Shipping letters urge balance in harbour safety debate
A letter to the local Press argues for careful fact checking on Abbott and the Geraldton shipping issue. It notes that reforms enacted in 1909–1910 affect vessels entering the harbour, with 122 visits recorded since January 3, 1910. The writer stresses public safety must precede shipping interests and calls for measured action by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Abbotts
Geraldton
Abbott
Munich
Presa
Robates
Getakier
Aldton
Danmer
Geraktton
LMA
Municipal Loan for Geraldton Gas Works Purchase
The Geraldton Municipal Council after months of negotiations decided to purchase the Geraldton plant from the Colonial Gas Association for £12,000 and take over stores valued at £450. Tenders were invited for a loan of £13,000 to £14,000. the final decision was to accept the Perth firm W.A. Trustees, Executors, and Agency Co. Ltd for £15,000 at a premium of £108 with 4 percent interest. Investors show confidence in local progress and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geenton
Gerald
Colonial Gas Association
Geraldson Couneil
Oon
Couneil
Perth
Asher Im Tealdent
Temler
W.A
Uthieaston
Idle and Disorderly and Drunken Offences at Geraldton Court
Geraldton Police Court heard Matthew Martin charged with drunkenness at Marine Terrace on Sunday. He had three prior offences in the last year, fined £3 with 14 days hard labor in default. He pleaded guilty to idle and disorderly conduct and was sentenced to hard labor for 18 days, cumulative on the first charge. Sunday drinkers Eamund Vetch and two others were fined 20s and 10s with costs. magistrate warned on Sunday drinking and planned stricter penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Martin
Marine Terrace
Martin
Eamund Vetch
Vetch
Cay Hire
Geraldton
Land Settlement at Ger aldton Grant Allocations
The Land Board at Geraldton on Friday allot 25 Morowa blocks among 135 applicants. Grants include J. Ds Brks 3882 J. T. McDonald, D. J. H. Gran azrd to F. A. Granville 8924 F. N. L. and J. Gil Sait starter. J.F. Sou to F. J. and P.T. Tipping 4530 J. W. Forrest 4537 Mrs. Dawson and blocks 14 remain pending additional information. Two blocks had competition and will be allotted later to the applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Land Board
Geraldton
J. Ds
Azrd
F. A. Granville
J. Gil Sait
Tof F. Bayley
J.F. Sou
F. J
P.T. ‘Tipping
J. W. Forrest
Mro. EL. Dawson
Board of Further Information
Inquest into Death of Frederick Anderson at Greenough Beach
An adjourned inquest held before Coroner Raymond Ge examined witnesses on the death of Frederick Anderson. Witnesses described rough conditions on September 9 and 18 to 25, noting a wrecked boat near the Greenough River mouth and the recovery of Anderson's body from the reef. The hearing covered the victim's partnership, fishing activities, and boat circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Anderson
Greenough
Raymond Ge
Messrs
H. Brewe
J. J. O'Brien
Wilfred Hanlon
William Henry James
Anderson
Thelma
Frank Maher
Eas
Greenough River
Constable Thompson
P. Forrester
Joshua Watts Wakteck
Nobi
Geraldton
Dasmitere
Coroner’s Inquest Clears Thelma Fishing Port Drowning
The jury verdict states Frederick Alwersom died September 19 1910 by drowning after the fishing port Thelma near Greenough River apparatus capsized. The coroner instructed jurors to consider identity time and place and immediate cause in similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jha
Abe
Toremas
Frederick Alwersom
Thelma
Greenough
The Quarters Revenue Up in Adelaide and Melbourne
In Adelaide the quarterly revenue reached £879 520, a rise from £100 487. Melbourne reports the September quarter revenue at £1 961 044, up by £130 598 from last year's same period. Stormy Trades and Labor Council meeting ends with the Laborers Union delegates denouncing the Executive and prompting its resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Adelaide
Melbourne
Trades and Labor Council
United Laborers’ Union
Ganger Thompson
Laborers’ Union
Laborers' Union
Fremantle Premiership Match Sets Gate Receipt Record
Victoria reports Perth football at Fremantle drew £340 gate receipts the largest in West Australia with 10,000 in attendance. East Perth led by three quarters but faded in the final term as East Fremantle’s defense and forwards dominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Fremantle
West Australia
Lng
East Perth
Ahe
East Fremantle
Victorian League Premiership and Related Finals
Melbourne 43.00 witnessed the league premiership match as Collingwood defeated Carlton 9.7 to 6.11. The Association semi final saw Hrusnwice RisKing beat Essemans 4 to 11. South Australian League premiership Port Adelaide 6.13 over Sturt 4. Sturt earns right as minor premier to challenge Ports for a spot to meet the Victorian premiers in the Australian championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Collingwood
Carlton
Hrusnwice
Esseman
Eric Wins Metropolitan Handicap At Aylshire Races
