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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
2
Nominations close for the last three events at Grennugh ar Nou, Welnonhty. Entries include hurdles, dashes and maiden races with names such as HURDLE RACK and 410 YD3 HANDICAP. Secretary announces March Tich as the deadline for returning forms.
Weilnvslay Contry Haglan Robinson reports the movements of steamers to Goeaklion Brenan Le and Nor' West ports. Varies routes include Singapore Fremantle Nar West ports and Nar West ports. Sailings noted March 12 and May 16 with several arrivals and departures in Minilya Waters and Coolgarne regions.
The post office closes mails to the United Kingdom and Continent on Friday at 10 p.m. for the transmission by the RMS Moglian, with a late fee due at 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
Postal bureau closing times for March events are listed with times for Tuesday and Wednesday. The notice mentions the Eastern States and New Zealand amid scheduled fee transmissions and countdowns to specific deadlines.
March 2 marks the start of a series of country cricket fixtures at Porth Ket Rowe Hareb and Geeablim. April 1 to 18 features Coratrin versus Wootacarra and Wootacarra against Merean tile, continuing the season's schedule.
Dalgety and Co reports a Mingenew fat stock sale last Friday with a good yarding of sheep and cattle. Demand for cattle remains tight, sales were hard to effect, but the report notes they sold several lightweight fat bullocks and fat lambs with total yard value around 88,458 pounds.
In Vang, march 4, colonial wine licensing sparks dispute as a restaurant seeks a Colonial Wine License. Police opposition cites proximity to Salvation Army racks and church, while advocates argue licenses do not increase disorder and are essential under the act. Perth licensing bench and P.M. Nos stress the law requires grant.
A summary of editorial remarks and local political updates from Geraldton including the appointment of Bronte Dooley as returning officer for the Central Province seats ballot, Labor and PLP members eligible to vote, polling to run 7:80 to 9:00 p.m. at Co operative Stores, and related events. Also mentions legal and civic figures arriving for the Dawe murder case, travel notes, and economic data on Australian lamb trade and February finances.
The Day Dawn case unfolds with the Attorney General leading the prosecution in a murder trial. Key witnesses describe evidence supporting Vincharces Wanines and the defense faces intense cross examination as verdicts loom for multiple accused.
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