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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
4
Pagernaens to Perth report a four pump timetable with a telegraph route to Walle, detailing travel urgency and schedule constraints for the connection. The fragment notes a transit link and potential delays affecting the journey.
Perth reports a telegram claim that the government plans to borrow 28 million for public works, quickly denied by the Premier. Unregistered racing at Goodwood draws 3000 spectators and big stakes, with debate over its legality and impact on WA racing authorities. Madame Melia laments Perth not hosting her concert, while divorce law reform and flour export subsidies stir discussion.
The text notes that the Mets will send their wheat to the mill for gristing and refrain from selling the grain outright. In a sequence, they will receive by products and their cheque-hooks will not be raised to square accounts for bran imported from the astern States.
The Rev A S J Fry spoke at the Parish Hall on Western Australia’s Bible Society, praising Geraldton revival efforts, outlining goals to translate and distribute the Bible globally. He noted seven million copies circulated last year and Australia’s WA contribution, with plans for a mobile Bible van to reach remote settlers.
A lecture tour with lantern views by Rev. J. E. Stowe travels the Malay Archipelago India China Korea and Japan to showcase the Society's work among diverse peoples. It notes the cost of New Testaments in India at half a penny and in parts of China a farthing to show value and draw interest.
Dr Bartlett gave notice at Wednesday’s Geraldton Town Council meeting to move a resolution urging settlement with landowners affected by railway resumptions. Members argued for immediate compensation, noting delays in payment and hardships from the land taking. The motion passed unanimously as discussions reflected on potential new housing and tax revenue implications.
A testimonial letter from R W B Rose of Tasik Road Waroona dated January 9 1903 states Tam was perfectly cured of a fourteen year pile condition after trying doctors and other remedies. The writer recommends Standard Remedies to others suffering this difficult ailment.
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