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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
4
At a Glad Agricultural Bureau meeting Mery J. Evans urged strict care of farm machinery for nine months a year. He advised proper storage, frequent inspections, oiling, painting, and securing bolts, plus washing and detailing to prevent wear, rust, and damage and to extend machine life.
Farmers discuss tool preservation and small forge use on farms, arguing that temporary repairs beat buying expensive gear. Debates touch on tracksmith shows, castor oil for screws, and the need for practical, near-home fixes while avoiding overreliance on tradesmen. The long financial tribute hints at mining profits and regional industry in the same era.
The article surveys mine and ore production trends, naming the Western locality, a sale to a syndicate headed by Jonameet, and a planned revival of the primary industry. It notes output changes, prices, and prospect activity, with references to local laboratories and a showroom promotion by W. Zimpel.
The Yalgoo Road Board presents a financial year ending June with figures for credit balance, current and arrears rates, licences, contracts deposits, and government grants. Expenses cover office costs, advertising, depreciation, and bank charges while assets include buildings, movable plant, and cash in hand. Auditor A B Tawian notes the statement reflects expenditures and liabilities, with liabilities and reserves listed alongside.
Report shows top marks in West and South Australia for Arithmetic and French, with high rankings in Geography and a range of honors. Notes record performance in shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping and commercial exams, plus certificates for lower grades. Students are prepared for Adelaide University Public and Commercial Exams and Federal Public Service.
Special accommodation for ANT students offering model perspective geometrical and architectural drawing oil and water color painting stenciling wood plain and art needlework one subject at two guineas per term typewriting taught with shorthand extra for machine use class tuition in theory of music eighty four per term prospectus from Reverend Motitem for details
Shipping and customs agents Murchison Forwarding Company lists produce wine and spirit merchants and machinery firms. It notes international traders, windmills, fertilizers, and farm implements, with insurance offerings and farm risk coverage.
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