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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
4
The undersigned invites tenders for alterations and various parts to John Shipton Lodge Fite Gerald. Tenders may be received until a specified time. late or nonessential bids may be rejected. F W Warwicker, Secretary.
Tender for forages aid addressed to the Chairman at Perth will be received until 2 p.m. Thursday February 14 1907 for supply of forage at various stations throughout the state from March 1 1907 to February 2 1908 Forms may be obtained on station at various offices by the undersigned No tender successors are opted.
Geraldton residents are notified that F. G. Armstrong now supplies firewood cut to any length from his yard, in addition to offering his old Ford. The message, from the former Firewood Business, Plant, and Mr. Armstrong, emphasizes ready service and continued trade relations.
A joint venture merges the GE Ocean Steamship Company with the West Australian Navigation Company Limited to establish a unified ocean transport service. The alliance aims to streamline routes between key ports, expand cargo capacity, and enhance scheduled departures under a single operating framework.
Shipping notices list vessels and itineraries including SULTAN under Capt. P. Townley bound for Fremantle and North West Ports with dates 21 February and 5 August. PAROO under Capt. Mills bound for Fremantle with indeterminate February date. DALGETY & Co. Ltd handling freight and passage from Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon Cosenek and Port Hedland for the Fremantle service.
Shipping notices list Bullarra 1,600 tons under Captain Rees from Fremantle with passengers Geraldton EY A Osman and W O'Brien. The schooner Olive 60 tons under Captain Anderson from Cossack, and Copeyanna 2,500 tons under Captain H M Donald from the Eastern States via Fremantle with coal, names Meswra Croft Gunn Moore Burges Wilmott and Mrs Long aboard.
The town hall foundation stone was laid with Sir Edward Wittenoom presiding. Local figures celebrated the milestone, praising progress from old Gregory Street rooms to the fledgling borough council. The piece notes sugar bounty totals, Perth heat, and community events alongside upcoming town improvements.
Yesterday in Eleanor Street a ceremony outlined Garald ton's move toward municipal self government. After months of review of financial and structural plans proposed by Mayor F. Armstrong and the final approval of the ratepayers, the funding for the hall's erection was arranged.
Local resident Louis Williams reported a loud engine signal at three o'clock yesterday morning that triggered fire bells. The hospital hill fire near the Old Man's Depot destroyed a building while local brigade and residents rushed to the scene. Superintendent Carson praised the rapid response of four firemen units.
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