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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

2

Weanesay Sis Mindecoe Captain Mills Report Movements

Partial readable notes describe ship movements and crew actions from Nor West to Fremantle and Geraldton. It mentions Captain Mills and Mrs. J. Vince, with dates and personnel names scattered, including Swampis and Govalten, and a September reference.

Weanesay Sis Mindecoe Mills Nor West Mesrs Daigoty and Akiyping Agertr Swampis Ag Fotlo Horne Ceruthion Feogan Heavue Athe Mbauilays Batak Mg Witten Aldnon Nesttay Mindi Frases Govalten Sur Slogapone Wallea Geere Lnaves Fremuaittin Tiverald Ne Wet Porte Lawes Mebane Geraldton

Community events calendar and notices in brief

To-night Buchre party and dance at City Band Room. Friday Annual meeting of Geraldton Auticultural Society in Council Chambers at 8 pm. August 30 gospel temperance event under Wy. U. August 12 Cinderella at City Band Room. September School parade Suphanber Town Hall. Presbyterian Sunday White Peak club ball at Windsor. Deliberate garbled text omits several details and locations.

Geraldton Auticultural Society Council Chambers The Gospel Temperance 5 Wy. Uaugust Cinderella Suphanber Town Wi Vie Hall Ing

Queensland Self Government and Early Settlement Wealth

A long, sprawling reminiscence contrasts Queensland’s early settlers and their fight for responsible government with the later fortunes of New South Wales. It cites 19th century wealth, rail development, and the push for self governance, noting social institutions, rainfall data, and local civic events alongside political commentary.

London Times Queensland Insi Queenslland Moreton Bay Bealiek Beishany Foxy Lurger Hane Geraldten Bnt Aneenn Vandronan Wales Iona New South Wak Sydnay Sednes Sydney WM. Peters Briehane Lash - Township

Field's Find Road Prospecting And Local Mines

Report from Fields Find describing prospecting near Yalooga and Valyoo with several shows promising gold, floaters with visible gold, and two adjoining parties at the Whe reef. Mentions battery arrival and pressure on backers, plus drivers Sydney Tichines and a Royal Mail guard. Heavy rains noted from Sunday night to Tuesday night.

Gullon Grove Marker Measenger Yalgoo Meyers Wilton Barry Sydney Tichines Royal Mail Yaluoo Fields Alon

Night Sky Show and Local News Bits From Geraldton

Stars-bose pair Jupiter and Venus near sunset offer a striking view as Venus leads and rises while Jupiter moves inward. A meeting Saturday afternoon elected officers including President Alderman, View Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and noted a large enthusiastic turnout. Geraldton Roads Board tender results announced for several road projects with payments per chain and upcoming bid meeting set for the 19th.

Vieraidton Shay Wold Way Mfr Bev Messen Tarper Warley Treamurer Tnach Re Chole Peasteos Mesa Hayes Arnold Roads Board Geraldton Roads Board Moungoonookauaty B. Bunter Giles’ Hill Giles Kalward Road Rowther D. Kemp Ts Herchand Fiew Cround Tone Faward Ty Arthur Rout Cleaday

The Produce Markets Merth Porth Wheat and Adelaide Note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions market items, wheat, and Adelaide with unclear names. It references protection for carpets with Invine Paper underneath and includes partial names Constantine and Gard. The readable items hint at a market or trades section but lack coherent events or figures.

Constantine & Gardhia Natin

British Parliament session on mineral tax and public works

British Parliament discusses proposed mineral tax and related public works funding. Government signals intention to introduce measures with royalties, licenses, and building provisions while outlining timelines and options for compliance.

Tinton Aug

Budget clash tests Lords amid party strife

The budget becomes a flashpoint as Prime Minister and opposition debate the House of Lords role. Critics warn a confrontation could trigger a constitutional clash and political damage, while supporters defend the measure as essential finance.

Swedish Strike Shows Break in Backlog Fire

London dispatch reports indications the back of the Swedish strike has eased with work gradually resuming in multiple directions. The note signals a thaw as labor actions lose momentum and sectors reopen under mixed conditions.

London

Railway Smash at Manchester Kills Two in Heat

In Manchester Britain a railway smash occurred during heat delays. The heat caused rails to expand and buckle throwing a one way tram off track. Two people died and ten were injured in the accident near Stalybridge.

London

Admiralty and Defence Service discuss coordinated schemes

In Thenddou on August 1, officials from the Admiralty and the Defence Committee meet to coordinate schemes for Ammunition transport and supplies. Subcommittees will study technical aspects while pledging silence pending approval. Sir Yosh Wardn notes NZ adherence to the division, while the Commonwealth offers remain optional and unsettled as talks continue toward a settlement.

Thenddou Admiralty Dblewates Emce Dominion Uel Yosh Ward

Cricket Squainte Blows Dust From County Controversy

A garbled cricket note from Sydney recounts a county dispute over payments to Australian players in a recent match. Key figures like Lees Rashby and Tedepes-Hlotier are cited among others, with unclear details on motives, teams, or outcomes.

Amitene Ployee

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