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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
3
The article notes Sir Joseph Ward weighing stage by stage cable charge reductions. The minister favors easing costs to reduce isolation of the colonies while favoring State-owned cables between Britain and dominions. He supports greater links between the motherland and colonies to boost mutual business.
A chaotic report notes the death of Revo Hoyeon chaplain to the Leda Bittos after a live cartridge misfire during territorial army maneuvers at Gis borough. It also mentions deaths from anesthesia during a gland extraction and a steamship incident affecting passenger numbers and a poor hop crop year.
Stockholm strikers pull back from the general strike, allowing water supply and lighting services to operate. Special constables assist in troubled areas while a compromise is anticipated. Ordinary conveniences of life resume gradually as the stoppage ends.
Capetown dispatch reports the Albion Company steamer Maori struck a rock at Dwyka Point minutes after departing for Lyttelton. With no passengers aboard, it sank in four minutes. 7 or 9 crew were lost and 8 survived by swimming to shore. Captain ordered boats. night hindered rescue. bodies later recovered.
A chaotic surf scene sees Transted swim 61 yards to rescue Stallwell and others amid heavy hail. Firematt and Brin helped rescues while a heavy item valued at £1000 and steel rails valued at 2110000 are mentioned in the refrigeration work context.
The fragment cites a special correspondent's note on widespread unrest with thousands of printers and revolutionary activity. It mentions courts sitting in January and penalties for petroleum theft or gunpowder traces, with individuals found guilty after investigation.
Racing reports describe Perth Canime Park meeting abandoned due to heavy rain. Melbourne Cox field event details list horses and results with winners Nightlight Nobel Havreman and Francis in several stakes races. Race times and betting odds included, with mentions of rain affecting scheduling in Australia.
Adelaide Raving Club held the Grand National meeting in fine weather with several races listed. Results include National Maiden Plate and Gratitude events, with Greek first, Silver Morning second, and Remplei third. detailed tote divisions and prize sums are noted, along with multiple steeplechase and handicap results. The Railways Department proposes renaming Crowther station to Narmgw, due to duplication with a New South Wales place.
Telegrams report a fire in a brick building on Loxsdale Street occupied by Cohens wholesale ironmothers. Severe damage to structure and contents occurred before the fire was checked. smoke was heavy and water accounted for most of the firefighting. Estimated damage runs into several thousands of pounds but exact figures could not be determined tonight.
The bill introduces a five year appointment for the High Commissioner with eligibility for re appointment. The Governor General can remove for misconduct or incapacity. The commissioner acts as Commonwealth representative in the United Kingdom and carries out instructions to advance Australia’s material interests and welfare. Salary is £3000 annually with £2000 for official residence and travel costs.
Two shots were fired at close range at Cook, a South Melbourne resident, as he walked with a friend. A man spoke a remark then fired twice, striking his clothing but causing a minor wound. Blake aided in pursuing the assailant, who escaped. Cook was hospitalized with a superficial bullet mark.
In Blumbere near Adelaide a tent fire last night killed Edward Nolan who with brother William had camped nearby. The blaze broke through bushbreaks as Edward slept off wine. William escaped badly burnt and was unable to explain the incident.
Letters from Geraldton and South Greenough criticize Town Clerk W Carson over 1904 subsidy accounting. T. L. Brown defends the brigade’s funds and vouchers, while others call for proper audit and transparency. Messages also note school accommodations and Middleton Fund acknowledgments in August 1909.
Australia batted first on slow pitch, Armstrong out for Stam not out, Lancashire bowled well with 4 for 16 and 3 for 4 as the day closed. By stumps Australia 192 for 1 and Lancashire 0 for 0 in their second innings, weather noted with ongoing rain and rough sea conditions.
A South Greenough school reader urges the authorities to acquire land for a playground and to improve teacher quarters. The letter notes a lack of a shelter shed, drafts through heated quarters, and asks for an extended mail run from Walkaway to South Greenough to improve postal service to the school.
In Marble Bar Aug Mr Underwood ML A delivers remarks accusing Messrs Moore Gregory and Keenan while criticizing the Government as not straightforward. He predicts Wunderwood and Co may rise to power replacing Moore and Co as Labor hosts sit idle.
New South Wales Sydney August 7 Balance-sheet for the relief fund reports receipts of £45 686 with £892 credit balance and £1 500 transferred to the unemployed fund Local levies total £15 008 West Australia contributed £4 560 Victoria £9 350 South Australia £4 151 Tasmania £6 000 Queensland £580 and New South Wales £5 952 Delegates expenses amounted to £144.
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