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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1909
Page
2
Limited and the West Otsalian Steam Navigation Company face unspecified actions as a corporate notice emerges in unreliable text. No clear dates places or outcomes are discernible from the fragment.
Kalgrty and Co announces movements of Paroo leaves Fremantle for Geraldton on May 26 and again May 29. Geraldton, North Jove, and Biogepore routes listed with Fremantle departures. Paroo sails to Singapore, Java, and other ports around May 13. Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and other departures noted for Fremantle and Geraldton trades.
Church notices list Anglican and Methodist services with times and speakers, while a lengthy section argues mule breeding over horses, detailing advantages, costs, export value, and recommendations for local farmers to adopt mules and drive prices up.
The article discusses the mule as a superior draught animal in many regions including the United States, Mexico, South America, and Africa, while noting horses are more common in goldfields. It cites American farmers preferring mules, contrasts breeding practices, and questions why mares and studs have been diverted to the United States, leaving fewer suitable horses in Australia for farm work and draught tasks.
Mica Laver, principal, announces Saturday afternoon classes in dancing and physical culture at the Town Hall. The aim is to accommodate children from other schools whose parents want tuition in these subjects only.
Local brief notes announce the fourth annual chroncggtizaraut show opening Wednesday afternoon at Towds Tall. Entries close on opening day. Growth in competitors, including new growers, promises a lively exhibit with strong interest from Geraldton and Perth clubs.
Mr 8 RL Elliot leaves Geraldton for Tallyrange Station en route to Namaine by tomorrow's train. He hopes to be in the district for the visit of the Minister for Agriculture and Mr Nomson. Mr and Mrs George Lester return to Geraldton by Friday's express, expressing much delight at the joyous occasion.
Frederick Davie a youth of about twelve or ten? is believed to have drowned after going by sailing dinghy from Point Moore on Thursday morning. His family, including father William Mavis known as Cewbhy, are respected watermen who have aided many rescue efforts. A search by night and divers found no trace of Fred or his boat, with the rough tide complicating recovery. Edward Davis, his uncle? and an older brother once disappeared in the area, underscoring the peril of the sea. The incident is placed around nine o clock near the big reef two miles south of Point Moore where the channel rushes out to sea.
A coastal drag operation near Back Beach encountered tangled lines and a missing tail section. Winds shifted before the gear could be recovered, with a hat and decking fragment later identified as belonging to missing vessel owner Feed Davin.
Perth racing attracts a fair crowd as results from the day’s events trickle in. The program includes CLASS PLATE for two year olds, PARK STANDI CAP with 14 miles, and WELTER HANDICAP among other races. Notable names mentioned include Shob Silk and Rowulus, with betting around 4 to 1 on Cig A. A separate report notes a disastrous fire in George Street Sydney, a storehouse used by the Postal Department gutted and losses estimated at £14,600.
The directives continued investigations into the illness surrounding Mildred Fitts. Hircourt Whipple Ellin was arrested Tuesday on charges connected to using an instrument to procure certain items. The patient had been under treatment at St. Winosat's Hospital and showed some improvement before suddenly slipping into critical condition and sinking rapidly.
Miss Fite died at 1 20 in Perth witnesses, with Dr Tass and Caynes present. April 22 report notes suicide by poison, sparking a police search warrant and extensive evidence gathering. The death causes a public shock and detectives have worked days for decisive disclosures.
Our Our Own Correspontent reports a syndicate floated in Perth and Fremantle to establish a sottos plantation near West Derby with taxed land for 99 years. Advisory Board proposed including the Surveyor General and others. calls for Northern representation and open land. Rumors swirl of Federal dissolution and government reshuffles, with mentions of Sir John and potential appointments.
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