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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
7
Wool, sheepskins, hides, kangaroo skins and related items offered at the highest market rates. Shearing requisites supplied and all kangaroo hunters' requirements available. Wire, bran lags, cornsaces, wire netting, superfosphates and other artificial manures stocked.
The notice presents a local advertisement for a block sale or market area in the district featuring groceries, enamelware, and crockery offerings. It highlights a focus on large quantities and best value, inviting buyers and merchants to inspect the assortment.
A Geraldton wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at atheist Church between Edwin W. Gale of the Post and Telegraph Department and Mic Lavinia Garratt widow of C. H. Garratt. Rev. K. E. Saunders conducted a choral service as Gale was given away by his sister F. E. Simpson. Attendants included best man N. Jeguson and guests Mrs. Jones and Mr Shepheard from Geraldton. The bride wore a pale heliotrope silk gown with cream lace, carried a bouquet of cream roses, and was accompanied by Mrs. Jones in pale blue muslin. bridegroom wore formal attire. After the ceremony, roses showered the couple and a reception was held at Mrs. Shepheard’s residence on KItagerald Street where presents were on view.
The Times argues that only Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman could properly preside at the Imperial Conference opening. It suggests Prime Ministers should be chaired by a departmental minister, undermining imperial equality and subordinating colonies to Britain. The paper notes Campbell-Bannerman’s unhurt status but warns of a negative impression and potential loss of preferential trade gains for colonies.
Prime Minister A. Deakin told 30 reporters that Australia now under self supervision would be the last to accept renewal of external control or other applications. He praised Britain's generosity during Australia’s incubating phase and urged consultation on common concerns while noting imperial recognition. The conference opened with strong public focus in Britain and the colonies, though Hebrides Convention discussions seem unlikely due to Australia’s views.
New Zealand exported butter ceers lamb mutton and juef for eleven months of the Snandal show a substantial increase year over year. Cheese shows a rise to around 260 000 and 256 000 for other categories. Trade levels moved from 170 000 to over 350 000 with a jump from 949 000 to about 1 200 000 for meat, while wheat fell from 117 000 to around 60 000 and oats from 83 700 to 68 000.
Labour difficulties surface as both sides muster cases for Police Court amid timber dispute. Collie miners wage push led by the Tasmanian Trades and Labour Council seeks higher pay. Kalgoorlie truckers threaten to seek Arbitration Court intervention if miners balk at wage rises. Union official fears wage cuts but ballots decide court approach.
Good progress is reported on the Nannine State battery work with completion expected soon. It is noted that a copper lode at Gabanintha has been bought by Mr. A. E. Morgans who plans to build a smelter.
Black Range area reports Eclipse mine between Black Range township and Nungarra as a very promising property. Main shaft drains to 165 ft with reef values increasing at bottom to over 4 ft. Owners say over 500 tons mined yield 23 dwt per ton. other reefs 10 to 12 ft wide carry fair value. Half-year to Feb 28 saw 2,330 tons treated for 9,8.72 oz of gold, excluding tailings.
A Geraldton resident’s recent train journey through the southern district yields disappointment at the panting pace of development. The report notes sparser settlements between York and Beverley, limited prosperity in homesteads, and a lack of activity at towns, contrasting with stronger signs of vitality around Dongarra and Greenough and suggesting northern districts would show more if they had southern attention.
The passage notes veer rich cream thickens in churn, suggesting adding water at same temperature to dilute it. It mentions excess warmers on the farm and in buildings, blaming the belief that maximizing money with minimal expense sacrifices comfort and convenience.
An 19th century style notice promotes Constantine and Gardner printers offering ready framed pictures, prompt service, and reasonable prices. The brief item highlights their capability to supply quality frames and quick turnaround at fair costs.
Boots and shoes made to order in all varieties with repairs a speciality and satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reasonable and country orders promptly attended to. Manager Dan Corrigan announces the shop serving the Opposites Goods Shed area.
Jos Johnston, who has acquired the Gopal business, plans to stock the highest class goods in merchantry including a tailoring department. A splendid range of latest suitings and dress fabrics will be offered with guaranteed fit and satisfaction.
A dated note asks for a handwriting sample and a 1d Postal Note with a 94 peas stamps and self addressed envelope sent to Professor I J Banks at the Perth Post Office in Western Australia, to study personality signals from handwriting.
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