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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
2
A cargo notice lists ships Charon and Minilya with captains I Bell and E Richardson. It cites dates in August and September and directs inquiries to Dalcett & Co Limited for freight and passage. The fragment references Singapore and Wein mering and a cautious note on ports and rates.
Arrival shows Minilya from Singsport with passengers Menara J Davey Said Dewan te Inspector Innes Jackson Malloy A R Richardann Mrs A O Tinea Mies Theama Mies Richardson Mies Goddard Buchan Filmer and Mullah Sharany. Departure scheduled Thursday at noon on Minilys to Fremantle with passengers C Cone V Boisale Roisale Mre Young and Mie G Fathan. From Geraldine Post Office Board. Arrivals Bullnees at Sharka Bay from Carnarvon August H7 1 am Vopertures. Charon bound Fremantle for Geraldian August 4 UL am.
Weary Daheete and Co ship agents relay steamer movements with names and routes. Charyn lever Garaklion to North West ports Java and Singapore on Wed 1 August. Minily ay Teavee moves to Now West ports Java Singapore on Thu 1 September. Coulyardhy to Advhardy on 1st and 2nd September for Geraklyn. Kenny Katya Ryley departs 29 August for Melbourne Adelaide Albany 5 September for Fr wanth.
GornoN and Gotch Proprietary Ltd of William Street Perth are appointed advertising agents for the Geraldiom Guardian in Perth Fremantle and the Far East. Constantine and Gardner announce the arrangement on August 6 1908.
A historical critique argues that prior to the amending Electoral Act, elections were a lottery with minority deprival. It cites 1904 North Perth where F F Wilson won with 1178 of 5200 votes, and Fremantle races where anti-Labor votes split, leaving Labor with disproportionate gains and minority underrepresentation in Senate results.
The article explains the Preferential Vote expands choices beyond two parties, arguing it prevents wasted votes and preserves voter influence. It notes how first counts may fail to produce an absolute majority yet contingent and later preferences determine the winner, with quotes from experts and the Chief Electoral Officer supporting broader candidate selection and simpler ballot processing.
The Lightly City Rand social is postponed due to underground intrigues. The Day Dawn Municipal Council and Day Dawn Water Board face resignations over attempts to cut the Town Clerk salary. At the Wester Board, engineers answered charges while the chairman’s actions were labeled disgraceful. A Boring Fair opens in Masonic Hall at 4 PM with a Spring Fair by Wesley Johnmoc Endeavor Society featuring craft goods and tableaux. Admission is free in the afternoon. evening charges apply. Evangelistic Mission under Rev J Tiller continues with open-air gatherings drawing church officers and new worshippers. nightly addresses urge attendance with further services planned in Northampton and Georgina.
Dispute between Worker newspaper directors and Mr Julian Stuart leads to withdrawal of protest over feovorn in Labor election. South Australia Labor Government offers travel funds and allowances to each registrar and their spouse as they plan to visit America. Unmarried legislators may take mother or sister. Many workers seek similar perks for a tour.
Geraldton association team traveled to Murchison for two Fremantle style games under manager Mr Hafner. They were greeted at Me Magnen station and hosted at Minera Hall before a first match at St George and Day Dawn where Geraldton lost by two points. Prominent players included Ramshaw Hutchinson and Kidd. The return trip featured a defeat by 15 points against Cue and Day Dawn with standout players Sedgman Spenes Meid Annesley Oates Corkbill. Umpiring praised. The group toured the Great Fingall mine and viewed £11,000 in ore. gate receipts totaled Magnet £3 and Day Dawn.
A fragmentary history recounts James Lick and the founding of Lick Observatory funded by wealth from gold mining and a romantic tale. It notes the Stanford University origin linked to a railroad king’s death, and a memorial plan for Richard Saddon in St Paul’s Cathedral.
The naval meetitor presided by the Mayor with Crs Logan, Cacson, Tagg, Millasod Urch. approved payments of £212 123a and noted £46 TRe collected. Overdraft stood at £516 18 1d with expected inflows. consulting engineers to examine railway crossing changes at Mac rine Terrace and street lighting. Plans for a Greenough road warehous e were granted. pred. borst-posts permit approved. Shelter grant under Victorian Part questioned. Queen's Park cricket plans spurred objections. Government blocks and bush grants discussed. day Dawn stone program reviewed with quarry site searches. Snowdon Street road work and freemasonry hotel gutter crossing approved. special meeting Thursday to review recent valuation. Bath purchase offer declined.
Debates on the water scheme renew support for a detailed plan. The Water Board Committee is tasked with consulting the engineer and formulating a tenderable scheme to supply water at a target rate. Dr. Carson urges calling tenders for a loan to fund the water project, arguing government terms are poor. The motion fails as no reserve survives. The piece also notes a butter price rise by a major Victorian firm and government pressure to begin the dock project, with the Morning Herald predicting a meeting with Mr Price to secure commitment. The mayor schedules the meeting in his parlour to secure assurances and bolster Mr Price's electoral position.
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