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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

2

Shipping Arrival at Coolgardie with 105 tons cargo

Shipping report notes arrival on a Wednesday at Coolgardie of the vessel from the Eastern States via Fremantle under Capt H Strant. Passengers and crew listed include Mesarx Wood Cook James Hospen McExlein and Mann with Adelaide Stgamable Co as agents. Cargo totals 105 tons of general goods.

Ge Sane Coolgardie H. Strant Fremantle Mesarx Wood, Cook, James Hospen McExlein and Mann Adalaide Stgamable Co

Movement of ships Charon and Minilys to Fremantle Geraldton and ports

Navigation notice records the Sa Charon sailing from Fremantle to Geraldton on Friday 24 April and from Geraldton to North West ports Singapore and Java on Saturday 25 April. It notes a return to Fremantis near Monday 4 May and that the 3 Minilys sails from Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports, Java and Singapore on Friday 5 May.

Fremantle North West Ports Java Singapore BB. Pardo A. Blills Mosday Geraldton North West Poeta SB. Charon J. Bell Setardey Minilya FR. Richardson Arenla Charon S.a North-West Ports Jave Aml Singapore Paros Fermantis Minilys Fromantle Gerekdinn Juve

Geraldton's Emergence as a Great Wheat Belt Port

The piece argues Geraldton has long residents hardened to slow growth but now holds vast opportunities. It envisions transformation through back country and hinterland expansion, projecting the town becoming a thriving emporium and leading wheat hub, with Mt. Erin bill cited as a landmark.

Bobbie Burny Geraldton

Vast Belt of Rich Agricultural Land on the Upper Chapman Valley

The article describes the Upper Chapman Valley belt from Norris' farm near Mt Erin to Wanding about 69 miles north, with a width of about five miles. It notes fertile York gum country soil, abundant water via shallow wells, and high cattle productivity year-round. It highlights Jupp's pioneer farm, extensive cropping on the land, and impressive yields under various trial conditions, including specific wheat and barley experiments and the potential for wine grapes and oranges.

Ballingeo Murchison Fiether Aise Murehinon Chapman Valley Norris Mt. Erin Wanding Sant Mt. Fria York Rai- Jinyoo Mt Erin Jupp Plomeer Fe. S. Jupp Milain Am Wyereye Aore Supe Jand Remy Imibbela Deepcinais Supp Wat Berausr bin Chapman State Farm Sullivan Farry Great Southern

Agricultural Prospects In Northam And Crave Valley Range

A report discusses expected yields for barley, Algerian oats, and wheat, with estimates near 20 bushels for barley and 35 weeks for oats. Observations favor soil under heavy climate for wheat, deeming the region good sheep country and noting cattle viability. Comparisons claim Northam outperforms Upper Chap vane due to climate, urging stronger farmer motivation to achieve broader results.

York Gem Country Area Promises Rich Farms and Rail Link

A description of the York gem country belt south of Alin Nolha Well outlines vast fertile tracts from Mollewa to Ballingoo Spring with clay bottoms, potential wheat yields near 29 000 bags, and plans to extend railway lines north west to unlock agricultural expansion, including a possible Upper Chapman connection. The region is praised for cattle potential and rainfall matching the Upper Chapman area, with emphasis on unifying the land and building rail infrastructure promptly.

York Alin Nolha Wemdom Maullews Mollewa Walyah Alles Nolba Ami Enno York Gum Cousley Weserrah Bulli Mt. Erp Ewae Rellinyno Kuna Rallingon Fr Aldtom Ballingoopring Ballingoo Walysi Chapman Teechings York Gum Upper Chapman

Soil Types and Yields From Field Experiments

The record lists soil textures and varieties such as light sandy loam Jade and whetandy loam Crowabeed with yields and depths noted. It mentions varieties like Totby's Luck Fone Golden Drop Velvet Dawn and Belatoniko Hi Cretan with averages around 15 to 16.6 bushels per acre and reference to feral average.

Velvet Dawn Belatoniko Cretan T Acre

Word of Thanks for Chapman Valley Visit and Northern Development Laval

Local notes praise rep efforts of S Tapp sen and Jupp in exposing Chapman Valley resources. Northern Development League expected to fund southern promotions and share copies with settlers. Nabawah seeks post office and telephone exchange to boost Geraldton trade, while 55 Mile Siding opens for prepaid freight. County notices, polling places listed for Province election and cricket season ends at Wootacarra Mercantile.

Chapman Valley S. Tapp Jupp Sopp Sca Nabawah Northern Development League Nebawah Geraldton Northamptom Dasdaragan Dongarra Conart Gingin Gingin Brook Glentromie Davison Irwin Mingenaw Strawberry Walebing

Municipal plans and football suggestions dominate Geraldton notices

The Geraldton Municipal Council displays updated plans by J Johnston GE with Peregrine maps of crown and private lands and a call to fund a cheap copier. Football organizers are urged to stage a fancy dress charity match and street procession to open the season as Mercantile Club meet at Victoria Hotel to discuss arrangements. Chrysanthemum Show appeals for support to raise Wesley Church funds next Wed and Thu at Town Hall.

Geraldton Football Association Sheffield Mercantile Club Victoria Hotel Wesley Church Hell

Starr Bowkett Building Society Proposed in Geraldton

A Geraldton newspaper piece argues for establishing a Starr Bowkett style building society to help locals avoid renting. It explains the Perth model, member shares, weekly payments, loans of up to £100 free of interest, and the ballot process to decide fund allocation as a path to home ownership.

Perth Starr-Bowkett United Starr-Bowkett Society

Vision of a Friendly Society House Purchase Plan

A detailed proposal outlines loans of £100 per share with no interest, repaid over 15 years via weekly shillings, allowing members to own their homes at repayment completion. The scheme uses member subscriptions to fund loans and aims to provide low cost housing through a ballot system and winding up when debts are cleared.

Tom Beith John Brows John Brown Tom Smit Wiference Tou

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J. O-Smiths J.G.S the Big Store Blackstone Wolseley Sclutterbuck Bros W. H. James Marina Torries Renee von Hlavor Engelbrecht Geeta Lenghi Salton C. A. Engelbrecht Federal Emporium Persie Draper Qerabihou eTmakkas Thuwsday Genakdina THE Chapman State Farr Eowo Murchigon River Beil Federation U Im Barvote Crowtend Northern Railway Tcent Government Meekatharma Dongarra Lott Board of Health Met Geraldton Town Wootacarra-Mercantilea Wootacarra Mercantilea Mercantiles Con. O'Brien Central Province Legislative Council Meekatharra Sandstone Cue-Geraldton H. Carson Mingenew Poth Wn EC Bartlett W.A Virceta ALNLA Geraldton Building Society Eettlore Chapmen Valley Fenes Beirne Tim Lees Keane Ie el Thera
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