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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
3
The House of Commons debates amendments impacting land taxes and the mineral rent substitution. Opposition leader Mr Balto questions the government's shift while Liberals clash over dropping the Umgutten mineral tax and exemptions for gardens.
Reports claim Honan denied Jefferies and Johnston a requested eight minute time. The Daily Mail correspondent notes Berger won tentative nettles for a contect and Jefferson denies assertions of crties for a match with Johnston.
London reports a tide wave causing an explosion at Chilworth Gunpowder Works leading to eight deaths in the Feyland area. One man died on site while others were injured. Maximum London temperature reached 80. Wheat prices rise on heat. Suffragette lecturer Miss Marel Matters to lecture in Australia after engagement with William Anderson.
A motor van in Wiltshire crashed into a party of London Territorials returning to camp from maneuvers at Pilshed. Seventeen soldiers were injured, five seriously, as the van struck the line of march in the road. The incident was reported amid wartime patrols and cautionary measures for field units.
Capetown August 13 no definite news on the Waratah fate. A message claims the Hall-Ruasenl steamer Yasiwa sighted what appeared to be four bodies near Bushes River and reports of corpses washing ashore at the Great Fish River mouth about five miles north of Fast Lenton.
The Military Band will perform tomorrow Sunday afternoon with nine performers at QQuren's Park Reveeve. A varied program includes Ta Mikado Grodby and Handel's Largo. The event supports bead funds via a collection.
A muddled report indicates discussions among federal authorities and premiers about a planned settlement. Sir John Korret spoke of arranged payments and share adjustments with conditions for a satisfactory arrangement before finalizing terms.
In the House Frazer sparred with Sir John Forrest over funding for the ranz Australian railway and the motive behind prioritizing a Dreadnought vote. The session exposed distrust as Frazer criticized the Budget as unsatisfactory and argued for centralized, efficient administration away from state control.
The Geraldton Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in Cimnell Chambers last evening with six members present. Mr H R TL Elliott presided as president, with G Fy Sewell and several vice presidents elected. The balance sheet showed £125 spent on ground improvements last year, with some subscriptions still outstanding. A valuation of property for the Society was promised, and a further statement of assets was postponed to Friday. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the session.
In Melbourne and Mes Lavpere notes from telegrams describe a severe domestic incident. A husband allegedly abused his wife in Pendra Tour with references to Jorien and an obhe Lo. Ballots unclear as text is partially garbled during extraction.
In South Australia a shooting fatality occurred when Crosbery of Christchurch reprimanded her 18 year old son aboard a Melbourne steamer voyage to San Francisco. The youth, unaware the rifle was loaded, fired and killed his mother as she reprimanded him. the incident prompted police and authorities to investigate the tragic accident aboard the Ka howna en F Wea.
Southern Cross leaders Glance and Ruther returned from Marvel Loch and urged unity to end the strike. They condemned the workers action, stated the exclusive board was not in sympathy, and warned of travel to Perth and arbitration if talks failed.
The Government Gazette lists several permanent officers and civil servants retiring in September. Named are Chitty Baker acting editor of the Journal of Agriculture, Robertson poultry lecturer, Bailey assistant to Newman, Whittington inspector under the Insect Pits Act, Cassell inspector, and Rand ford stock inspector. Mills of Geraldton moves to the Agricultural Bank. Gibbone shifts to inspector of Lands Improvements under the Land Act. Three other undisclosed employees also retire.
Mr U S Mackinail reports week ending 7 August with fair fruit and vegetable supplies Thursday, heavy Saturday consignments, brisk bidding and all lines cleared at satisfactory prices. Local gardeners urged to vend, with details for carrots to 4d per dozen, turnips to 4s 10d, apples 49d to 5s, fowls 9d to 28s 6d, and assorted greens and citrus across Thursday and Saturday markets.
A fragmented OCR style line mixes pseudocode like constants and cards with garbled names. The readable portion hints at a discussion or note about harmonization and a Perth related objected motif, but specifics are unclear.
London on August 1 witnesses a fine weather day with 15000 spectators as the Australian Eleven encounter local players. Entries list multiple batsmen and bowlers with scores and dismissals, noting Carter King Hopkins Crawford OConnor and others. Final total not complete due to fragmented OCR text.
Estate sale prospectus invites tenders for Hinton Estate near Geraldton offering three lots totaling 142 acres with 56 acres cleared, cottages, wells, windmill, tanks and fencing. Two holdings include substantial cultivation areas and improvements. both near Murchison Railway. Tender details published by Dalgety & Company, Upper Chapman Roads Board, with August 25 1900 deadline.
The expert opinion notes warm praise for Australian strengths and critique of England’s selection, especially the omission of a fast bowler in the first match. Noble is commended for his leadership while English counterparts are criticized for strategic choices.
In Yuna area, heavy rains from August 8 into August 9 filled tanks, with the government tank overflowing. Crops show promise while many settlers finish fencing and clearing sandplain areas. Roads suffer, carting difficult. calls grow for a railway and government action. Two English selectors arrived. few blocks remain to cultivate. bulbs form as rain holds. The piece notes local store promotions and Coronation Day ads.
A clipped item notes price action and a reference to a benevolent entity or initiative. The readable text is fragmented but suggests pricing or financial terms connected to a benevolent program or organizer. No clear names, dates, or places are confirmed.
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