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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1913
Page
2
The ad touts hand painted and celluloid Christmas cards with envelopes, featuring Home Circle Series designs and private greeting sets. It highlights prices from 1/3 to 1/6, post free options, and bulk packets and boxes, plus orders by post and a forthcoming catalogue from English and Continental manufacturers.
A historic programme from the Northampton Jockey Club outlines race events on New Year’s Day and January meeting days. It lists District Plate races, Baddera Plate, Walai Stakes, Totalioang Purse, Farmers Plate, and several handicaps with nominations and acceptance details. The document reflects weights, distances, and eligibility rules for horses, owners, and local riders within the Northampton Roads Board district.
The notice lists vessels such as Gorgon Charon Paroy and Varoo sailing between Fremantle Geraldton and other ports. It gives departures in November and December with destinations including Fre mantle Nor West Melbourne Adelaide Sydney and Cairns. The schedule shows approximate dates and multiple leg movements for the Fremantle trade.
Notice from Geraldton Express Co. Ltd instructs advertisers to submit advertisements for current issues by 4 PM. Alterations to standing advertisements are not guaranteed after the deadline.
The Adelaide Steamship Company records vessel movements from Fremantle and Premantle with departures to Easter States and timings. Movements include Huttarare, Hullarra, Wandilla and Geter ships, with departures noted for December and November 21, along with services to Derby and Fremantle routes.
Geraldton advertises a spectator agenda with notes on upcoming events, listings, and community spots. Details include local gatherings, dates, and organization names guiding readers to participate and attend.
The Geraldton electorate rejects Labor in a tight race, choosing Conservative candidates by a 12 vote margin. Analysts say local tradition and the balance of votes show fragile support and imply future legislative shifts, with the Conservatives gaining ground while Labor faces a challenging outlook.
Voters faced a tight count with Conservative gains shrinking and Labor showing strength from farmers. Dooley and Heitmann receive votes as earlier roll figures show Labor still rising while the Conservative stand fades, suggesting potential Labor capture of Geraldton if rolls broaden.
Government plans to add elevators at Geraldton jetty to handle a much larger harvest. Officials and local leaders praised the decision amid earlier delays and port inadequacies. Farmers anticipate cheap prompt shipping and shipowners expect smoother exports as grain volumes rise.
Constable J McDonald gazetted bailiff of the Warden's Court at Northampton. William ey of Wiluny, that bun appointed.
Mr Beeddan addressed a large gathering of electors in Queen's Hall on Friday night as the Premier spoke on state affairs. Mr Heitmann reported on Government actions, while Mr Seaddan defended the party and stressed prudent legislation. Mr Walter Daryer urged Labor support for a wise administration, as Frank Wilson campaigned for Elliott in Gumidton.
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