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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary notice describes a shop or vendor with unclear name Rae aiming for public patronage. It mentions an address opposite Freema wna Hotel on Marine Terrace and references cleanliness comfort and civility in serving customers.
Rich soil and grazing country in Three Springs district offered by MIDLAND COMPANY of Western Australia Ltd through auctioneer James Gardiner. 40,000 acres of agricultural land with lime soils, salt-bush plains, trefoil, and light timbering at Upseta with bids from 8 to 35 shillings per acre. State town services noted at Three Springs.
Unless the Warrant of Execution is satisfied a public auction will sell items including brows, spring cart and harness at the Geraldton Auction Mart on Saturday 27 November at noon. Also on the premises opposite Freemason's Hotel on Saturday 27 November at 3pm tanks, mirrors, counters, linoleum, glassware, tables, chairs, Japanese screens and more.
The Northampton event lists multiple handicaps including the Northampton Cup with a £5 stake and entry options, the Galloway Handicap of 13 miles, Flying Handicap with £9 stake, and Hillsbury Burat sweepstake. Also noted are the Walls Handicap and Farmers Handicap with various stakes and conditions, plus references to Horses like Bertha and Rexthampton Cup.
A call for tenders in the Geraldton local court announces a contract for the drilling of a 200 acre water well at Boatinial Dowee Station. Tenders close Saturday December 18 1909 with full details available from the court office and under warrant of execution.
Dalgety and Co report steamer movements: Minderoo leaves Geraliton for Fre titles on or about Thursday. Tharom sails Fremantle for Geraliton Sunday 6th December. Charon starts Geraliton for North West ports Java and Singapore Monday 6th December. Minderos relays Prenmyrtle for Gat alton, North West ports, Java and Singapore Sunday 12th December.
The notice lists several departure routes and dates: Koombena leaves Fremantle for Geraklton on Saturday December 4 at 10, then another leg from Geraldton to North West Port to Wyndham on Monday December 1 at 7 am. It also mentions Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Aly tany Fremantle and final Fremantle to Gi aldton with December dates.
The Government seeks to double the authorised repurchase of estates from £200,000 to £400,000. Critics from the Opposition are muted, while support focuses on Crown land opening and continued estate purchases to stabilize rail profits and avoid loss on lines. Local comments urge safeguards against speculation and timely land improvements for genuine settlers.
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