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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
A G CO will open a third extensive premises opposite the Post Office on Saturday December 4. The store advertises an exclusive stock launch with a guarantee to offer goods valued at £3.00 for selection.
From Geraldton for North West ports Java and Singapore the 3.8 Sultan under Captain P Towndey sails Monday 10 February. Charon under Captain Ball sails Wednesday 26 February from Geraldton for Fremantle. Charon under Captain I Bell sails Saturday 8 February toward Geraldton or Fremantle with unclear details.
Dalgety shipping agents report steamer movements. Charon departs Geraldton for Port Amontis on Saturday February 5. Sultan sails Fremantle to Ge raiton and then Geraldton, North West ports, Jarra and Singapore on Tuesday February 25.
Marriage notice records the wedding of John Hay Blight and May Mary Whittle at St John Church Fremantle on January 15 1998 officiated by Rev Darton Parkes Blight is the fourth son of Mrs B H Blight of Geraldton Whittle is the ablest daughter of Mr J Walitle of Geraldton.
A Thursday discussion warns Australia faces invasion of Asiatic immigration. The piece discusses Japan India and China, arguing population pressure and racial fears risk industrial stagnation, with depictions of patriotic anxiety and restrictive policies in Natal and the Transvaal.
The piece argues that hostility between white and Asian populations threatens peace with Japan and notes nationalist movements across Asia. It discusses Australia’s White Australia policy, the need to populate northern areas, and industry choices like sugar, arguing immigration limits are tied to race purity and national defense.
The Tuesday evening practice by the Fire Brigade produced useful work. A subscription drive was started to aid the wife and family of late Captain Maller of the North Perth Brigade, who was recently killed on duty.
An elderly man named William Sharnhorst, va carrier for Commonwealth Picture Agency, stepped onto a goods line near Cottesloe Beach between Cotterloo Teach and North Fremantle. He was struck by a passing passenger train, suffering a severe head wound and concussion, then removed to Fremantle for treatment.
The Guardian may be obtained from Mesers E Spell L Kruger A J Davies and W Di James Geraldton and M J Ryan Walkaway or at the publishers office Constantine Gardner.
Geraldton sea rescue drama unfolds as the bark Windsor strikes the reef near Yelpart Island while bound for Hongkong with 2600 tons sandalwood. Survivors reach shore, chief engineer drowned, lifeboats and Chinese crew aid are recounted, Venus races to scene for rocket apparatus.
Perth this morning reports a wreck with total loss estimated at about £55,000. The Windsor cargo valued £25,000 and steamer insured for £19,000. Government steamer Pengets departed yesterday with Captain Airey to the scene. wreckers look to salvage with underwriters’ representatives aboard.
A fragment advises covering ripe grapes with protective paper bags to guard against birds and damage. Suggested by a caperte, bags available at Com stantime and Gardoer's. Reusable bags praised for repeated use with proper care.
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