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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
4
Detailed instructions cover root and trunk care, deep ploughing, spacing, and removal of unhealthy growth. Emphasis on timely digging, weed control, and balanced fertilization with phosphate and potash. Guidance on pruning, training, thinning, and protecting fruit quality for export and local markets.
The fragment describes a planting scheme with fifty sets, aiming to stock fine wood and timber supplies. It mentions rows of cypress and renarkable nites, shelter benefits, and saline-adjacent property improvements, with dates and specific crops or tasks implied but unclear.
A detailed appraisal of draught horse types for farming outlines traits of heavy and medium draughts, noting conformation, stamina, and suitability for tasks such as wagon, harvest, and plowing. It compares breeds like Clydesdale and others, discusses foal prices, and advises on breeding choices for district needs. Key figures describe age, height, and build of exemplar horses.
In this excerpt a farmer reflects on improving appearance and productivity through plowing and careful crop and livestock choices. He contrasts fallow with sowing crops like Gluyax and Marshall and advocates breeding Merino ewes with Lincolns for lamb production. He stresses market-ready lambs in five months, proper sheep management, and the role of fertilizers and phosphorus in crop health while noting the need for buyers and steady rainfall.
The Bot shell offers new goods daily with numerous comfort accessories for home use. Prices are reasonable and display space is ample for the late arrival stock. Visit Conw in for the latest teasers and see the catalog carts.
An advertising notice touts Doan's Ointment as a universal pile remedy promising relief from itching and protruding piles. It quotes testimonials from Mrs. Rich and Mr. Mich in Scotland and Perth, praising rapid, lasting results and urging purchase at local chemists and stores for 2/8 per pot with a money back guarantee.
A report from the oceanfront notes a dramatic sighting near the Princess Mountain reef where divers celebrate a possible discovery of The Hidden Treasure reef. The locale, named vessels, and locals are cited while observers describe reaching a new depth and the reef’s unexplained persistence. The report hints at a significant financial impact and mentions individuals linked to the investigation and christening events.
A detailed historic mail timetable lists postal dispatch times for numerous stations and districts. It covers Geraldton area sites, Fremantle, Perth, Midland line towns, Murchison line places, Moora, Peak Hill, Sandstone, Moonyoonooka, Keojerina, Northampton line, Taliprang, Upper Chapman area, Yuna, Wandins, and other private bags. Dispatch times vary by day with many Tuesday and Friday departures and early morning slots.
A dense OCR batch lists advertisers and agents across Geraldton and surrounding areas including Benckendorff Co shipping, Soan Bros Drapers, Beecham's Agency, Clinch and Co stock agents, Dalgety Co, Davies Draper, Elder Benton, Empire Pictures, Cuter Soap, Ginson Watchmakers, Marine Terrace merchants, and multiple firms in Geraldton and nearby towns. The fragment resembles a directory page with names, trades, and locations, plus various family businesses and suppliers.
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