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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
7
Advertisement lists needs for shearing, Kangaroo hunters, and related items including wire, RRAN bags, cornsacks, wire netting, and superphosphates. Notes stock on artificial manures and other supplies, indicating market demand and pricing emphasis for sellers.
A correspondent laments high rents and poor, poorly built homes. He urges the Board of Health to compel landlords to ventilate and improve dwellings, argues that more competition could lower rents, and predicts new housing will alleviate distress. The writer signs as FAIR THING.
A letter from THE ELECTORATE praises Mr. Stone MLA for parliament prowess and local influence. It cites his defense of liberty, leadership against dummyism, and gains for farmers through government farm schemes and land restoration. The writer lauds his anti socialist stance and rail route politics, ending with a question on memorials.
May revenue in the state budget fell short of plans with receipts at £250,044 vs £279,056 a year earlier and expenditure at £316,317 vs £362,653. The month’s excess of outlay over receipts totaled £64,273, driving the year’s deficit to £196,994. Since the start of the financial year the cumulative deficit has widened, suggesting an increase of over £200,000 for the year. The eleven month totals show revenue £2, "... (numbers truncated for legibility in summary)".
Frog skin, though one of the thinnest nests, proves to make one of the toughest leathers when tanned, according to the article.
Marine Terrace Geraldton opposite Goods Shed advertises boots and shoes made to order in all varieties with repairs as a specialty. Courteously attended to with prompt service and reasonable prices. Manager Dan Corrigan.
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