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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
2
Fremantle names Fremantle unit and Townley to attend GONGOS meeting on Wednesday December 2 following BP updates.
SIUPPING Mews Dalgety and Co shipping agents report Gorgon and Baro steamers with movements for December and January. Gorgon sails Fremantle to Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore on December 2 3 15 and January 15. Baro sails Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports on January 1 and Singapore on January 2.
An annual notice from the family of the late Dee 24 1000 extends gratitude to those who sent wreaths messages and sympathy during their loss. The message expresses sincere appreciation for tributes and consolations received.
A speech denounces the colonial legislative imbalance with the Assembly representing about 11,135 electors against roughly 21 on the Legislative Council rolls. The critic argues Parliament should mirror the will of the people, not be narrowed by council veto and patronage, calling for genuine representative government.
A lengthy, error-filled report blends political turmoil with local Geraldton items. It discusses democratic reform, state versus federal power, and electoral implications, alongside road, railway, land, and cultural notices, plus a seaside murder confession.
Notices note the Rev. Dou MLA formerly of the Presbyterian Church left Manchester to serve in Higher Broughton and accepted a cordial call to the Presbyterian Church in West Hadlepool a large mining town on the sea coast of Durhard about 26 miles north of the river Tees With many friends and a thriving community the family remains in good health The report mentions Mr Bodl Gundam and Mr David Brand among others and records recent deaths and local happenings including weather notes and queries on the 18th inst with rainfall details
Melbourne sees Victoria versus New South Wales in a tense imperial cricket match. Early innings feature limited scoring with key dismissals including Laver and Barduley. The total after two innings sits around 173 with several Sundries noted amid variable bowling.
A Geraldton Town Hall audience enjoyed Hook and Eye and Uncle by the Am ateur Dramatic Society, while noting financial anxieties after three nights. Performers received praise, with Brenton Dooley and Mrs Grimish singled out. the Geraldton Orchestra offered lively numbers. A Tanami News note quoted Alt. Marcer about leaving the Tanessi Geld.
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