better claim and pay all expenses.
Tenders invited for erection and completion of about 30 miles of post and standard 7 fence with 6 plain wires and 1 barb plus 5 iron standards to the chain strainers 10 chains. All material supplied by owners. contractor to cart from the nearest siding. Tenders close March. Sawell and F Mills.
March events include St Patrick's Day sports at Walk away and Doncaster Handi race. March also lists Ireland circus and Sydney Cup races. April features A C races and Dougarra races with limited readable details.
J N Jamon Reynalds of Worthampton applies for a mineral lease for ground known as Souch Budara, 10 acres, starting at southwest corner of location 1472 Badara Mine. Lease hearing set for April 16 1907 at Northampton Warden’s Office. objections due by April HM day. Northamption Mining Registrar A W Halligan notes.
The notice lists new moon on March 14 and full moon on March 30. UK and Europe mail closes tonight at 10 p.m. for RMS Orotava transmission. Eastern States and New Zealand mails close Sunday at 10 p.m. for MS Himalaya, with a late fee at 5.20 a.m. Monday.
The Pilbarra under Captain J. fr Ward arrives from the Eastern States via Fremantle bringing passengers R. Hsien from Adelaide and Miss E. Gilmore with Messrs R spate Poe O liars and CL Tisrd from Fremantle Dalgety and Co agents navigate the harbor duties.
The ss Pilbarra arrived at Geraldton at daybreak with 50 tons of cargo and seven passengers, then sailed at 12 15 for Fremantle with six passengers. The Paroo reached Carnarvon last night and Geraldton expected tomorrow afternoon. The Sydney was to leave Bunbury this afternoon for Geraldton and may arrive about 5 tomorrow evening. Dalgety & Co report steamers movements to Singapore and Fremantle with notes on Parca and Bunbury services.
Local brief mentions a Perth to Geraldton railway crew, a drunkenness fine in the Fohea Court, and reminders of the Geraldton Mechanical Institute meeting. Notices urge sale of Dougla Smalls furniture, municipal wall repairs, watch sale at Gibson and Co, and other community items with scattered details.
The Northampton Roads Board announces the annual general election of three members to the board to serve on the board. Nominations must reach the chairman by the day before the election. Polling booths open from ten to seven. Returning officer is Stoney Hosken.
Heavy clouds in the northwest promised rain and fulfilled it this morning with a long downpour. Rainfall readings for Saturday and Sunday include 42 points, while temperatures reached 84 degrees. Tender awards for public works were accepted in several locations. A Government Gazette notice appoints Mr W A G Walter as commissioner to inquire into charges against MLA B E Heitmans. Wires to the Northwest are interrupted and may stay down for days.
Geraldton defeated Mercantiles by an innings and 84 runs after Mercantiles followed on. In the first innings Geraldton set 220 to win, with key scores from Logan Ward and Critch while Barker Darling and Kidd led Mercantiles’ bowling. Final totals show Geraldton dominating as Mercantiles collapsed on days two.
A quiet wedding at St Marys Church Coke-street West Perth on the 6th inst united Jol Clayton Mitchell of Palla Jonga utation and Miss Eithol Blanche Drage of Mount View ata tou. The groom’s cousin Mr Robert Banily acted as best man. a large bridal party and many telegrams and gifts followed the ceremony.
Obituary records the death of Mr Wilton a respected Greenough figure who led the Greenough Roads Board and the Greenough Farmers Association. He died after a short illness at Walkaway on the 12th inst and was buried in the England countery churchyard with a large pallbearers turnout.
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