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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
2
Rev. J Tiller addresses The parable of the Ten Virgins in Geraldton at 7 20. Rev. J Fille presents The King and His Kingdom at the same venue.
On Friday the Kapunda under Captain Neale arrives from Bunbury carrying about 300 tons of general cargo. Shipping agents Dalgety and Co report additional steamer movements: Charon from Geraldton to Fremantle on May 18. Gorgon Waves to Geraldton on May 17. Gorgon to North West ports including Shark Bay and Singapore. Charon to Geraldton and North-West ports with Java and Singapore on June Int samtions.
Geraldton reports 110 points of rain to date as the Roads Board reminds contractors tenders close on the 18th for advertised works. The Midland Railway Co. seeks tenders for four up-to-date passenger coaches and three new type C locomotives. Wesley Church hosts Rev. Piller on Sunday with morning and evening services focusing on Watchfulness and the Parable of the Ten Virgins and on the King and His Kingdom.
The town council hears advice on Esplanade heating issues and an overheated goods lift for the No 1 shed, while funerals and ward notices mark a busy civic week. A pensioner, aged about 87, died in Gregory Street, and a ball for ratepayers is planned at Council Chambers with garden auctions by Wilson and John.
Witnesses recount a money dispute centered on a lost purse containing 1.0.0. The plaintiff claimed repayment from Simpson and others after a prior arrangement at the Shamrock Hotel and Railway Motel. Judgment awarded for the plaintiff with coins to be taxed.
Reports from Europe and Melbourne show subdued activity in wheat and locally traded grains. Prices for wheat range around 3/7 to 3/8, with small auction sales and firming tendencies in some grades. Oats and bran hold steady, while quality divisions push higher values for prime qualities.
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