Mining memories and town life in Geraldton district
The writer recalls encounters in Geraldton area towns. He notes job hunts and a water supplier’s monopoly, with arbitration looming. He visits Jim Magee and Bob Jensen's Club Hotel, mentions proposed water schemes, and reflects on mining revival after WWI era. He cites Fremantle Trading Company, Narra Tarra, Wheal Ellen, and Surprise finds, plus 1915–1918 export figures and 1917 production highs. It ends with market notes on Kangaroo skins and a critical letter urging council accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobel
Jim Magee
Allen
Bob Wlensen
Ood
Bob
Geraldton
Bolus
Fremantle Trading Company
Kirton's
Nooka
Geraldine
Itasea
Second Broken Hill
Correspondence on Geraldton Electric Lighting Rates
To the Editor the writer asks why ratepayers in Geraldton pay more for electric lighting than elsewhere. He cites Meechkatharta inland as cheaper, noting higher wages and better commodities yet lower lighting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolgardie i
Perth
Counsell
To & Company
Geraldton
Meeckatharta
Seventh War Loan Two Minute Talk Urges Sacrifice
A wartime appeal stresses Australian duty to support soldiers through the Seventh War Loan. It frames personal sacrifice as tiny beside the injuries and losses endured by service members, urging civilians to lend money at 5 percent with capital return options, to aid national war effort and protect civilian livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Jmenery
Geraldton Express Available Through Town Agents
The Geraldton Express can be obtained via town agents including T. R. de Lucey, J. Ryan, Geo. Laing, J. G. Clarke, E. Snell, Geo. Rosam and Co. and others. The notice lists multiple agents affiliated with distributing the newspaper to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Messrs
T. R. de Lucey
J. Ryan
Geo. Laing
J. G. Clarke
E. Snell
Geo. Rosam and Co
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Anehe
Bob Jensen
Tom Scott
Tom
Jim Reynolds
Jim
S. Mitchell
Whim Creek
Jir
Fremantle Smelting Works
Ted
Department of Mines
Turing
Mark
Fremantle Skin and Ide
Mesara
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Prics
Hull
England
Rexona
Ol Nellis Nolle
Loasl
A. Englebrecht
Commonwealtheses Bank
Australia
London
Warmace Satubay
Senne Bank Department
Screeest
India
Tre
Burmabh
Straits Settlement
Mercantile Directory
Japan
Span
Laxmichand Dossabhai and Bros
Rajkot
Kathiawad
Indie
Bombay
Apollo Street
W.A
A. W. Dobble & Go Ltd
Brooker
Gerald
Thomas Wintlade
Hordes Hants
Orlane
Allway
Crescent
West Cropdon
Burr
Saunder
Aunder’s
Electrig
Apie
Gure Price Is
Saunders
F, Green & CO
Melbourne
Concord
P. Hansen
Wanwar Street
Ralcoorlie
Wess Fes
Gardnera
Hested
Kay
el Mack
Little
Collina-street
Kent
Hawk
D, Kent
Milllers-street
Orth
Ryan
Teve
Dara
Toyeanan
Boek
Olivares Kises
Taasras Swrasema
Marius Terrass
Victoria
Agustus
H. Nathan Mogutered
Vet. Act
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Liverpool
Manchester
Gly
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Boe
Fountpen
Jewellers
Brett Mabie
Todd and Co
Ag Neation
Exescia Punie Company
Mason Tamucs
Francis Hery Cretch
Smee
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