GERALDTON

geraldton, a town in the district of victoria, west australia, on champion bay, 306 m. by rail n.w. of perth. pop. (1901) 2593. it is the seat of a roman catholic bishop, an important seaport carrying on a considerable trade with the surrounding gold-fields and agricultural districts, the centre of a considerable railway system and an increasingly popular seaside resort. the harbour is safe and extensive, having a pier affording accommodation for large steamers. the chief exports are gold, copper, lead, wool and sandalwood.