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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
2
Garbled notice announces a warrant of execution and a public auction at the Club Hotel Geraldton on Saturday May 14, about the Garner Tro matter, with unspecified interests and party names distorted.
Shipping notice reports the arrival of the Koombane from Fremantle at 3 p.m. with 300 tons, passengers listed, and its next voyage to the Nor West with 50 tons cargo. Other vessels Charon Paroo Riverina and Brie Alba Wellowing depart Fremantle for Geraldton or Premantle, with schedules in May. A separate commentary laments Australian flour losses, advocates artificial manures, and urges expansion of overseas markets and domestic manufacturing to aid agriculture.
The piece argues that Australia’s wheat export policy undercuts the nation’s soil by siphoning off phosphoric acid and robs the industry of value. It notes past attempts to attract English buyers failed, cites the Commonwealth Year Book of 1909, and highlights the ongoing imbalance between exported wheat and related byproducts plus the cost to mills and workers.
250 head mixed cattle including fat bullocks to be sold by public auction at Reway Yars Cue. Company 250 Talgety and Co Ltd have received instructions from Mews Wittenoon Burges Mulga Downs station Nec West. Cattle to be quiet and well suited for buyers to attend. Full particulars from Dabety and Co Ltd Berth or branches.
Church notices from Geraldton list Rev J Tiler with services 7 30 and 3 plus a children's address. Rev J Sill leads at Blue Point with a 3 service. Rev J Tiller conducts a 4 service and evening devotions. Immersed in prayer, God will care for you. Church of England schedules Holy Communion 8 am and Morning Prayer 11 am, Evening Prayer 7 30 pm.
Owing to preparations the meeting is postponed to continue the serial Ubique. Details include a forthcoming auction at Club Hotel by Fr. Mackenele with sub-lots, and a court hearing lasting days in the Pascoe Moore case. Witnesses and parties travel, including Mrs E J Williams and family. Wolfe’s Schnapps advertised.
Fragmented report outlines Mr Fred Muelle and associates negotiating a Bereda purchase in Geraldton while rail construction on the Marble Hor line and a housing vote loom. Mentions politicans including Lalwrite Stewart, Bruce Smith, Deakin, and Sir John Quick as campaigns shape outcomes in Liberal strongholds.
Report notes Lot 103 in Howatharra reserved for an agricultural hat with Lands Department delays and sale plans. St Johns Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services led by Rev. W L Shannon. A retiring collection will support the church and its congregation.
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