Cricketers Leave for Home Amid Uneven Play
Foglish crickpters depart, one fraying, with mixed signals on arrival. West Australians posted a strong 250 and 265 for seven. Rowe's 105 highlighted a solid batting display. Rowe, son of the late Inspector Rowe, draws sympathy from his hometown. Municipal council debates post office clock timing and worker pensions, while a water-supply loan prompts calls against dismissals. Fire in Waystrom damages multiple homes. Detective Kavanagh remains in hospital in Sydney after injuries. Senator Puilsford backs a new tariff seen as surprising in England. Melbourne coroner notes rising fatality rates tied to unsafe child pranks.
Farmers switch to sheep as water scarce land grows
Greenough readers report farmers face rising costs in securing water and veterinary care while exploring more profitable sheep farming amid drought. Concerns about water bore depth and irrigation feasibility are noted, with critics linking poor water access to farming shifts and rural hardship.
Australian Natives Association Meeting At Geraldton
Fortnightly A N A gathering at Geraldton with 1 new committee member elected. Rev D A Schrowder resigned to transfer to Collie, accepted with regret. Rteggall elected to fill vacancy. Welcome to J C Oates ex president of Boulder branch now settling in Geraldton. Mock municipal election planned with multiple candidates for mayor and councilors. A ladies committee named to arrange a syllabus and the April Ladies' night.
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A.N A
Jing
D. A. Schrowder
Collie
Rteggall
Geraldion Municipal Council Meeting Notes and Finances
The Geraldion Municipal Council met in Monday evening session with Mayor J G Smith and councilors present. Accounts totaling £178 12s passed. receipts since last meeting totalled £181 17s 0d from rates and other charges. Communications included health excuses from D Pascoe, a claim by C de Trigg, and tenders for road and water works. A special meeting was proposed to address absent town clerk explanations, with debate over works on water and street improvements.
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Geraldion Municipal
J. G Smith
Ces
Logan
Bree
Carson
Mountain
Ure
Armstrong
Bownet
Rox
Trigg
Alka
Me P
Stadten
Sssietunt
Wits
Éherke
Ts SA
Bank Talanfen
Acti
Wisad
Noo
Enutit
Estal
D. Pascoe
Brelo
Clark
S.s. Orwell
C. de Trigg
Wineter
Gitsen
Box
Attordt
Lamb Export Industry Prospects and Grading Advice
Excerpts from an article by Meat-Inspector Cluterbuck in a dep pressient journal discuss lamb export potential, urging breeders to raise uniform 800 pound lambs, and warning against slaughtering undersized stock. It details proper grading, handling, and branding to improve export quality and reduce losses from disease and misweight.
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Geraldson
Cluterbuck
Misa
Miatake
Ward
Milad
Wien
Exesticud
Frank Brown Denies Involvement in Petition
In a March 17 letter from Brown of Fierakton, he denies any involvement with a petition and disputes claims made by others. He requests a fair insertion of his views in the columns and asserts that those who altered your officials acted untruthfully.
Fragmentary Notice About Petition and Local Application
A damaged OCR item discusses a petition drive and a district official reviving a letter about an application for a refreshment room in Crowther. The writer claims no correspondence has been received and disputes a claim of assistance in circulating the petition around town.
Guardian column sparks Geraldton rail line dispute
In a West Enday column in the Guardian, Walter Howard questions Geraldton residents about delaying growth and a proposed railway change. He critiques authorities and suggests a night service plan to connect Geraldton with Walkaway and Crowther, urging action before government action.
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Westenday
Guardian
Willams Howard
Geraldon
Crowthie
Walton
Geraknon
Stirling
Finfehine
Nurhory
Hay
Howard
Geraldton
Crowther
Vaurs
TIE Patetion Ars
Day Dawn Murder and Semidormant Suspect
Reported day dawn murder case states the combmant man remains in semidormant condition. He still entertains hope of a reprieve while his wife was expected to visit this afternoon, though she did not arrive at the scene.
Pro rogued parliament in October in London Times notes
The Times reports that parliament will be prorogued in London though a session will convene in October. The Daily Mail adds a provision likely to be in the budget addressing penny questions and April details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Daily Mail
Sib Weer
Revelations of Caribbean unrest and colonial maneuvers
Sensational dispatches from Port au Prince Haiti report revolts against the government with dozens of residents dragged from homes and executed on General Lecomte’s charge of conspiracy in favor of General Firman. German and British interests move to secure positions as unrest spreads amid diplomatic tensions.
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Tursiay
Hayti
West India Islands
Dayarrak
Port-au-Prines
Lecomte
Firman
Viele
Local incident at Mr Myre Street causes injuries
A damaged scene near Uay Street West reports a blaze related to a copper ore setting. The portents indicate a serious event with nearby areas affected and responders dispatched. No clear names or dates are readable, but the notice notes a fire and damage to property.
Unfortunate Vessel Carradale Afloat After Storms
The barque Carradale faced severe gales off Fremantle wrecking or damaging on voyage to Fremantle. Repairs completed, the ship remained at the Roads awaiting departure as crew debts and tensions arose. A Fremantle man caused a disturbance at a shipper’s shop, attempting to leave when asked to stay.
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terniMe
Ube
Ord
Unemployed in Canatia and Local Driving Fines Reported
A garbled report notes unemployed workers in Canatia marching toward Toronto, plus a court fine of £4 for dangerous driving in St James Park. It mentions mayoral aid promises, a market copper outlook, and assorted unrelated items from the period.
