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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
4
The report notes copper bearing potential at Twies Peaks roughly 180 miles northeast of Yalgoo in Western Australia. It urges government support for copper, iron, and mineral development and calls for charting the area by prospectors to encourage exploration and opening of a new copper field.
Mnemonic mining note describes a colossal smelting facility promising daily production of around 1.1 million tons of ore with significant copper content. The report compares it to a Great Falls plant, noting capacity constraints and rising metal prices impacting operation.
A fragment from a police conduct review expresses no evidence the officer exceeded duty. It states no action will be taken and papers will be placed before officials if a request to reopen arises. The tone suggests parties seek formal review but authorities decline further scrutiny.
An excerpt discusses aging, physiology, and longevity across species, noting how digestive and intestinal factors influence senescence. It cites Metechnikoff like ideas on gut microbes shaping aging, with examples from birds, mammals, and reptiles, and hints at potential anti aging implications.
A long garbled account describes a city clerk or clerklike figure with a waistcoat catching fire from a misplaced box of chemistry items. The tale includes accidental ignition, a watch chain or chronometer, and a remark on a dangerous powder magazine. The piece ends with an advertisement touting Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted household medicine.
The document outlines a proposed limited liability company in Geraldton under the Companies Act 1802 with capital of £15,000 or 15,000 shares of £1. Provisional directors, banker, solicitor, and secretary are listed. It aims to erect and operate a flour mill on cooperative lines, ensuring farmers’ wheat is milled and distributed with minimal middleman cost, offering profits from wheat and other products, and restricting shareholding to prevent speculation. The company plans to buy wheat from shareholders at market-day Perth prices, mill it, and sell flour domestically or for export, with profits after working expenses and reserves distributed among shareholders. Membership limited to five shares initially. 200-share cap per person to deter control by individuals. Formation upon 2,500 shares subscribed, with shareholder meetings convened by the secretary when formation is official.
Provisional directors of the Victoria District Co operative Flourmilling Company Limited publish an application for shares. Applicant encloses £ for first payment at 64 per shares. agreement to accept any later number of shares allotted. Dated with name occupation and address as provided.
A Thurday visit by a Timber Industry representative records Geraldton merchants Ferguson and Co and Clutterbuck Bros as local agents for Mackstone engine. The 15 bhp steam plant is replaced by a 35 b.h.p Blackstone engine to run a saw, moulding, and other timber works, with expectations it will power most plant components and improve efficiency.
Fragmentary text references a state plan or requirement over twelve months ending 19/6 with advance timing. No clear individuals organizations places or outcomes are identifiable from the readable portion.
Northampton notes recount dwindling Oddfellows ranks and a failed hall project, recalling a once vibrant community hub. The piece mentions community events at the old schoolhouse, a misfiring fundraising effort, and a fatality linked to a local warner named Harry Aligeres, with reflections on agriculture and industry in the area.
Farmers join the above Society and 2 percent members entitled to purchase their requirements. Farmers only invited to apply between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on three Saturdays at temporary office c/o H J Brow Marine Terrace. Kuala office secured for business, open daily thereafter 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Owner of mares offers them for minding at Trafalgar. The note states paddocking for 18 par mares and that the vendor takes no responsibility. Interested parties should apply to 5. I. Watson, Mil Farm, Strawberry.
A rugged report notes ore showing near grass and mineral lane by Mews Kitching and Moxon. Beef price cut to sixpence per pound after the 18th prox. and Archibald’s German land ruin in Vienna are mentioned. Passages describe ore transit and a new discovery near old Tanpencoke copper lode now under London company with Mr. J. Oxley in charge.
The article notes mixed opinions among Northampton residents about routing a proposed railway via Chapman and Mount Erin districts. A prominent Geraldton-area figure reports settlers favor avoiding direct routes that would impact the port. Fine weather has prevailed in the past week.
Fragmented timetable notes list several routes with strange spellings and times for journeys to Walkaway and Northampton. Entries indicate daily departures, weekend variations, and specific weekday only services, with times around morning and afternoon pockets.
To Correspondents Apricaltural and pastoral notes report public and octal events martaren antituths and meetings including cricket matches and other items of general interest all will be noted persons names written
A garbled notice references Trish Meels advertising a cure for coughs and colds with unfamiliar terms. The readable fragments indicate a promotional health remedy tied to Bonnington but lack clear details. The record preserves the stray names and product claim while omitting specifics.
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