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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
A fragmentary notice from an unidentified authority signals a request to modify or clarify public information. The garbled text references Reva and Christ and mentions ICE, but details and actions are not discernible.
Fragmented maritime notices list Fremantle departures and Geraldton arrivals with ship names captains and ports. Entries include dates such as November 11 and October 29, noting collisions at the wharf and vessel movements between Fremantle Geraldton Singapore and eastern states with vessels like Minilya and Burrumbeet.
Interview with Mr Crawford of the Department of Agriculture supports extensive wheat cultivation north of the Murchison River and near the coast up to Shark Bay. It urges extension of Chapman railway to Balligiaroo and a dam across the Chopmen to ensure year round water for Geraldton, plus land for settlement between the Chapman and Hustinon rivers.
A local message discusses the Toe Flour Milling Company directors facing criticism over capital and governance. It urges loyal support from farmers and shareholders while flagging misgivings about management. The letter calls for prompt capital, notes proposed shares and promissory notes due March 4, 1900, and proposes negotiable notes if cash calls cannot be met.
The document references the Queensladd Government securing a Galtia Adelphi restaurant between Hotel Cecil and Charing Croce station for an officer and staff. It also mentions Mr. George Groammith reporting income of £2,000 and Mr. G. Grosmnish praising his father with £3,000 related remarks.
Juvenile Chkifellow of Stroud Lodge held a fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening with P P G M de Tay presiding. About 30 juveniles and five adults attended. Kart Reckner was initiated. Officers Hyde Teama Hiamley Steele Edward Mer tim and Walter Waters were presented. Bro. Carlson visited and received a hearty welcome. Exhibits and wool scouring plans for Geraldton show were discussed. council members debated travel to Cus on November 9 and water supply for the proposed plant. The issue of bank holiday and parish events, plus concert practice and local notices, filled the rest of the session.
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