Wheat Aptomnt Notes Continental Shipments
Fragmented report from Lonmin notes wheat afloat for the Continent with Atlantic shipments and Pacific items. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate market activity and freight positioning across oceans.
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Lonmin
Ama
Continent
Bastels
Atlantic
Pacific
Detective Kavanagh Ill in Sydney Hospital
Report from Perth states Detective Kavanagh recently left on a voyage to the Eastern States and is now an inmate at Sydney Hospital with a precarious condition. The news comes amid brief word that he is ill and undergoing care.
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Peru
Perth
Demetive Kavanagh
Wick Ceave
Sydney Hospital
Pelsford tariff stance shocks Australia in speech
Perth Evening note cites Senator Pulsford criticizing the tariff as a trap for Australia while linking England Britain and Canada in a wary view of maritime trade. The report describes Pulsford urging navigation talks last year and calls the tariff a calamity for Australia in a period of global commerce.
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Pulstari
England
Pulsford
Australia
Canada
Jri E Geraldton Express Delayed by Landvamem
Train service between Jri and Geraldton is delayed due to unspecified issues. Passengers are advised to expect longer travel times and monitor official notices for updated schedules.
The Century Camels Show Sapped by Ill Health Claims
The article describes the Century camels suffering sickness and a standout claim that all beasts maintain healthy condition. It notes involvement of officials and a figure named Me. Nicholas, with references to a site and possible rapid support for the camels’ health, despite some contention about disease.
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Santas
Tony Metal Rattiols
Sernie West
Mistralia
Nicholas
Siti
Chau Hall
Diane
Supreme Court Hearing Over Separation Case and Arrears
The Full Court sat yesterday to hear the appellant’s case in Heraldion on a judicial separation from the defendant. The plaintiff seeks £2 weekly maintenance for herself and child. A £165 168 claim for arrears was also brought. The lower court ruled against the plaintiff. the appeal was adjourned to the Roweinton Magistrate for further action. Arguments were heard yesterday and judgment will be given in May.
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McWillon
Magnes
Candie
Northmnore
Toe
Tetoelt
Enibiren
WA. G. Walter
Ram
Supreme Court
Walter
Tia
Appeal Dismissed In Mr Justice McMillan's Ruling
The court delivered judgment on whether a wife with a prior judicial separation and maintenance against her husband could prevent later enforcement of the former order. The magistrate's opinion was deemed erroneous and the appeal was dismissed.
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Justice McMillan
Werman
Vor Tinsband
Amd
Alerwards
Wits Mstilséed
Mr Oliver Ween Meeting at Railway Hotel
A note calls all farmers to assemble Saturday evening at the Railway Hotel in Mul Turday district at clock. Mr Oliver presides and urges attendance for a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ween
Mullewa
Aland
Oliver
Public Auction of Household Goods at Masonic Hall
Itemized sale notice lists bedstead wardrobe chest and dressers, dining suite, chairs, linens, kitchenware, and a stock and vehicle section. Auction at Masonic Hall Geraltton on Wednesday March 25, 1908 at 2 PM. Special attention to estate items and household effects.
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Masonic Hall
Geraltton
Jon
Eynschold
Duehess
Aid
Mable Psi Eetsviais
Wil
Ninen
Ren Bath
Tate
Hanna
Connor
Sale
Wevinesmlay
Mrokenzif
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Westralians
Securit
Rowe
Inspector * Rowe
Joseph Baker
Stat of Workers Nut
Jumelure
Irving
Waystrom
Perot
Nor'West
Otf
Fremantle
Detective Kavanagh
Puilsford Reges
Melbourne
Victoria
Smith
Tray
CiWetwar
America
Aero Republic of
Haytt
Gorman and
Pronelg
Mayti
Napoleon
Toussaint
Mayi
Wallace
Rcotland
Monlay
Onoity Hall
Mayer
Freney Hranps
Maratea
Peesins
Ently. Ws
Kehr Yuer
Ehaufielr Healy
Fremantly
Crowther Jubellon
Pertt
Wembley Park
Bradiurn
Thas
Llice Vot
al She Ure
Japan
Yisye
Tokiy
Germany
Greenough
Estey
Ixiriey van
Mas
Jesus
Namie
Ann Smith
Tom
Dek
Harry
Ronit
Peironyr
Erally
Statiaery
Senna
Para
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Vineberg
Marine Trerace
Australian Natives’ Association
Attistrome
Water Board
Mat Chamberlain
Lamb Export Industry
Brown
Fierakton
Walter Howard
Tote Elion
Geraldiiny
Marvel
Smitis
Porth
Uly
Syolition
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Warstilps
South Apric
Dutospan Amon
Morocco
Lomein
Welsbach Light Coy
Galvanised Iron Co
Powelliged
Tinaber
Sherwin-Williams
J. M Ferguson, Limited
Marine Terrace
Kirut
Man
NewsWest
Messrs
Halmes Brox
Frotanie
Jay
Amin
Canatia
Toronto
Tonalin
Telet Unome Ploget
Jsquitics
Bexus
Isonton
Thesday
Vie Eseboquery
Rhant- Jour
St. James Park
Asquith
MET
Riqally
Senator Pelsfort
Theslay
Lasl
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Labia
Jri
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Path
Avery
H. S. Mackenzie
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