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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
2
A discussion outlines how immigration fuels Canada’s farming expansion and settlement plans. It contrasts Canadian models with British, European, and Australian schemes, noting subsidies, land surveys, and the potential for rapid farm development amid vast cleared acreage.
The Perth Royal Horse Turade premium and a Tolhurst mystery spark local chatter. Victoria district stalls exhibit sires Grenelle and Mommtard Bonat, while Bowes Estate options loom for government action. Fat lamb export prize donations and Geraldton agricultural show plans drive farming interest with weather forecasts and community announcements.
Skating events at Every Night Masonic Hall and Tonight Glideway rink announced for Monday. August listings include Weyers Parlour meeting, Benevolent Society, Liedertafel concert, Warie Hall concert, Cinderella performance at Club Hotel. Geraldton property sales by Mr James Kidd and Hoskens estate noted for August 27 and August 13.
A sale notice touts a windmill design praised for its even wear and lack of common twisting strains. It claims steel roller bearings and urges buyers to inspect this latent invention before purchasing.
Church of England notices list a service schedule with Evening Prayer led by Rector Edw Saunders and Mass at 7 30 p.m. An 11th anniversary for Geralifor is noted with Rev J Tiller involvement and choir translations from Yale. The fragment preserves parish notices and devotional times.
The piece argues that prosperity depends on a proper immigration system. It notes Western Australia’s sparse population of about 100 000 in a vast 1.9 million square miles, with most people in towns and the Perth metro. It laments the lack of a statewide immigration plan and government funding for a comprehensive scheme.
The text outlines high clearing costs deemed overly heavy and argues northern farms would be rushed by engineers and petitioners. It notes fines on immigration enforcement and suggests wilderness settlement would follow after a lengthy, mercy-driven approach.
The upcoming week lists men's handicap singles matches with players including Overheau Oliver Tiller Box Smith Gipton Felay Gee Jones Mann Stokes Moustaka Grimish Messervy Oliver Bullock Keay Greville Maley. Matches run from Monday to Saturday at 4 30 and 2 30 start times with winners noted.
The Griveaway will feature Olympia Pictures with titles including Votes for Women, Metallurgical Works Decazeville, Punchestown road, Poor Pa Pays Resin, Cagliostro in color, It Clown and His Dogs, Scenes in the Danish River, The Love of the Lady Irma and Fool on Skates. The programme showcases varied genres and novelty acts.
Miss Gilson shows slight improvement after a tough period though she remains in danger. The obituary for Mrs Mary Thornett lists chief mourners James Thornett Ernest Thornett and J Wulford with pallbearers and relatives. Geraldton Catholic Church ceremony reports Bride Connie Iniohan bridesmaid Ming Connie Iniohan. Mr Wilbe Leework gave away bride. Charles Maley served as best man. cake and wine at Railway Hotel.
At a Northampton branch meeting of the Northmn Development League the Northeastern deviation in the rail survey was debated. A sub committee was formed to confer with the Public Works Department on the proposed Northampton Murchier River railway and a petition to the Premier to introduce a bill was agreed, with signatures sought by August 19 for the next league meeting.
Trinity College presented musical examinations with several honors and high marks. Violin, English, and preparatory entries noted, including Ethel Bradley receiving 98 marks and Rosam 64 with honors. Messy text lists names such as Mistowshd, Holohan, Ryan, Lansley, and Griffin with various scores.
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