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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
2
A special train will depart Geraldton for Walkaway on Wednesday March 7 to accompany the Walkaway sports program. The service is tied to the above event and runs with the schedule noted in the notice.
A mock protest referenced excursion fares, described as a special act aimed at the PLP. The meeting is noted to be held at the Drwvne B. Chieb location and involves discussion of fares for travel to Houston.
Shipping reports note The Gorgon sailing from Singapore to Fremantle with passengers listed including J Lynch and F Goodwin, while Koombuna bound for North West ports carries general cargo and a crew led by Captain J Rees. The Winter from New South Wales imports coal and general cargo. several other vessels are mentioned with mixed cargoes and personnel.
Measrs Dalgety and Co shipping agents report steamers movements. Gorgon sails Fremantle for Geraldton on about Saturday 18 March and for Fremantle on Tuesday 28 March. Burriebeat leaves Sydney for Melbourne and Adelaide in March, due Geraldton early April.
In March 1900 a wave of Chinese stowaways is described with vivid, graphic detail. Six men found on the Paroo sneaked aboard, exposing harsh conditions and fears of disease as the vessel faces quarantines and ongoing smuggling inquiries led by Victorian agent Mr. Levien. Reports recount prior cases, including 18 stowaways on the Orange Branch, their health deteriorating, and their return to their homeland.
The article argues smuggling has long flourished and illicit aliens likely abound. It calls for strict port inspections and periodic land checks to catch evading Chinese entrants, despite diplomatic pushback from China. The piece suggests a harsh remedy in a blunt metaphor to deter future arrivals.
The article details Henry Bruce Lafroy and The Honorable visiting Melbourne and likely Sydney, mentions preparations for a concert tour and annual events. It notes various local committees, sports fixtures, and public notices including magistrate applications and government tenders.
A benefit concert proceeds to help cover expenses related to a distressing incident involving Med Pony and the family of Mt Wein Ritly Ranwe. Organized by Samuel Grist and local residents, the event aims to support the affected household in Natwweh Beto on March 15, 1902.
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