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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
2
The Local Photographic Series and Commonwealth Series present numerous folding and post cards with envelopes. Home Circle and Hand Painted cards feature festive themes and gold relief, with prices ranging from a few pence to several shillings. Orders by post are executed the same day.
A fragment from a trade note shows Fancy and Leather cops Toys, Fancy China Glassware and related items. The text mentions seventy canes of goods imported from American and Continental manufacturers and hints at a Christmas catalogue in preparation for future orders.
Shipping agents report Advent of MNGIF stoowers Ua Tul for Eastern States and Fremantle bound ships from Adelaide Stewuislip Company list Bullarra Wandilla and Wandilla voyages to Geraldton Sydney Melbourne and Premantte. Movements include November and December departures to Derby Kalin States Cairns and North Queensland with vessels Maitland and others, detailing departures from Fremantle and Geraldton and arrivals at Fremantle, Sydney and Melbourne across late November and December.
In Geraldton the Labor and Conservative candidates pivot on state centralisation and town needs as voters prepare for the Legislative Assembly election. The Laborite argues for reform and inclusive development while the Conservative criticises prior neglect and vows to advance regional growth if elected.
Church notices list events at St Xavier's including Sunday worship at 11 a m with Father Jones, Sunday School, Children’s Worship, and Father’s Day messages. Public meetings and vestry announcements reference calendar dates and church programs for the week.
Local dispatch discusses defence preparedness around Geraldton, noting authorities’ actions and tactical posture. It mentions Veralaton for two objectives and predicts continuing patrols as military measures remain in place. The record references events and personnel including Jom Waite and a planned race at Parti centre with diversions for training.
A fragmented report outlines a town water supply discussion and public meeting plans, noting proposed water improvements and committee referral. It also reports the death of Mrs. Gale, wife of the Coopardie postmaster, with details about her family and funeral arrangements.
The Mayor pressed urgent action on a proposed summer camp project for Geraldton. At a Wednesday council meeting officials discussed water supply, a drilling plan, and a concrete scheme to attract tradesmen and secure support. A committee including Dr Culdberg and Dr Goldberg was tasked to draft the proposed scheme for submission to Mc Styddan Cr and Bartlett.
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