Changing the Geraldton Agricultural Society Name
The Geraldton Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in the Council Chambers with W Mckenzie Grant chairing. The committee reported a net profit of about £25 and added £13 for plant. subscriptions total £46 are outstanding. the last show was a record success and a 50 acre land grant and a four acre Sub Lot B plan were noted. a split over subdividing and selling the land was resolved with a near unanimous vote to proceed with subdivision and market sale. The society’s finances showed liability reduction and improved cash, with removal plans moving forward. officers were elected and the name change to Victoria District Agricultural Show approved, subject to Government notification. rules will be updated.
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Geraldton Agricultural Society
W. MckKenzie Grant
Atacarra
Geraldton
The
Royal
N. Bartlett
Basham
T. Moustaka
W. Bfallowfield
U.S. Oram
P. Stowe
W. McKenzie Grant
Aid
N.S.W
E. C. Bartlett
Victoria
Stone
Double Divorce Suit In Cambridge Court Case
A remarkable double divorce case was heard in Cambridge. Roger and Richard Lyon, printers, married two sisters on the same day in July 1906. The husbands left for New York, missed their train, returned home to find two other brothers, lawyers, living there. The Lyon brothers sued for divorce. no defence was offered and a double decree was granted.
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Cambridge
U.S.A
Roger
Richard Lyon
New York
Lyon
Great Xmas and New Year Fair at James Red House
The Great fair opens Friday December 13 at James Red House with the Xmas and New Year Fair. Every article in every department offered at specially reduced cash prices, inviting attendance and brisk shopping.
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Red House
James’ Red
Presentation College Geraldtain Students Shine in Exams
Geraldton pupils from the Presentation College excel in brisk shorthand and typewriting tests. Notable performers include Miss Cecelia Goldberg Miss Vivienne Morrissey and Master H A Ferstat earning first class honors and medals in speed writing and English subjects.
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Vivienne ‘ Thhory
Cecelia
H. A. Ferstat
M. OH
Fara
Vivienne Morrissey
Métis Kathleen Hosam
M. A. O'Hare
Misa Cecelia Goldberg
Mies Seventies Morriaser
Mollie Grifa
Vivienne Morrissy
Eth's Wetch
M. Ryan
Nellie Nagle
The
Presentation College
Gerald
Wheat Markets Slip on Argentine Crop Update
Market notes indicate a decline in old Tass prices after late week reports of Argentine crop rescues. Prices for bacon futures dropped, signaling weakness in commodity markets as shipments and futures softened due to the new crop outlook.
London Wool Sales And Unprecedented Clearance Adverts
Fragmented clipping lists wool bales from various brokers with amounts and districts. The notice promotes a Christmas season sale at Red House starting Friday December 13 with a genuine clearing out sale of Puller's and a claim of unprecedented slaughter across departments.
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Puller’s.—Advt.j
Unclear fragmentary notice from Sydney source
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person and local terms with no clear event or date. The readable portions reference Sydney and a posting but lack concrete actions, names, or outcomes to summarize into a coherent news item.
Wheat growing trials at Walkaway State school
Mr J H Lilburne, headmaster, outlines wheat experiments under his direction. Details include limestone and Florida super fertilizer applications per acre, planting spacing, and seed quantity. The report also notes an unrelated advertising blurb about mercery and clothing bargains with various prices.
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J. H. Lilburne
Walkaway State School
Florida
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Charles Hormann
Woolpacks, Shears, Twine &c
F. Alderman & Co
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Marine Terrace
Clarkes Coffee Ee
Freemasonseam
At— N. Chapman’s
Drag For Hire
D. Major
Eastern Road
F. W. Warwicker
Grover
F. & R. Ward
Lackelnee
Bishop's Palace
Elwes Street
Tattersall’s Billiard Saloon
Geo. Laing
Anlage
Oped Cana E Ag
Dacia
Rrr Echo
Geskon
A. Bourne
Geraldton Bakery
A. J. Withers & CO
Tas
G. A. Kempton
Bargery
Chas
Conway Tina
Mazios
Torrecr
Teleph
George H. Johnston
Ort
Pope & Popr
Macalpine
Queen’s Cafe
Anglican Church
Queen's Cafe
Telephone
Esplanade Hostel
Seaside
Hstel
A. E. Davies
Merchison and Nor'West
George Clarke
Stud Notices
Queen's Hotel
Ietay
Freedom
Prince George
Bandolier
Royal Shw
Sydney
Tivet Prim
T. J. Eakins
Pat Stone
F. Green
Gardner
Mr. Stone
Geralton
Geralton. the Chairman Said the Ouicly
W. Neadowcroft
Vr N. Bartlett
Mr. W. McKenzie Grant
Messrs G. Lester
F. Gardner
R. G. Kelly
G. Basham
O. S. Green
P. Stone
Messrs
F. J. Critch
F. C. Overheu
A. Meadowcroft
D. J. McGauran
Society's Progress
Mr. F. Gardner
London Wool Sales
W.A
Cooyapoora
T.D.P
Yaorey
Coolboo
J.M
Yalobia
Dean
Son' O Fisk Berect
Qaw
Teo
Richard Purser
Perth
P.O
King Street
Walkaway School Wheat Prot
Nabawah
Becames
Wnce Js
Upper Chapman Roals Board
W.A.T.C
Maba- Ab
Seeey
Nolan Colon
Iary
John Cooper
Blight Bros
Murchison Forwarding Co
International Harvester Company of Australia
Telly and Elder, Shentos, & Co
Sepaaltfold
Ty Hoe
Liverpool
London and
Globe Insurance
Great Insurance of
Ait Metters, Ltd
Talbot, Rover
Rensals
Flanders
E.M
Caddilack
Oswells
E. Lee-Steere & CO
Swan Ale
Owent Line
Steemens
Nanpins
Meckatharra
A. Meadowcrofpt
Geraldton J
Murchison and Midland
Muellwa
Tenindewa
Tinea
Fradu
Greenough
Necomter
W. Lucas
Hampton Road
Northampton
Lancashire Insurance Co
Wesley Hall
Lacy
J. Fuller and Co
Millars’ Kerri and
JensahGn
Pilipe and
Gar
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