02 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
1
Henry Wills and Co. of Geraldton lists Woolocks Wire rifles gas and ammunition for sale with brief promotional wording. The obscured text suggests a general hardware or sporting goods catalog style from a historical newspaper page.
In an interview with Mr. Breadon, a harbour engineer and forestry expert, discussion covers karri timber as a state enterprise, the potential of karri and jarrah for railway sleepers, and the strong case for conserving South-West forests. Breadon estimates matured karri at about 24 million tons and foresees annual forestry revenue around £350,000 after a decade of expert management.
A competition at the Darawah rifle range on the 27th inst awarded a trophy presented by Mr. Wood ward of Messra C. and if. Mr. A. Smith won with a score of WW as conditions were poor due to the weather. Scores listed show a dreary shooting day.
Holzman Bros near Marine Terrace advertise enlarged services for The Adelaide Tailoring Co. with new mercery and jewelry lines. The notice highlights price points and optical spectacles as part of the expanded lineup.
The group discussed road works and improved postal facilities aided by the Association. Officers Mr H rege staleman and secretary R J Forrester were noted with plans to contact Geraldton and Upper Canne Bold Board about road renewals and Bee Clearing. A six chain road between Smith's Gate and Thomson’s boundary was debated and referred to the Board for the next meeting.
The Naval Office Melbourne releases details on entry cadet qualifications for the Royal Australian Naval College. Exams will occur in November across Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Hobart. first intake for 13th birthdays in 1913. 12 year service required from age 16. subjects Elementary Mechanics Hydrostatics Chemistry removed from exams. applications open 1 July to 31 August.
A fragmented OCR reads names of firms and individuals including VE and Des fiche Navigation Co Lilly The Gi Goce and Insurance Dr Jean Schweppes Ginger Ala Ale and Cordlak Apollinaris Abie Sandach fitters and me ea Avis Pickles Pee ee pelt ame src Toney apn Forsyth and Co Ropewarm and Murchison Teas.
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