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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
2
Commercial agents and partnerships listed including J G Smiths Big Store at Geraldton as agents for Cobosis Mutual Life. Other firms named span Fremantle Melbourne Perth and Fremantle with various insurance and shipping connections and product endorsements.
Frementle to North West Ports Java and Singapore voyages listed with captains Grreldtos Paroo Mills Sultan and Dalgleish for Fremantle and Geraldton routes. Mentions freight charges, master names, dates in November and December, and shipping firm Dalgety & Co Limited with Fremantle, Geraldton, Carnarvon, and Port Urquanda references.
Westie Dalesty and Co report ship movements among their steamers Charon Sultan Charon leaves Gerakiton Fremantle for Geraldton on or about Monday December Sultan departs Fremantle for Geraldton North Westport Java Ringsport Friday December Charon sails Fremantle to Gerakiton North Westport Tava and Shipsport Sunday December 29
December 5, 1907 article critiques the idea of representative government as based on voters being unable to weigh political questions. It argues Parliament acts as a self-serving, elected body beyond direct elector control, risking loss of accountability once Parliament dissolves.
A clipped item from the Australien notes Geraldton’s local branch push by past AWNLA ex-presidents and officials. D Pascoe, once Geraldton clerk, leads the drive alongside ex-president Hartlett of Kalgoorlie. Secretary F Watkins oversees duties with Fremantle members Scott and Radley among others.
A Home from Home promotes the Shamrock Hotel on Fitzger SH street near the baths and promenade. Proprietor Mr Ford runs a large modern house with balconies offering town views and a Cornish organ and several pianos. The Cremorno Gerdes adjoin the property and croquet is played on the grassy lawn.
The initial meeting of the share board discussed a water supply for Geraldton district. The proposal seeks a government loan of about £6,000 to fund works, with support from Mayor and council members. Officials noted good coastal water and debated costs, tests, and property owner contributions before a December 18 loan referendum.
William Macken faced a Police Court on Thursday charged with stealing property valued at £10 6d from Robert Riley. The magistrate noted the train incident and that Macken’s conduct followed drink, fining him £2 2s and one month’s imprisonment, while a companion were fined for drunkenness.
A fragment notes that The Guardian may be obtained from Memrs E Snail L Kreger J Davies and W BH Jems Gernbittom and M J Ryan in Walkaway, with publisher Constantine and Gartenee.
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