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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
4
A reader condemns cruelty and argues for moral reform, citing sermons and religious duty. The letter discusses political reform, Labor Party prospects in Australia, and the need for moderation, education, and humane action to uplift society. July 26 letters by ELISTIA Gerabiton.
A fragmentary letter condemns public figures in Geraldton for contempt toward prison labor and criticizes councillors. It lauds the current supervisor as capable and cheap to employ, noting years of service under challenging conditions and questioning why elected officials fail to support or respect him.
The article discusses imperial governance and economic links between Fremantle and Britain. It argues for closer integration of goods and monetary flows and notes politicians at the Press Center gatherings highlighting rising interdependence. It calls for coordinated dates and points of convening to manage expense and development for a sparsely populated region.
The Geraldton Express, issued on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, lists ties to state addresses for twelve months upon receiving 12064 to Alvance.
Yalgo Yarns reports patchwork notes from Messenger's battery at Sandstone and Royal Mint. A cricket match between Yalgoo and Milews ends in a home victory. Atwell succeeds as stationmaster, transferring from York. A variety show titled Two Follies entertained locals last night as shearing season nears and showers briefly touched the area.
Fragmented plea urging better advertising from Abd and MTL, accusing stale, ineffective copy. Calls for bold action to punch up the campaign, push readers to wake up, and revitalize their approach with new, engaging copy.
A grocer extols Roburt tea as a best seller with steady customer loyalty and steady quality. He notes the No 3 grade pleases many, but would still recommend Grade 2 for everyday family use, despite lower profit than other teas.
The Austertians face Yorkshire in a Mull match halted by rain on Friday. Players like Henton and Tyldertey showed mixed form as the day ended with limited play. Yorkatorea, Ancashira, and Spanner featured in the frayed reporting amid fragmentary records from the innings.
Weather and crowd noted at Belmont Park as several races take place. Prominence leads in the Kingbolt Stakes with Dynart and Minn following. Woodlands Star and Prominence also figure in the Welter events amid betting details and multiple entrants.
Melbourne July 21 Weather favored racing clubs drawing good attendance for an afternoon program. Contenders included stakes and handicaps such as the Handicap Steeplechase over two miles with top bets and rivals like Lord Rosmunt and Fatam. The Valley Handicap and Jumpers Flat Race featured noted entrants while betting odds highlighted expected outcomes for multiple events.
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia has set governing dates for the 1909 1910 agricultural shows. Listed are the venues and show days including Northam Irwin York Goomalling Beverley Pingelly Geraldton Narrogin Wagin Katanning Moora Kelmscott Williams Swan Rottnest Murray Port Royal Kemup Cannington Bridgetown Bunbury and others with shows spread from September to January 1910.
In Kalgoorlie a single woman named Kibet Atte faced Kerkgoorlie Potion Court on a morning session. The charge involved illegally detaining a sewing machine tied to her mother Mary ane Allen. Proceedings featured Mr Mayhall and Mr Kirkahy as legal representatives.
The Premier moved to adjourn the House delaying to Tuesday to discuss a likely interstat e conference in Melbourne over financial arrangements between the States and the Commonwealth. Walker criticised the delay, arguing the Premier avoided accountability while opponents accused the government of dodging duties. The motion passed 27 to 12 with Bath supporting the ayes.
London reports mass anti war demonstrations in Madrid and clashes across northern Spain as citizens oppose government Morocco campaign. Riots disrupt railways, ships ordered to Barcelona, censorship maintained, and several cities see barricades, fires, and casualties. Royal Palace protest, king present, amid heavy military deployments and warnings of broader mobilization in response.
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