Results from the Aylshire Spring meeting report Eric (McDonald) winning the Metropolitan Handicap with Flavinius and Son of the Marsh among the notable contenders. Apple Pie and Silver Hampton led early. Blake challenged in the final straight. Time recorded as 2 939. Also notes Wesley Church renovations showing bids over £2000, with lowest at £990, delaying work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayl.c
Devert Rover Styroy
Ed Eleetrie Wire
Eric (McDonald
Ju Oe L RA
Suttiey
Flavisiua
Wood
Artillerie
Bright Lakdie
Golden Slipper
Bobby
Danilo
Cadonia
Broadsword
Apple Pie
Hampton
R.A
Flavinius
Eric
Silvers Hampton
Blake
Federal Prime Minister speech on eight hours policy
Melbourne Monday reports Mr Fisher, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, saying Parliament should endow workers with eight hours rights through a national parliament. He argued for powers matching state authorities to ensure uniform laws and accessible appeals, stressing the need for federal authority to protect workers and monetary affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fisher
Fox O
Railway Accident At Glen Huntly Describes Miraculous Escape
A young boy aged about 1 had a miraculous escape when a lighted trot train struck him at Glen Huntly station on Saturday. He was badly shaken but escaped serious injury after being run over by a following train in the opposite direction. the only mark visible was a dent in his boot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selatan
Moniay
Asia
Watt Collapses At Cabinet Meeting In EightHour Episode
Victoria's State Treasurer Mr William Alexander Watt fainted after an eight hour Cabinet meeting on Friday. He fell on the pavement, was taken home by cab, and has remained in bed since. Doctors say he is very run down and needs rest and care. His budget speech, due Thursday, was postponed a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
William Alexander Watt
Watt
Mita
Sensational Gold Find Near Benalla Shocks District
Gold has been discovered in reef in the hills near Benalla. Mr. Pear 400, a local council contractor, brought several loads of stone from a quarry for road work. J. Nutman, an old miner, noticed gold in the material with some pieces showing gold upon examination. Reports indicate the stone could be worth about fifteen ounces to the ton. A number of claims have been pegged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Benalla
Pear 400
J. Nutman
Black Ane Whisky Bottled in Scotland Ad Varied
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a labeling claim for Black Ane Whisky described as the finest in Scotland. No readable dates, places, or clear entities beyond Scotland and whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Usher
Scottamd
No License Demonstration Draws Three Thousand Youths
Telegrams from Sydney report a No License demonstration with about three thousand young people participating. Arthur Newland, who died on Thursday, left a striking letter denying fear of death and citing Stoic philosophy and Marcus Aurelius. He claimed suicide was justified when attraction failed and urged a verdict of felon, not insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sunda
Arthur Newland
Aicide
England
Marcus Aurelius
Price attacks minister in Albany speech over government outlook
Perth notes from Albany Friday night report Mr Price M B A accusing the Lamis minister and calling Mr Mitchell's work with the Depart faulty. A motion of no confidence is anticipated. Strong condemnation of ministers and land policy are cited. Kalgoorlie Esperance meeting criticises Mr Glowrey M L C and Cabinet aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Albany
Price
Lamis
Mitchell
Kalgoorlie
Esperance Railway League
Glowrey
M.L.C
McClintock
Goldfield
Mensrs Connally
Gregory
McKenzie
Pickersgill
Newton Moore
Esperance
Dwyer
Axil
Ant
War Carr
Waddell
Boulier
Piperance
Norseman
Hunt Club Races Troubled by Jockey Incident
At the Hunt Club meeting on Saturday jockey Mies Allison threw for Tider Matthews who was hailed as vindicated. Stewards cautioned Amlas for the careless rising of Percival in the Fremantle meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Mies Allison
Tider
Matthews
The Injured Jockeys Update From Bicjou Crash
Ryder shows partial recovery after Bicjou mishap on Wednesday. England remains briefly conscious but regains unconsciousness, with only slight hopes for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Ryder
Bicjou
England
Yeatenday
Coolgardia Municipal Conference Ends With Deliberations
The Coolgardia Municipal Conference at Chalgardie concluded Friday. The president noted resignations from Kalgoorlin Houlder Southern Cross Cur Day Dawe and South Perth Connolly while urging the association to address subscription arrears. Delegates favored restraint and left action to the Perth executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolgardie
Chalgardie
Mountain Slinghine and Hill Verdure Poem Fragment
Fragmentary verse depicts a mountain slinghine and hill verdure with a laughing fountain in the valley, then a warning about chilling and pain. It mentions Woods and a product called Great Perpermin ure as a means to cheat death's river.
