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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
3
Telegrams describe chaotic chatter about public events and a ship sighting near East London. Gov General Brisbane discusses rapid state development and education funding, urging attention to segregated priorities and population growth.
A fragment from a South Australia report notes the Assembly delaying a confidence motion vote until this evening with 20 for and 19 against in an unclear division. The text is garbled but indicates a narrow result surfacing later.
Miners in the Marvel Loch district met on Friday to discuss wage increases, arguing the current pay is not a living wage. They voted to stop work on all projects and to cease contract jobs, with no award declared for Southern Cross yet.
Perth reports the death of the Morris children with testimony about spirits of salta and the possible role of irritant poison. Dr Cuthbert described expert opinions on the effects of tinctures and the exhumation observations aligned with fatal poisoning.
The Federal Cabinet finished review of the Budget Speech to be delivered by the Treasurer Sir John Forrest tomorrow in the House of Representatives. A large prize draw by the Sydney Howr Committe offers 290 prizes with total value around £1500, top prize £ CHW 44, plus numerous smaller prizes. Tickets priced 2 for £4 and available via local agents in Melbourne, with distribution limited by advertisement.
The Australian Eleven faced a setback as Laver sustained a thigh injury and may miss rest of the tour after his early exit. England, after a shaky start, were 382 with two wickets down at adjournment, while Australia collapsed to 76 for six in their second innings.
Sparse readable details show a cricket match with England chasing as Australia declare. Notable names include Rhodes, Carter, Pry, James and Armstrong with limited scoring specifics and commentary on fielding and injuries. The report notes a three day limit and a planned rubber format affecting the outcome.
Second meeting of the season sees Dongarra short of players facing the Bootenal Pirates under windy conditions at Bootenal. Highlights include rough play, frequent umpire appeals, and several goals by Congarey players. Post match, players and officials attended a hall gathering with speeches and toasts.
The Turf Melbourne Cup drew attention as a five thousand pound race over two miles with initial entries reaching Melbourne on Tuesday, as details of the event and potential contenders emerged.
Aug 10 report lists horses and riders for the Australian steeplechase at Caufield next Saturday. Entries include Bribery Burn Krororoit McCabe Chac McVicari The Sun Koops Snobewie Confederate Burn Quail Williamson Dulny Molutosi.
A front page note reports Mr. We Born of Moongoonooka likely drowned in the freen ich River near Moonsoon works. Blaney, seeking his son near Moonoonooka, found signs after riding to Truslove’s place and later attempted to cross a sandy river crossing, sinking his cart and gear. He reached shore with horses, chose not to wade, and notified authorities. police were alerted as searches continue.
The note discusses sheltering at the jetty and the impracticality of delaying action due to wet weather. It questions authorities plans and suggests resuming a game promptly once conditions improve, arguing further delays are unnecessary.
A letter questions Dr Hungerford's notice of motion to adopt Jerakiion municipal by laws and argues against altering existing provisions. It suggests a wooden facade near Herakdion and urges councillors to defeat Hungerford's proposal. Mrs Fordhans, organizing secretary of the Australasian Women's Political Union, will visit Geraldton this week.
Tesvers invited for the ayy erection of the Northern Cully Well Mill with a frame and cover spec, hinges tray door and wingspan, to be built by August 23 1908 subject to Upper Chapman Roads Board approval. Tellers due August 25 1900. Attachment notes responsibilities of Leighton Knapp and others. Fire break plowing notice issued for Garaluvtun Walk Away line with bid opening August 2.
William Willcock, watcher and baker, Marine Terrace, informs wheat producers that consignments will be handled by an unsigned party in the upcoming season. He will advance against grain and intends to place all outstanding accounts in his solicitor s hands on the seventeenth, with legal action to follow.
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