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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
2
A local notice announces a picnic meeting planned for December 26 with several races and handicaps listed. Events include Flying Handicap £10, Walkaway Handicap £15, Pony Back £5, Members Hack £7, Open Hack £5, Alan Sheffield Handicap £15, Huruli Race £10. Full particulars to follow in the notices.
The Land Tax as Assessment Bill is debated amid strong opposition. In the Legislative Council, landowners including Maley Randell Loton Demgater McLarty Shell and Clarke condemned the measure as drafted. Mr Mose led opposition proposing the bill be read this day six months delaying both assessment and land tax bills for at least a year.
Debate shows expectation of the bill’s defeat but McLarty’s last minute reversal saved it by one vote. Hackett and Wittenoom opposed the government on the second reading. Public protests and fear of tactics to delay passage rise as tax support grows amid warnings the people will demand a back tax.
Geraldton customs reports for September show imports of £18,236 exports £4,015 and revenue £1,924 11s 3d. year prior imports £11,478 exports £7,026 and revenue £1,178 158 Bd. Exports mainly greasy wool £7,578 shop stock £1,024 horn £11 total £8,615.
A reader condemns obscene picture postcards circulating in the area. He recounts personal distress from receiving them and notes shop windows display such cards, urging action to stop the nuisance and protect public decency.
A letter argues for a strong agricultural bank in the Victoria district. James Mitchell seeks support in Parliament for an Amended Bank Bill. The author notes past gains favored by the South Western districts and urges a strong deputation to Geraldton Show to press Mr. Mitchell on district concerns.
An agitated woman bursts into the local police station asking for her missing husband. Officers attempt to calm her as she insists she has information and demands action, while a constable escorts her out.
In a case from a local court at Dongarra Mille represented the plaintiff against defendant Murphy and associates over a contract to supply six fins of hall and other materials. The judge ruled for the plaintiff, determining the defendant breached the agreement by failing to deliver and pay, with damages and costs awarded as applicable.
Belle Crome Company announces its manager Mr Crom will lead a return to Ger abit on Saturday October (noon) with a new peep show of well known feats. Aimed at countering residents during a local gathering at the height of the season.
Fragmentary ad like items list repairs and remedies. Mentions Morrison's Heraldton, Irish Moss product, and various medical tonics with uncertain details. Reads as a noisy, garbled catalog of goods and cures with no clear narrative or dates.
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