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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1911
Page
2
Maritime notices list schedules and routes from Sydney to Melbourne, Fremantle, and Geraldton with departures in November. It mentions several ships and agents, including Promant, Permant, and Koovan, along with ports Melbourne Fremantle Geraldton and sailings around early November.
The document discusses shipping movements by Mesere Dalgety and Co Ltd with several steamers, noting departures from Gerakston for destinations like Pro s and Fremantle. It also condemns private charging among tradespeople, warns against price fixing by unions and Chambers of Commerce, and argues that wage and time costs raise freight prices, harming the public.
A fragmented excerpt shows concerns over wages, rising living costs, and inadequate supply amid wartime conditions. It notes worker wages and living costs outpacing wages, with shortages of gas and food as prices climb, signaling broader inflationary pressure and societal strain.
The text decries improper pricing tactics and warns against deceptive practices in public finance. It emphasizes integrity in government dealings and cautions against inflating costs or misrepresenting value to the public.
Local and General. The Geraldton City Band gave a concert at King's Hall on Sumtay before a packed crowd. Miss Gillan sang Nearer My God to Thee, Mr Chas Lapp played cornet, and Lupp and Bovhbone performed a violin duet. A silver coin collection at the door capped the evening. The report notes editorial corrections about interviews and local political notices. Government land sales and local appointments fill the rest of the bulletin.
The report notes most property stolen has been recovered including jewellery valued at 412 pounds and items amounting to 58 pounds. Thomas Huckwiht faces a legal trial for aiding robbers, set for early December. Several drunks appear in court, with fines and sentences given, while others face varying penalties and bail.
A boating accident on a quiet Sunday led to multiple drownings near Albany and Baltimore. Witnesses include Mr. Smeed and Mrs Wright, with several family members among the missing or recovered. The Little Wonder capsized, leaving scarce survivors as authorities investigate the incident.
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