Land Development Notes Open Land Selections Across District
A report on land sales and crop expansion in the Mullewa Geraldton and surrounding districts notes 9000 acres under crop this year, with blocks of 1000 acres available at several sites. Key holdings include Rockatea Estate and Walker's Farm, with selections opening on June 20 and July 4. Local meetings drew strong community interest and expected success for the development program.
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Perenpri
Euzetten
Geraldinn
Mullewa
Rockatea
Walker
Tenindews
Normen Fry
Valentine and
Duncan
Gully
Messra Forrester Bros
Shiels
Eojarena
W. H. Maynard
Alice Weeds Tate
Weseason
Midland Railway
I. M. Cullity
Three Springs
Pindar
Vallewa
Sean, Wall
Coronation Day Celebration Planned at Dongarra Hall
A public meeting at Dongarra Hall on June 17 voted to form a Coronation celebration plan. Chairman J Detmage led the session. a limited church service at Molelock and a general holiday were agreed. Stephenson was chosen secretary, volunteers to march, and a monster picnic with flag ceremony and refreshments was organized.
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Dongarra Hall
J. Detmage
Irwin Roads Board
Mmolelock
Tomske
Stephenson
Blanchard Fined For Unlawful Possession Of Knots
In Dongarra Police Court on Thursday June 15 1911 SY Blanchard faced charges of unlawful possession of a pair of knots believed stolen. The bench found he did not prove rightful ownership, imposing a fine of 108 and costs or seven days imprisonment. the fine was paid.
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SY. H. Blanchard
Weights for the Grand National Meeting at Melbourne
The turf notes list weights for the Grand National Meeting to be held in Melbourne on June 16 with races on July 1 and 6. It highlights the Grand National Hurdle Race entries and assigned weights for contenders, reflecting early preparation details from the event.
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Melbourne
Romulus Disqualification At Boulder Races
Betting odds for the Boulder races favored Sheen over Romulus. In the straight, Sheen led from Mithras and won by two lengths, with Bordal and Lady M behind. Romulus finished sixth amid controversy. After the race Romulus officials were disqualified for 12 months, with stewards withholding details of alleged misconduct.
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Sheen
Cimy
Aglenella
Romulus
Footman
Mithras
Bordal
Lady M
Cissy
Time Limit for Labor Speeches Urged at Geraldton
Correspondence from a reader praises the Geraldton Labor candidates for a 15 minute speech limit and urges the national Labor Party to adopt a similar rule. The writer argues that shorter, focused debates would reduce wearisome topics and waste of parliamentary time.
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Labor
Geraldton
Labor Party
Geraldton Labor Party
Boote nal Match Ends Narrowly as Magpies Defeat Blues
The Boote nal game on a sunny 18th day drew large crowds. Magpies, heavier than the Blues, dominated early with 2 goals to 0, but the Blues rallied in the second half to add two behinds and a final quarter tally. Final score Beotenal 23 to Walkaway 22 as Otto Kelly oversaw the match.
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Bootenal
Magpies
Blues
Mattos
Settlers Visit Mr Hankin Homestead For Social Gathering
June 7 report from Yaba notes light rains after a dry spell delaying ploughing and feeding. Government Land Agent Mr Udy and Mrs Udy visit the district staying with Mr and Mrs Keyte. A surprise visit by settlers to Mr Hankin’s homestead features songs recitations and social tea, followed by dances till 2 a.m. strengthening community ties.
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Udy
Keyte
Mr. Hankin
Lord Nelson
Wheater
Martin
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Victoria
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P. C. Carlsen
Urcha Bullings
Durlacher Street
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Coy
G. A. Kempton
Chas
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Conway Marine
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Larke
Coffee Palace
Ebley
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