Commercial Union WA Branch Listing
The notice lists Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited Western Australian Branch located at Commercial Union Buildings St George's Terrace Perth with George H Joanst on as secretary and underwriter.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
1
The notice lists Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited Western Australian Branch located at Commercial Union Buildings St George's Terrace Perth with George H Joanst on as secretary and underwriter.
The Perth correspondent reports a crowded Shackleton lecture held in the afternoon drawing attention amid business. The piece surveys public reaction to Lorday’s endurance, Federal politics with Mr. Fowler shifting to independence, and broader calls for cabinet reform and open parliamentary votes. It notes an Empire celebration plan and Victoria Park plans offering the town hall for free educational events.
A parrot named Polly, kept in the ding room during summer, was moved to the kitchen for warmth in winter and returned to the dining area as seasons changed. The bird’s behavior included misinterpreting bells, misquoting commands as it moved about its familiar territory.
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Fragmentary caption appears to credit multiple names including F. Snel A. J. Davies G. Borsai and Co and T. Te De Lacey. The garbled list suggests a byline or attribution note for items in the Geraldton Guardian with unclear sourcing and possible editorial credits.
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