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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
1
Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited promotes its Australian Branch. Office location listed as George Street, Perth with Secretary and Underwriter George H Johnston.
The Perth Letter reports ongoing arbitration between Perth Municipal Council and the Fink Company, noting delays and large expected costs. It cites Privy Council rulings on municipal funds, honors Sir Frederick Holder, and comments on late hours for civil servants. It also covers Labour ballot prospects, Collie’s rising output, Fremantle’s planned dock funds, and social events in Subiaco and Perth.
Geraldton port reports July trade with exports totalling £2270. Imports include £5978 from interstate and £1016 from overseas, plus £18 direct overseas. Excise and duty reach £2957. Seven months show January imports £6185 exports £26462. February imports £5011 exports £??. March imports £8051 exports £1988. April imports £34665 exports £6221. May imports £18989 exports £EVN. June imports £1492 excise £12. July imports £25186 excise £292.
A melancholy note from Horace's mother asks the teacher not to thrash the boy for truancy, recounting a chain of thrashings by peers and family after the incident. She urges Horace to attend regular classes in the future and promises no further punishment until then.
Advertisement rates listed for the Geraldton Guardian include 1 64 pence post paid options and quarterly credit terms. Pre paid subscriptions receive discounts and special arrangements are offered for insertions and small classified ads with fixed prices for births marriages and other notices.
The Geraldton Guardian may be obtained from E Snell A J Davies O Bae mm Co and T B Da Lacey, and at the public office. Details and access points are listed for readers seeking copies.
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