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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
2
A terse notice lists A Gibson and Co located opposite the Preamasins Hotel on Marine Terrace in Geraldton, indicating a matter related to the Post Office. The fragment suggests a commercial address and possible legal or business action.
A G Co announces the opening of extensive premises opposite the Post Office on Saturday December 9th with a stock valued around £5,000. The offer includes imported wine, clocks, silver and leather goods, glassware and electro plate. They promise best value, best stock, newest goods, and direct importers' terms with a Christmas View List.
A varied display of toys for the young, plus a fine assortment of Xmas novelties offered at accessible prices. Special offer for shoppers spending a minimum amount. coupons redeemable for goods worth two shillings sixpence. Opportunity ends with the 16th inst. G Griffths at Victoria Buildings promotes the sale with a timely note.
An old newspaper snippet notes a development involving FUE Ocean Steamship Company and Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited. The item hints at quarterly and weekly service arrangements reflecting evolving maritime passenger and cargo routes from Australia to other regions.
Fremantis to North West Ports dava and Singapore. Prom Gapelittas for North-West ports Jave and Singapore. Captain 1 est Mon o Bird December MINILYA Capt Richardson 3 Saturday 1th January Fromeration for Fremantle 8.8 MINILYA Capt E Rithactn Monday S1 December For Friicht and Pansage apply Dalgety & Co Limited Fremantle Cermarvan korevt Port Hecland.
Fragmentary report lists a vessel from Fremantle with names like Dilarra and Weser and several individuals such as Harris and J.B. Stone. The text is garbled, offering few verifiable facts beyond an inbound shipping reference and scattered proper nouns.
Passengers listed include A W Baird Sas Irwin A J James YorekiHy and FP Burns aboard the Dullarea Wrenight 143 tons of general cargo and shipyard 10 tons outward. Arrival and port details appear through the night departure notice from Allaids Steamship Co agents.
Dalgety and Co reports ship movements: Six, Minilya, Irayen Ceraklion bound for Fremantle. Charon departs Fremantle for ridon. Six and Charon sail to North-West ports. Minilyn departs Fremantle for Geraldton and North-West ports. Jaya and Singa bound for Singapore. Ex Rivera, Addaide routes with dates from November through January and plans to transship for Cer alin.
Fragmented OCR note mentions protection of carers and a visit involving someone named Constantine. Details are unclear with garbled numbers 2 45iu 29. No clear event, dates, or organiz tions.
A Guardian of Geraldton article argues for active settlement through land allocation and settlement incentives. It criticizes slow survey approvals, lack of fencing, and delayed improvements, urging Queensland style planning with pre surveyed lithographs, verified boundaries, and ready access to roads and water to enable immediate farming upon entry.
A historical paper argues for centralized reforms and district survey offices to speed land settlements. It cites delays from Perth head office control, proposes district survey offices at Geraldton, Bunbury, and other centers, with local surveyors approving applications and issuing plans, keeping originals locally, and reducing bureaucratic lag. It notes a push for decentralization and improved skilled staff.
Local report mentions Mr. E. JT. Berle acting as agent for Lameroo in sending about 100 tons to Sur Rey with engines from Geraldton, receiving a designed candle and conveying sensory information. The text is partially garbled but indicates freight and equipment movements among Australian towns.
A municipal referendum on a 9000 loan to fund a Grimblews Valley water supply was held for property owners. Results showed 422 on roll in favor and 108 votes cast with 110 total votes, informal zero. Tenders for loan at 5 percent will be advertised. work to begin after gazetting. Engineers weigh steel versus cast iron pipes, with cast iron preferred for immediate procurement.
Brief satirical notes on cricket and cricketers including humorous epitaphs and commentary. Mentions cricketers expected to handle a tie and a terrace scoring rooming feature. Highlights playful takes on the Eleven of Notis with light crypto commentary.
Geraldton State school presented its annual concert at the Town Mall last night, filling the venue to capacity. The program featured many young performers with floral marches, recitations, songs, and the operatic segment Little Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, achieving strong audience acclaim and noting significant school fundraising outcomes.
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