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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
2
At a.m. Captain W. E. Morgan of Eastern State reports passengers including Mrs Bar rows and three children from Melbourne and Mrs Buxton with infant from Adelaide, traveling aboard C. Copeyanns via Fremantle.
Mewrs Dalgety and Co report steamers movements including Parco from Gerakitom to Fremate around December 96 and Minily from Frewantle to Geraldton on Wednesday January 14 with Paro from Peale to Geraldton and Nor-West ports via Java and Singapore. Riverina sails from Sydney to Fremantle for Geraldton in December. XMAS BARGAINS and retail items listed alongside.
Sunday services at Sunday morning and evening prayer times, Christmas Day events at Methodist Church with hymns and sermons, and Roman Catholic Masses at 7 30 and 10 30 lay out. Includes Youth and children's programs and readings on the meaning of Christmas.
An editorial decries housing shortages in Geraldton town, arguing for a Building Society to supply compatible homes. It notes overcrowding harms health and prospects, warns of tourism loss, and expects rapid town expansion requiring affordable cottages for residents.
In praising building societies, the piece extols Starr-Bowkett style schemes enabling men to own their homes by weekly shares. It argues ballots for £100 appropriations, steady payments, and eventual full ownership reduce rent dependence and build thrift. It notes management costs and appeals to young workers to save early for future security.
The article extols a building society model where members invest capital to secure future value while protecting principal. It contrasts prudent investment with gambling and urges young unmarried men and women to join to gain a better start than buying a home immediately. It emphasizes mutual aid and member support.
Local posts report Geraldton offices handling mails and visits by Land Board members to inspect Neca Tarra for a Government offer. A man named Mitchell Lynch was jailed for attempted wife assault with a £50 fine and pledge. A Christmas service at Wesy Church features an address, anthems, and solos. Co operative Flour Milling Company reports funds and allotments flowing in. AN A Assembly hosts Mr J J Simons from Perth with praise for Geraldton progress and outlook.
At a local Masonic Hall meeting in Western Australia the audience heard Simona outline a history from anti Chinese sentiment to the Central Alien Abolition Act. The talk denounced Asian invasion and urged removal of perceived threats, drawing applause and a thanks from officials.
Market notes show highest price paid for half at auction was £4 176 fd for a truck from Eleternwick. Several truck sales cited with prices from £4 15s to £5 7d, market closed firm. Wheat and barley prices listed for Adelaide and Melbourne, with assorted bids and quantities across multiple ports.
Canning Park meeting reported fine weather with strong attendance. Winners include Jone t in the Welter Purse and Meinet Chari in the Jumper's Purse, with times near 2 minutes 12 seconds. Aspendale Park meeting noted Coronella and Madge among top finishers, and Dunolly leading the Aspendale Cup contenders. Sydney results from the Australian Jockey Club list Call Boy in the Trial Handicap and Nellie L in the Grandstand Stakes with notable bettors.
Agricultural bulletin reports Esstough’s wheel farm near the surveyed Upper Chapman route growing 321 lays of wheat from 65 acres. Mullowa settlers finish wells with good water claimed at shallow depth. Land inquiries continue for Mullowa. Vale north of Northampton yields oats, wheat, and hay. Yinllalomg near Northampton also shows hay. Local ads list Christmas specials on ladies undergarments and blouses.
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