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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

2

Shipping notice lists Fremantle to North West Ports routes

Shipping notice shows vessel MTRAMLINE PARTNER and WEST AUSTRALIAN NAVIGATION COMPANY sailing Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore with Geraldton to Fremantle runs. Captains A Mule Weedon and EB Richardson listed with May dates. Dalgety & Co. Limited handling freight and carriage between Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon Port Hedland.

BS. Paroo Weedon Geraldton North West Ports Jove Singapore Minilya EB. Richardson J. B.S. Paroo B. Richardson Tor Preight DALGETY # CO. LIMITED Jermidton Fremantle Carnarvon Netank Port Hedieod

Stramers Movements Reported With Mixed Itineraries

Fragmented OCR lists ship movements from Fremantle to Geraldton and Fremantle to Ceraldion with dates in May. Mentions Mewes Daleby Co and Paroo, North-West ports, Java and Singapore routes. Includes Wurrumtor sailing Fremantle to Geraldton on May 5.

Mewes, Daleby and Co Shinotas Aerate Paroo Geraldtas Wednoxby Porta Java Singapore S. Wurrumtor

The State Legislative Council Criticized for Property Voting

The piece argues the Legislative Council favors real estate over individuals, contending votes attach to land not people. It poetry critiques the council as unrepresentative, calling it a relic of barbarous times and urging reform or abolition.

Legislative Council Hesse Np Legislative Council Iam Howe Momont

Reform and the Chamber of Review in Parliament

A critical backing of the idea that the chamber exists to guard against hasty legislation. The piece argues the Senate like chamber should reflect the will of the people, denouncing real estate favoritism and calling forReferenda to curb special interests. It cites Switzerland as a model of popular sovereignty and condemns Australian reform opponents tied to land interests.

Pica Ube Cowell Cawer Caesar Eomum Federal Senate House of Reayweomiek Chamber of Review Comnnl Switzerland Council

A Fragment on Shared Governance and Legislative Reform

A historical note contrasts parliamentary structures across regions, arguing for large, powerful assemblies and swift action by a small state. It critiques legislative councils, claims their abolition would end class legislation, and highlights economic and administrative burdens in various systems.

Electoral Act queries and local meeting report

The article records electoral act queries for several towns and lists electors eligible to vote by post. It notes a meeting where statements and seaweed related items were discussed, with strong attendance and donations. A church service and a valedictory are mentioned, with invitations extended for an evening presentation to Rev. J A Priestley and the mayoral visit to Geraldtomorrow.

Getaddtes K. Kio T. A. Midd J.D. A. Meadowood J.P. J. Tile. Greenrough Bowes A.A F. McClusvey Bembeys F. A. Asditeom J. A. Primney J. A. Priestley

Reverend E Saunders to Return by Friday Night Train

Geraldton actor Reverend E Saunders visiting Tesme he plans to return to Geraldton by Friday night train. Social notices announce a Thursday event postponed to Tuesday and a Chrysanthemum Show at Mesaic Street Trading. State Civic Department rules discuss child protection and street trading limits effective hours. Boots advertised by E Wolf at low prices amid general notices.

E. Saunders Geraldton Tesme His

Evening of Music and Dance Impresses Local Audience

The event featured F Munday singing Take a Vair of Spackling Eyes with solo fropa The Gendotiees and Ur Fray’s humorous nautical tune. Rouke contributed with The Armour, while Piper’s cornet soli and Schubert piece impressed. Greville’s standout performance and a well received recitation followed, ending with a dance and a piano violin duet by Mrs Barlow Barliw Alston.

F. Munday Fray Eamg Rouke Baindmaster Piper Schubert Mr. Greville Hin Itu Twadamee Barlow Barliw Alston Misat Waddell

Residents want jetty luggage relief in Geraldton

A letter from an Observer reader complains about repeated baggage struggles at the Geraldton jetty after boat arrivals. The writer urges the government to run a vehicle with passengers' luggage from the boats to a nearby end of the jetty to speed transport and calm tempers.

Geraldton

Shadow of Death is a Local Deplorable Tale

J. R. Olive defends the hotel and district reputation against Henry Hiesghan and the anonymous Basgsha claims. Olive condemns the falsehoods as exaggeration and notes Richings as a horse-loving, respected district figure. The exchange appears in response to Hiesghan's Scetchy allegations about hotel Cecil and locals.

Discovery of Coal in Western Australia

An elder Ubis State resident recounts the coal discovery by A. G. Gregory and his brother at Victoria Plain in 1845. Coal was taken to Perth and burned on St George’s Terrace. Government support led to 9,000 acres granted to Gregory, later sold to the Holy Catholic Mission for £1,200, area later known as Now Norcia, with land transfer details and monk involvement noted.

Ubis State Western Australia A. G Gregory Victoria Plaine Perth St. George’s Terrace Gregory Norcia Gi Per Ace Sherp Om

United States invention milks six cows at once

A new milking machine in the United States can milk six cows simultaneously. In an hour and 15 minutes two boys milked 78 cows beside the machine, while another note mentions a dramatic drop in British horse racing activity with a rate of about 4000 per year.

United States

Cables and Weather Chaos Across Nations in Tornado Toll

Tornadoes sweep from Dakota to the Gulf of Mexico causing massive loss of life and injuries. Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama rail lines telegraphs and telephone networks destroyed. The British liner St Paul and the Gladiator clash near the Isle of Wight as crews struggle, with one lieutenant missing and sailors singing as the ship capsizes.

Loasion Dakota Gulf of Mocow Negrove Louisiens Mississippi Alabama Blizard St. I'sul Gladisgat Isle of Wight Mladintor Wen Admiralty Walely Dhurve Te Missin St. Paul Southampton Cumedin

War clash in Lomion area leaves casualties reported

Indian Affairs notes a volatile Friday engagement between Brigadis Willcocks punitive force and Mar hommedas Pathans. Reports claim five natives killed and thirty wounded as the Thirty-seventh Motive Infantry ferried the wounded.

Lomion

Great Football Match Draws 70,000 at England Arena

A reported sensational football match in England drew about seventy thousand spectators. The crowd's size and excitement marked a memorable day for fans and local venues.

Fares and Freights on the North West Coast

Fragmented report discusses government plans to open transit between Bremenile and Dechy, aiming to reduce rates for passenger and freight. Mentions Northern Development League, North campaign for Upper Chapman Railway, and a chartered steamer of 2,000 tons. Includes freight table from Fremantle to Sydney and Adelaide distances and a note on a 1943 political event and a poverty death in Monten, France.

Thase Perth Northern Development League Langan Chapman Merchime GerakHom Preas Thermabuuta Fremantle Sydney L, Behio Monten France

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