Obituary of Robert David Ingleton aged 23
The town learned with sorrow of the death of Robert David Ingleton aged 23 son of D Ingleton of Geraldton. He died yesterday afternoon after a brain hemorrhage linked to consumption despite medical help. A former Rovers footballer and Wesleyan Cemetery burial followed, with his young wife and relatives mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda
Robert David
Hert
Wan Uhe
D. Ingleton
Geraldton
Miss Woothouse
Rovers
W.F. Shannon
Wesleyan
Bingchild
Rifle Shooting Triangular Match Highlights
Rifle shooting results from the Greenough riflemen in the recent tri-angular match against Gerald on Military and Greenounth. The report notes scores, placements, and standout shooters, with emphasis on team performance and individual scores across the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenough Riflemen
Geraldon Miliary
Greenounth
Tennis fixtures and mixed doubles at Grealdton Club
The Grealdton Tennis Club lists weekly fixtures and mixed doubles matches. Events include J. Carrick and Miss Baston versus Bor and Miss Innes and A. Banky with partners. other entries feature J. King with Miss Scutt and Miss Shertock, plus several 4.0 and 4.90 flights with local players and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grealdton ‘Tennis Club
Tweeday
Mam
Puller
Wednessary
J. Carrick
Miss Baston
Bor
Innes
Lotop
Mies Airmi
Lace
Lace v. E. Saunsters and Mrs. Moustaka, Tharedar.—T. Cartick ¥. A. Banky
Atta. Filay
J. King
Miss Scutt
Sir
Mins Shertock
Bate Oy
G. WV. Richmond
A. T. Mis
TR. Olivery
K Maley
Dtu
Wool sales firm amid brisk competition in October
Dalgety and Company Limited reports a London Office cablegram dated 29 October noting continued firm wool sales with brisk competition. It provides averages and quantities from the September wool sales in Murchison, Derby, and Port Hedland Districts including scoured and greasy wool bale totals and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety and Company Limited
Fremantle
London
Briik
Freemantle
Murchison
Derby
Bid
Port Hedland
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Municipal Loan
Geraldton Pollice Court
Raymon Gee
Morowa
Inquest
Olfes' Schnapps
Telegh
Victoria
Fast Fremantle
Port Adelaide
A.1.c. Spring Meeting
Wesley Church
Greynough
Scotland
Glenoran
Phil Coyle
MoysChimlers Pall
Janalle
New South Wales
MR. Price
M-1
Epperance Ralway
Hunt Club
Coolgardia
McCitAt Cers UK
Adet
Bert Ingleton
Morrell
Wilton
K. Murcell
Harris
Duncan
Hamersley
Longmare
Maley
Ryan
Morrett
Harrison
Longmore
London Wool Sales
F.C. Bazaar
Pend
Masonic
Owen Nighely
Hetubor
Gills
F. Oritch
Bick
Bunlow
Chas, Maley
Harry M. Marwood
Bean Bros
Eecseses
Eeesence
Marvellous
Barcains Daily Born
Bros’ “Emporium
Wellington Street
Frank Green
GIR
Stortkeipers
Vuelcher Sp
Rashton
MD Pit
X.L.C.R. Tox Birdserd
JM Burg
Cave
Tomata Savice
Cart Soda
Tellier
White's
der. Laved
Barmers Pkt
Nestles
Dex Macfan
Catinos
Prax
Don
Rico
Havelock
Fray Piesse
Katanning
Moure
House of Lords Witsty
Gardairo
Mt. Lyell
Colonial Mutual Pire Insurance Toy
GOLG
Wiagca Aia
Avery
Prudential
Star Pew Manufacturing Gov., Ltd
Holborn
Bubh
Geraldton Show
Ecasetary
Atteuil
Katrin Prureed
Steve Padly
Eetay
Weg
Odobel
Reichars
Luhles
Lanege
Boller
Samepame
Keulen
HS Mackenz
We He M. Browne
Mit
CONWA
Alderman & Sige
Tomorow, Tursd
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