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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
2
J J Ryan thanks the public for past patronage in Geraldton and announces new lower prices from March 1 1930 including prime roast beef steak corned beef corned pork sausages mutton and small goods as well as special provisions for hotels and boarding houses.
Shipping notices show Wollawra arriving Wednesday from Eastern State to Fremantiy under Captain Datgushy of Frente. Gorgon at Yaa sails about Fyn with destination not specified.
Shipping report lists passenger details and cargo for vessels including Wollowra, Congo, and Gorgon. Pharos, Gorgon, and Gerakiston routes are outlined with sailings from Fremantle and Geraldton toward London, Singapore, and North-West ports, noting departures around May and June and mixed cargo such as sheep skins and general goods.
The Adelaide Steamship Company reports vessel movements with Wollowra sailing Fremantle to Geraldton on Tuesday May 17 and to all Eastern States on Wednesday May 16 at 3 p m. Kooubang sails Geraldton to Fremantle and all Northern Ports to Derby on Wednesday June 1 at midnight.
Geraldton Express reports Spectomer Aquado on Wednesday May 3 1910 with brief notes from the event. Local readers receive a concise update on the occurrence and its context in the town.
A local debate over a Wednesday hall holiday led shopkeepers to plan a Saturday half holiday. Though not enacted, shop assistants face long hours and mental strain from serving both employers and customers. Carters also endure late deliveries. A Saturday half-holiday is urged as a remedy while awaiting broader reform.
The Geraldyn Council sent a proposed by law to the Colonial Secretary for approval. The Solicitor General’s reply notes the by law cannot pass in its current form and requires revision.
The council debates a by law for beach attire and dressing areas citing high costumes and omissions. A looming dressing shed proposal at beaches is urged, while the council hires the solicitor to craft a comprehensive rule. Financial and legal tensions accompany plans to exit the Municipal Association.
The report blends council matters and community notices including the Royal Commission on Phthiats, election delays in the Central Province, and municipal remarks. It covers Holy Trinity and Christ Church services, Halley's comet commentary, and local figures like Mr. B Q Kelly and Tom Chesson with brief ad notes for Sandy MacDonald whisky and McCracken's AK ale.
Local notices report a consultation on typhoid involving Dr Trumrerford and Dr MaMitt. King Edward funeral plans are outlined with civic arrangements. Geraldton council votes on town hall use. rural province updates include amalgamation talks and a fatal fall report with several administrative corrections.
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