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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

3

Missing Waratah Arrives As Wreck Report Triggers Hurry

Telegrams report the Waratah remains missing after four vessels reach Catetown harbor. The Mavic of the White Star trio docks at Melbourne bringing no wreckage sighted. communications to Parliament indicate ongoing search and potential further actions. In a separate libel suit, George Swinburne wins £3,950 damages against Age newspaper after a jury verdict.

Melbourne Mavic White Star Trio Phillip Hewde Cape of Good Hope George Swinburne Winistee Vie- Rowia Age

Financial Criticism of Fisher Sparks Australian Debate

Melbourne reports at the Federal Affairs session as Mr. Fisher condemns the Premiers' Conference plan and a 250 per head payment as excessive. He argues the scheme would cripple the Commonwealth and questions whether ministers were pressured. Deakin's remarks about resolutions are criticized for lack of transparency.

Melbourne House of Representatives Deakin Pischer Queensland Fie Fisher Mr. Deakin Commonwealth Ias Merescary

NSW Heroic Frat Rescue at Wondabyne Creek

Frank McCann keeper of a boarding house on the railway works at Wondabyne rescued four people from drowning after Archie Smith fell into Mul Tot Creek. His mother and Bertha Smith also Leapt in to help as the trio and two others struggled in a strong current until McCann reached the bank and pulled all to safety.

Sydney Frank McCann Wondabyne Archie Smith Bertha Smith

Shipwrecked Mariners Report Near Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

A report from Cape Naturaliste describes two or four crew members shipwrecked near the lighthouse within two miles while heading toward Bunbury. The boat bore the German flag, casting doubt on any link to the missing steamer Warateh.

Uraliaie Detbad Bunbury Bunbury Ie Cap: Naturaliste Bameltom ix VN Eal

A Wonderful £200 Cottage Described by World’s Work

The article outlines a concrete cottage design awarded a gold medal by an international conference. It features waterproof floors with a water drainage slope, metal window frames, rounded wall junctions, an integrated stove with cement jacket for heat and safety, air chambers, automatic ash disposal, and ventilating fireplaces. Designed for consumption sufferers, the plan promises low maintenance and high efficiency.

Washington

Mother’s Love Triumphs in Kidnapping Case at Supreme Court

A South Dakota mother, Mrs. Amory, identified her long-lost daughter Mary Stafford in a New York kidnapping case. Despite court skepticism, she cried to the child and declared, I know you are my mother. The judge urged parties to set aside legal scruples and heed the voice of nature.

New York Daily Mail Supreme Court Amory South Dakota Mary Stafford Eamsners Four Indies Mary Stofford Foundling

Geraldton Roads Board Tender Decisions and Local Works

The Geraldton Roads Board met at 11 am approving accounts totaling £97 3s and confirming tenders for Eastern and Greenough roads. Tenders include B Banter £3 per chain for 10 chains, T Giles £3 per chain for 4 chains, D Kemp £1 per chain for 5 chains, Perejuan Bros £6 per chain, and Major and Worthington £4 17s 1d per chain for reconstruction. The board rejected gravel on the Geraldton end, plans recarping only where needed, and left matters to the Chairman and J Gould.

Boi Ely Chaignan Eastern Road B. Banter Giles’ Hill T. Giles Edward Round Crosther D. Kemp Inchain Perejuan Bros Edward Arthur Read Greenough Road Schaine Major and Worthington Kojarinn Tibrudslen Washawoyy Trorsingy Mt. Brin-Katarina Edward Road Fantern Acm Cate Rend Moonynomoha-Glengarry Akers Rue Dus South Throng S.W Tihradden Lande Department Tat Lymburner Tibradden Ani Lia

Local Football Association Selects Senior and Junior Teams

The Local Football Association elected a senior side and a junior 26 player squad for a match next Saturday. The combined Rovers and Railways team will face 26 Junior Association players with gate proceeds to the Junior Association. Players listed include Willis Harper Stokes Hale Groes ter Ward Doran Hepburn Vincent Gibbings Kelly Rosam Munro Houston Hammond Horrers Hutchinson Willcock Herbert Grocester Evenson Ramshaw McGilveray Ward Lynch Rowe Shepheard Experrencies Creter Carruthers Brede Bepharn. Emergency cover names Gibbings Houston Woodhouse Rosam. Colors Blue and White.

J. Ward Doran Chas Hepburn W. Hale Darty W. Groessler Howell Mounier Theakston Gibbings Houston Woodhouse Rosam Ramsdew Lynch Tix Railway Football Club Ramshaw Harper Willis Rovers and Railways Marper Stokes Hale Groesster Ward Hepbure Flutchingon Vincent Kidd Kelly Munro Hammond Horrers Crabbe Hutchinson Willcock Herbert Grocester Thompson Evenson Deindtey McXinview Cadits Carpenter Bennett Wight Major Hell

Northern Cricketing Association to Meet Friday Evening

The Northern Cricketing Association AVERAGER season 1908.8 will hold a member meeting on Friday evening next. It is expected that four clubs will join the Association this year.

Furnished Here to Jet Low Rent Trial

A terse notice indicates a bargain furnished property on Fitagershi Street with emphasis on low rent and careful tenants under the guidance of J Browne. The fragment hints at rental terms and the landlord’s demand for responsible occupancy.

J. ‘Browne Fitagershi-street

Hinton Estate near Geraldton auctioned by Dalgety & Co

The Hinton Estate near Geraldton comprising 2083 acres freehold land will be sold in three lots at the Builders' Exchange Perth. Lot 1 covers 56 cultivated acres with a cottage two miles from Crowther station. Lot 2 includes the Homestead of 1257 acres with 400 cultivated, garden, 6 room house, outbuildings, and water supply. Lot 3 features 833 acres with 70 cultivated, 100 cleared, two railway frontages, and a cottage. Details via Dalgety & Co Perth or Geraldton.

Ave KH. Wttencom Builders’ Exchange St. George's Terrace Perth Crowther Murchison Geraldton Hkely Dalgety & Company, Ltd

Width of Tyres Act Notice in Geraldton District

NOTICE is hereby given that the provisions of the above act with regard to vehicles travelling on roads throughout the Geraldton Roads Board District will be strictly enforced forthwith. James Kidd.

Geraldton Roads Board James Kidd

Geraldton Roads Board Seeks Bids For Gravel Roads

Notice warns travelers of poor crossings and road conditions after heavy weather in the district. Geraldton Roads Board invites bids for the 20 chains Kajarina Mt Erin Road and the Edward Road gravel sections near Eastern Road, closing with the Secretary on Monday 6 September 1909.

Geraldton Roads Board Kajarina Mt. Erin Edward Road Near Eastern Road

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