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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists George's Par H Johnston as Secretary and Underwriter for Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited. The damaged text includes references to the Union and Beibdinga, with uncertain location and wording.
Turfbased notes from Port Adelaide on September 11 describe hurdles falls and steeplechase incidents with several jockeys hospitalized. The piece covers racing rules, a jockey suspension for poor mount handling, and the move to six month employer ties for riders on permits plus broader issues in Australian racing and Tot policy.
Customs returns list imports and exports at Geraldton during August 22 to September. Entries include tea flour oatmeal honey jam bacon and meat products among others from Victoria Tasmania New South Wales and the United Kingdom with varied quantities in gallons pounds and tons. The ledger records revenue tariff rates and duties for multiple consignments across Australian ports.
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