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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
1
A compact roll of names includes R. Gee, RM Wm. Jose T. A. Kidd, S. Burges, L. Burges, A. Hi, Du Boulay, S. R. L. Elliott, Dr. Hungerford, Dr. Mountt, Sir Ein, Wittenoom, Chas. Mitchell, S. Mitchell, J. Phillipa.
A promotional notice urging training by Howard's Commercial and Correspondence College in Adelaide South Australia. It claims to quickly coach for good business positions and better income, offering home study with director E Paul Howard and stating it is the largest fully equipped college in Australia.
State geologist Mr Talbot reports extensive grazing land along the Wiluna to Sturt Creek route. The Canning survey party notes rainy season growth and cattle suitable grasses. route starts at Wiluna and runs to Sturt Creek, about fifty miles with wells and mechanical facilities for the expedition.
The plan outlines wells along a 15 to 20 mile grid to support 1000 cattle per day per well. Fresh water is reported in every sink, with some wells showing water near the surface. Cattle mules to cross the Kimberley route are slated to depart from late February to early May, with ideal conditions for sea son transport anticipated.
In a rapid, miscellany style the column notes notable quotes and quick anecdotes. It mentions Mr Dirrell as a fast speaker in the House, cites Haldane and Bryce as record速 speakers, tells a Gambetta eye tale, and covers Archdeacon Whittington, Lord Kitchener’s planned arrival at Thursday Island, and Mrs Will Dyson’s European trip. It also references Prince George of Serbia’s Vienna stunt, Stephen Phillips facing bankruptcy, and Australian suffrage visitors seeking information for abroad.
Sunrise and Sunset table for thidton District outlines Railway and Telegraph time for the State. It lists calculated moon phases for Geraldton including New Moon on the 16th, Full Moon on the 18th, First Quarter on the 5th, and Last Quarter on the 21st, with altitude and time notes.
Ladies assisted to maintain decorum as Sir Win Lyne served as guest and the orator in chief, delivering remarks amid the proceedings. The event highlighted public speaking and ceremonial duties with attendees noting decorum and order.
Data compares Topeka and Lincoln for 1901 with population figures, saloon licensing status, property values, debts, and tax rates. Lincoln shows no licensed saloons and higher debt components, while Topeka reports varied values including saloon revenue and per man, with broader state debt context.
The Geraldton Express announces a state wide tree delivery service for twelve months upon receipt of 12064 ts sdvanes. The notice specifies delivery to any address within the state and is published in the paper’s regular Monday Wednesday and Friday editions.
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