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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
2
BS Armstron g informs the travelling public that a refreshment room is now open for travellers aid. Details note arrivals at 6.38 a.m. on 26 with Fremasil Passenigers and crew including Heede Groves Smythe Enwright Sethgall.
The report lists captains and sailing days for several routes including Guraldton to North-West ports, Java and Bingspors with Captain Milly on December 26, Chawun Captain Bell on December 1, and Single line for Saminilya Captain Ey Richardson on December 5.
Passengers from Geraldton include Mr. H. Groves and Master R. Mrew aboard the Charen bound for Nor West ports and Ningapore. The vessel carried 46 tons coal, 22 tons rails, 1,266 bales of wool and skins, 292 rama, and 20 tuna general surge for Grealston and Port Sampoon.
Mevara Dalgety and Co shipping agents report vessel movements. Charon sails from Fremantle to Geraldton on Sunday December 13 and from Gyraklion to Nor West ports Java and Singapore on Monday December 14. Varco to depart Geraldton for Fremantle on or about Saturday December 36.
The fragment notes a departure by Inilym from Fremantle to destinations including Ger aldton and Noc West poets, with mentions of Java and iV. The brief hints at travel routes or affiliations but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
An extended railway policy from Yuna to Dartmoor is urged to accelerate settlement and development in the Victoria district. The piece defends the Upper Chapmen Railway Bill, credits the League’s agitation, and argues for a route open to arable lands, mining timber, and port support, prioritizing Dartmoor and surrounding belts for settlement.
Local issues in Geraldton push for Crown lands settlement before extending the Northampton line. Debate centers on which areas will settle first, with emphasis on promoting backcountry development and avoiding prioritizing Northampton or distant districts. Public notices include estate purchases, railway policy, and community events.
Local report notes a late fee letter event at 3 30 am on the 16th and a high level discussion in Geraldton and Northampton about extending the Northampton railway with proposed jetty dredging to aid shipping. The Premier showed interest and ordered further details while several land allotments were approved. An accident at the wharf injured Samuel Husher and another worker, with weeks expected for recovery.
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