Progress and prospects for Geraldton in 1904
Tuesday May 12 1904 discusses Geraldton’s push for progress through industry, dredging, and regional show amalgamation. It cites Mr Gooch and Mr Dan Matheson of the Northern Development League proposing a unified three-district exhibition, broader than agriculture to include mining, plus harbor improvements and grain export plans. It notes Mingeneow wheat prospects and aims to make Geraldton a wheat milling and exporting hub with better rail and port facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turet
Gooch
Dan Matheson
Northern Development League
Mathewe
Geraldton, Ly
Tim
Geraldjom
Coechstone
Mingcoew
Fremantle
Gernictom
Geeskiton
Mingenew
Gersidion
Queensland
Geraldton
Ween ride for local retirements and export trade
An unseen plan discusses expanding stock sale activity at Geraldton and nearby districts to build up trade from small beginnings to larger export levels. It warns of urgent needs to establish regular sales, subdivide yards, and attract farmers into town commerce while noting pest and rabbit threats in Northampton and Gazwyn districts and proposing fencing as control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timshes
Geraldton
Gok
Northampton
Gaswyn
Ashburton
Soma Siz
Sven Milesong
Hamelin Pool
Legislative Council Elections in Australia Opinion Piece
A fragmentary editorial discusses Legislative Council elections, favoring Labor candidates like B C O Priva and Carron against Conservative figures. It argues the North faces ongoing injustice and criticizes party governance, urging support for Labor and condemning South dominance and real estate aims in Perth.
Political reforms urge strong North leadership
The passage urges rapid MDL organization, criticizes comic opera politics, and calls for ND I to nominate morally capable figures with a broad grasp of industrial needs. It warns that the North may be represented by woeful, capable men if changes are not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. C'liriem
Fremeptle
Perth
Separetiga
B.C. O'Priva
Carron
Welone
Carlsom
MDL
N.D.I
Hind
Northern Development League Council Meeting Notice
A council meeting of the Northern Development League will be held in the Committee Room of the Town Hall at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. A full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Local notices and sales in Geraldton district
Local items report thanks to Mr. Baston for aiding a movement, and announce upcoming auction of Mrs. Osbourne’s property including Geraldton sub lot near Loco Workeays. It notes Kowid’s Gully coal bore locations and a doubtful oil prospect, plus a year-end town hall event, girls’ school entertainment, a misstatement about J G Smith’s discount sale, and plans for a new Broome newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasgus
G. Baston
Gersictom
Baston
League
James C. Kidd
de Bratess
Kowid’'s Gully
Mx. J
Easy fit boots and shots arrive at E Wolli's
Advertises a large stock of easy-fit boots and shots now opening at E Wolli's with low prices, inviting readers to shop. The notice emphasizes comfort and fit for all ages and genders, urging customers to visit for affordable footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wolli
O'Brien Defends North and Labour Ties in Mayonic Hall Address
Legislative Council candidate B C O'Brien spoke last night to electors at Mayonic Hall. He affirmed his Labor ticket, outlined North development concerns, urged early purchase of land and proposed tax shifts. Opponents pressed North grievances and statehood ideas as questions from P Stone were raised. meeting closed after brief exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo, O'Brien
Legielas Dive Council
Mayonic Hall
Kheen
ML Drew
T. L. Brown
C. O'Brien
Central
B.C. O'Brien
J. 4. Thompson
Ward Hersusy
Perth
Chan
Censtal
Labor Party
Labor
Cod
Berth
Legislative Counsy
Soen
Sentaxiam
Lair
Northen Development League
Ier Eldtom
Renmitch
League
N.ol
Geraldton
Geraldtom
Fremantle
N.D.L
Daglish Ministry
Legislative Council
P. Stone
Northam Development League
Pew
Peeth
The Freight Problem and Curious Enigmas
A fragment discusses freight pricing and routes in the Northern Development League era. It questions why wool shipped from Port Hedland to Fremantle costs more than to Melbourne, despite longer distances, and notes shifts in cargo routes involving Singapore, coal, copper, and wool. The piece cites port injury, ship agents, and calls for Commonwealth action to address freight disputes impacting Geraldton and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Malboatas
Hale
Frost Derby
Fee Munde
Bala
Fremantle
Melbourne
Ted
Portfiedland
Schambky
Port Hedland
Melbourn
Singapore
Geraldion
Lendem
Geraliten
Lomdon
Geraldton
League
Eck
Geraldton Cargo Shipping Denials Prompt Letter
A reader letter from A. Faulkner, Adelais S. O., Lat Geraldton, May 7, to Postmaster General Melbourne, defends the Port of Geraldton and the North Weab porte against claims of unfair cargo handling. The letter cites a prior review and Senator Da Largie remarks, stating the company does ship cargo and disputes accusations of refusing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
North Weab Porte
Gesersl
Tatm
Faulkner
Adelais S
Gena Melbourne
da Largie
Geretics
Mtg
Also Mentioned on This Page
M Naara
Hays
Smiths Ceestores
Blackstone
Wololays
Zlutterbuck Bros
Sehalp Ton
W. H. James
Marine Terrace Hairdresser & Stationer
Cerrar Et. Gersiatsle
Fancy Gouda
Stalonery
Metor
Port Carla
Toilet Ware
Kamiahones
Gseplughoes
Phooo
Rapha
Berords
Cerletinas
Bedrock Pricka
Goa
Engelbrecht
Matbouris
Gee
Piora
C. A. Engelbrecht
Federal Emporium
Chwabian
A. Gibson & Co., Watchmakers and Jewellers
Post OM
Montel
Marine Terrace
FW. Gibson
Clem
THE
Ocean Steambuip Company Limited
North
Java
Sultan
P. Towsley
Rom Geraldton
North-West Ports
Bingapors
Jevn
Paroo
F. Richanson
Abstaltay
BP. Towsley
Garsldien, Vromantl
Carvervon
Cemagak
Port Bediend
Mesare, Dalerty and Co
Multan
Parac
Géraldton
Inve
Somlay
Buprumbect
Sydney
Mek Lourns
Adelaide
W. Smith
Fiaboforte Mechanic & Tuner
J. Ross
Tavor and
Cutter
Chas. Moore & Co
Geraldton Huanlian
Ixradu
Quessland
Hnmeelf
Qaseyer
Roel
Girls’ High School
Miss Laver
J. G. Smith
Broome
II Grea
Royal Wharf Dale
Broome Chronicle and
Nor-West Advertier
Grem
Numbers Development League
J. the Big
Guardian
Men's
Mars
Ilcomie
Advt
Ametstion
W.A. Kes
Jnlems
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