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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
2
ME 2 Mas Hackett wish to tender their sincere thanks to Father Creagh and the Noone for their untiring attention to their dear mother in her illness Also to Miss Mr Lever Ian Mrs Raynor and Mrs Doncan and Wilking and many other friends including those who sent ce 2xsns wrestlia and letters and telegame in their bereavement.
Auction notice offers the long established Mandurah general store with boarding rooms, stock, furniture and adjoining mill, stables, tank and windmill. Two-storey building on prime land with a large stock valued around £400 to £650 and annual turnover at least £4000. Terms £104 cash balance on terms. inquiries to auctioneer.
Fragmented OCR summary notes shipping events and names across multiple locations and individuals. Mentions Sunday Capeyannass, Precsontir, Pusseyerr Wis Reowlgers, and various initials and places. Details are unclear but indicate a transportation or schedule item with several proper nouns.
The Bullarra discharged 19 tons of cargo at Geraldton and carried 60 tons of produce, 9 horses, and 31 rams. The ss Copeyanna left Fremantle Saturday arriving at Geraldton yesterday. Captain McDonald reports fresh northern winds and smooth seas. The vessel discharged 490 tons of Fargo and 144 tons of coal and took 3150 tons of general cargo and 60 bales of wool, with plans to sail to Pre mantle tonight.
Moser Dalgetquoal Co reports ship departures including Sultan from Geraldton to Fremantle on November 14 and Parco from Fremantle to Geraldton on November 15. Parco then sails to North West ports, Java and Singapore via Sharks Bay on November 17. Suline leaves Fremantle for Geraldton and other ports on November 26. Riverina departs Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide on November 28 for Fremantle.
The Federal Labor Party abandons Deakin loyalists, seeks an independent line after tensions with the ministerial bloc. The piece cites London Times view on the Parliament crisis, noting Labour’s coalition caution and impact on party integrity amid historical quarrels.
The piece outlines Labor Party dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Deakin’s leadership, potential shifts toward Sir William Lyne, and speculation on a Labor government with radical support. It discusses policy debates on nationalization, taxation, and a likely leadership contest, noting Watson’s stance and the party’s fragile unity.
A garbled clipping describes unionization moves by strikers at Nallan and calls for arbitration court action while criticising recent political shifts and civic measures. It references urban governance, pigeons at Victoria Park, and a controversial lecture by local figures. The piece mentions a mayoral event and a tally of party attendees with a silver commendation awarded.
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