Notice of Price Reduction in Geraldton
Public notice thanks Geraldton for past patronage and announces price reduction effective March 1 1910 with details of new lower prices for supplied goods.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
4
Public notice thanks Geraldton for past patronage and announces price reduction effective March 1 1910 with details of new lower prices for supplied goods.
Melbourne telegram reports the Federal land tax assessment at £814 000 with £380 000 already paid. Minister King O Malley improves after four days of fasting. Mr Tudor plans early action to secure benefits for producers and shippers from reduced Suez Canal dues.
A serious blaze broke out on the upper floors of Watson's Chambers in Flinders Lane early today. Firemen fought the flames for hours, limiting damage to the third and fourth floors while the lower portion was saved by the iron shutters of Banks' warehouse. Estimated loss at Watson's Chambers about £29,000. Stanley Mallen and Co. report £10,000 damage with £6,500 insured. Building recently bought for £45,000. In a separate session, the Presbyterian Church of Victoria denounced the ne tembre decree on mixed marriages and urged members to note the papal stance.
In Adelaide Thursday George Drummond an accountant formerly with Bewick Moreing and Co faced a charge of larceny of a bank draft valued at 759 pounds. The charge was withdrawn and he was discharged. The Acting Premier Mr Wallis announced the Government’s instruction to Municipal Tramways Trust to support official recognition for the Tramway Employees Association and to present these orders to other Trust members.
In Sydney on Thursday the Minister for Mines told the Assembly he would advise on the coal mine matter without awaiting the Chief Railway Commissioner’s guidance. He said the commissioner must abide by the directive and take action accordingly.
In Perth City Court the case of John Charles Mayman chief clerk in the Inspection of Machinery Department charged with stealing sums totaling £47 10s from public funds is continued. Witnesses describe missing monies and audit findings as Mayman faces possible guilty plea while suspension and ongoing investigations unfold. An unrelated electoral nomination mix up and an appeal decision in the Full Court are also noted.
The Australian Labor Federation council refuses to endorse Dr Ellis for the Coolgardie Selection ballot due to his 1905 refusal to submit to a selection ballot and opposition to the duly chosen Labor candidate. Leonora reports a Gwalia mining disaster funeral held this morning. victims numbered, three injured still critical. Amusements advertised for the week postponed.
The Moora based Miilands Adversiser reports on Smithson charged with the Woodlupine murder. Police traced the suspect from Mocumber to Mogumber and Keojan, finding a tricycle, a camped man in the bush near Mogumber Hotel, and a swag tied with car clothes line. The prisoner, aged about 22, was arrested near Fisternwick siding after a history of horse theft and prior near-escape from Constable Pimblett.
A fragment notes that a man in police records is described as crossbred, with rumors he is half South Australian Aboriginal. The accompanying photo is described as a very good likeness, illustrating the subject in the records.
The Fire Brigades Demonstration Committee met Tuesday evening with members Gee Boston chair, N Potter I Grimish A L Davies DL J Chapman W Lowe C O Neil and secretary Steve Maddy. They passed accounts, planned a small memento for Charles Neil, and decided any surplus funds after expenses go to a Fire Brigades Demonstration Fund under Georg Bas top and J o T Ryan for future use.
The passage describes Ife living a restless life, dying with nothing accomplished. It contrasts gas flicker with pressure behind it, noting speakers in the parlor claim pressure weak when flicker fades but the pair insist pressure is strongest as light wanes.
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