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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
3
A severe snow storm crippled railway and telegraph services in New York causing widespread service outages. Tens of thousands of suburban residents were forced to walk home through deep snow and ice on Christmas Eve.
A fragmentary note from Taunton Ther mentions Senor Malania and Neapolitans allegedly involved in a fortune of CHNG.000 sterling from an old safe. The front of the safe reportedly showed damage when opened, with the claim that Catanii's jewelry was recently pawned.
The Navy League calls on voters to oppose the proposed system and abandon the current plan, urging a no vote to protect the country. The message emphasizes national security and unity in the electoral decision.
A garbled report notes international diplomatic hopes amid Nicaragua's upheaval. It hints at European travels by a key figure and mentions a ruinous treasury shortfall and unclear foreign aid prospects amid a fraught political landscape.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Paris strike disruption affecting electric services and transportation. References to Briand and Christmas Eve convey a political crisis and power outages. No clear dates or structured events are identifiable from the text.
In London Britain the Derby ride selection centers on Maher choosing between Neil Gow and Tenderer after owners offered large retainers. Maher has accepted the mount on Neil Gow.
Henry Sayre of Andrews Road Mackney testified about rescuing the chief in the Regent's Canal drowning incident. He described recovering the chest and restoring animation as part of the lifesaving account.
In a hard fought match on December Day, Werth shows edge in rounds early and Lang holds late advantage. A close contest ends with Lang narrowly taking the decision as Day fades in the twelfth round.
Attendance marked at the Commonwealth Hotel as multiple handicapped races were run with Burton and Werritt among notable open and novice heats. Final results show Burton victorious in the Open Handicap with a close finish and a detailed round of heats, while an old soldier anecdote closes the notes.
Crowded streets and shops bright with decorations mark a festive Perth Christmas Eve. Boats, yachts, and riverfront fireworks frame a busy day of sales, parades, and family outings at Point Walter and Barrack Street, with crowds awaiting tomorrow’s championship races and a model Zeppelin airship display.
Fragmentary cricket notes show Perth batting details and names including Beewer Dyed and Wills Waily with limited readable figures. Readers should note missing portions and unclear spellings in the score fragment.
A historical note describes seed testing practices, germination tests, and weed detection. It cites European and British seed laboratories, including figures on weed counts in seed samples and the impact of imported and domestic seeds on farm quality. It highlights methods, equipment, and the need for official stamping of seed tests.
The Turf Notes review yesterday’s events with two races at Weesteating for HMM over, red jacket and cap of B A Coy noted. Jolly Beggar’s mood appears better after a late fall, winning with Riband trouble, Perth Cup set for tomorrow. B Sromt’s Mithras plate win bright for owners as private purse avoids public sale.
Local listing shows Ballais and Socket offering leather items in Geraldton with all prices posted. Readable items include garland and related accessories, with price details suggested for immediate purchase.
Cass Bros announces a toy fair featuring a wide range of toys including monkeys prams trains boats and motor cars with wholesale prices. The ad highlights rag dolls silk dolls curtains and novelty items appealing to shoppers seeking Christmas gifts.
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