The Old Order Changeth and Gold Coinage Debate
In a discussion tracing monetary history since 1919, the piece notes the shift from gold and silver coining to token money, the impact of bullion on trade, and the rise of gold as the global monetary basis. It highlights the failure of silver to keep pace with gold production and the enduring role of gold in facilitating international commerce.
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Opem
Trey
Colmage
Ieee
Thatia
A Gibson and Co to Open New Premises in December
A Gibson and Co watchmakers and jewellers announce the opening of their extended premises opposite the Punt Office at Marine Terrace Garaldton on Saturday December 14. They promise stock worth £5000 to select from, best value, best stock, newest goods, and the best terms as direct importers who defy competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gibson and Co
Ashorte Toy
Fremantle to North West Ports and Singapore Shipping Mention
From Geraldton for North West ports Java and Singapore listing ships Sultan and Fownley with captains BP and Richardson. December travel notes show freight and passage duties and DALGETY and CO. LIMITED handling Fremantle Carnarvon duties.
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Geraldton
Java
Singapore
Sultan
Fownley
Apply Dalgety & CO. Limited
Fremantle, Carnarvon
Steamers' Movements Reported by Mess Dalgety and Co
Shipping agents Dalgety and Co publish steamer movements. Se Saltan sails from Geraldton to Broome Sharks Bay Java and Singapore on Friday December 1. Minilyn departs Geraldton for Fremantle around Monday December 23. Charoqe sails from Geraldton to North West ports Java and Singapore on Monday December 2. Riverina leaves Sydney November 1 Melbourne 21 and Adelaide 28 December, arrives Fremantle February 1.
Sevailton Muanidhian. For Country Faith and Justice
A fragmentary 1807- era text discusses early world history and prosperity tied to gold and silver, noting coinage and metal use in arts and tribute practices. It references Deris, King of Batman, and annual tributes from various realms, highlighting monetary history and classical learning.
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Pasengo
Deris
Batman
Gold constraint drives paper money proposal in Australia
A strained global gold supply prompts calls to issue government paper money in Australia. Dominion Canada style issuance is cited as a model, with state revenues backing notes and minimal bank risk. Advocates argue broader money supply would spur trade, enable projects like Pilbara railway, and relieve inflationary pressure without bank instability.
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Dominion of Canada
United States
Canada
Jason
Commonwealth
Australia
Water referendum vote set for tomorrow in town
Voters will decide on a £9 000 loan to fund a Grimedown Valley water scheme. Polling runs from morning until 7 pm at the Council Chambers with results expected around 6 pm. A pamphlet outlines tests and benefits to the municipality. Votes totaled 709 with 422 on the roll. Samuel Crabbe and H Ehlert fined 1s 2d costs for letting cows roam in public within municipal boundaries.
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Grimedown Valley
Samuel Crabbe
H Ehlert
Pubuy
T. A. Kidd
Justiin
Mocnieg
James shoves Christmas goods amid Perth market chatter
Local notes report W H James showcasing Christmas gramophones and records as the Perth market shows firmness in certain goods while wheat and freight prices ease. Sheep, cattle, and draught stock demand is noted in York and Kellerberrin with diverse prices. Telegraphed updates miss the latest cricket scores and line duplication delays loom in regional coverage.
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Geraldto
Corahom
G.P
Perth
Guardien
Geraldton Week Celebrations Bandifications Declared
Geraldton Week Celebrations announce bandicapa across events with all acceptances listed. Events include Wednesday evening activities and targetwar contests. organizers urge participation and note contining schedules for the Geraldion festivities.
Concert at Bootenal Hall for St John’s School
A Friday night concert at Bootenal Hall drew a comfortable crowd. Pupils of St John’s School, guided by Presentation Nuns, performed twelve items in nearly two hours, including a cantata Childhood's Days and a fan drill. Miss Bare Kiely received repeated applause for Ji Baby, ending with Bethinbeam and Gloria in Excelsis Deo as the final feature.
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Bootenal
St. John's School
Mms
Ells
Bare Kiely
Christmas Concert Shines Despite Small Stage Draw
The event mixed delight and wonder as a devotional mood pervaded the audience. Theatre and finances were strong, with Rev Fathers O Malley and Irwin among attendees. Dancing continued for hours, aided by ample refreshments from the hospitable ladies of Hootenot. Music by Lavinia McGuiness and a jittery dance led by Mrs Bono and Miss Lily Kelly filled the night, though a makeshift stage hindered movement and the overall assembly noted the lack of a permanent platform.
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Eain Frown
Geraldton
Fathers O'Malley
Irwin
Hootenot
Meta
Migs Lavinia M’guines
WL Bono
Lily Kelly
Fire Brigade Board Motion On Spending Approved
A Fire Brigade Board meeting was held with the Mayor Ore Trigg Ureb Superintendent Carson and Secretary D Pascos present. The board endorsed spending about £15 on appliances and discussed handing over brigades to a board, with the secretary advised to write to the Goldfields Conference secretary and the district member. Carson asked £2 for refreshments during Christmas Week, funded from the council subsidy.
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Mrizads Board
Ore
Trigg
Ureb
Carson
D. Pascos
Goldfields Conference
Beigades
Interview with Prospector on Birrigrin Montague Range Gold
The Birrigrin and Montagea Range districts yield clues from prospector Mr Callahan. He notes routes from Mt Magnet to Sendstone and Montague Range with a railway distance of 150 miles, 100 miles from Nannins, and a government well near Montague aiding mining. Montague Range shows a major Caledonia reef and recent crushings of 78 tons at 380% over plates, plus other shows like the Montague Monarch. The calendar reports workings by Sanderson Bova of Perth and plans to improve Caledonia with pumping gear. Birrigrin remains busy though quiet. nearby mines show potential and a state battery is deemed needed.
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Mr. Callahan
Kimberley
Kootyaie
Murchinom
Beldin
Mt. Magnet
Nanaia
Sendstone
Montague Range
Montages Range
Nannins
Montague
Tom
Caledonia Ie
Montagus
Messrs
Sanderson
Birrigrin
Notice to trespassers near Rudd's Gully and wanted nurse
Notice warns that any person found trespassing with guns or dogs in paddocks at Rudd's Gully will be prosecuted. J W Gould seeks a nurse girl for afternoons, apply between 3 and 5 at Mrs Burt, Railway Hotel.
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Rudd's Gully
J. W. Gould
Burt
Hailway Hotel
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