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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1909

Page

3

Perth Post Office and Commonwealth Funding Debate

Federal Affairs notes discuss whether the Commonwealth should fund a new Perth post office and the state’s role in owning or transferring portions of the building. Minister for Federal Affairs cites costs around 275,000 and possible modern design. position on central location and use of space remains under consideration.

Perth Tate Affai Commonwealth Mabon Souk

Transcontinental Railway Survey Progress Report

Mr Henry Donne consulting engineer reports on the Fort Minate to Kalgoorlie line survey for the Transcontinental Railway. About 46 miles completed in the month of January, total 366 miles since inception. Water supply difficulties in the high country encountered, but arrangements are made to continue to the WA boundary. supplies rerouted via Fowlers Hay from Port Auguats. Mr Deane to inspect survey time in both States next month.

Henry Donne Qhur Fort Minate Kalgoor Deana

Australian Navy to Build Torpedo Boat Destroyers

The Federal Cabinet approved funding of £960,000 to establish a harbour defence program in Australia. A start will be made as two torpedo boat destroyers are ordered, river class preferred, with construction at a government yard and the recruitment of skilled English operatives to transfer shipbuilding expertise to Australia.

Fisher Adelaide W.A Australia Australis England Auntonbia

YASS PICNIC PLANS FEDERAL CAPITAL SITE INSPECTION

Mr Mabonshateon states more than half the members from both houses of the Federal Parliament will join the Yaas Canberra district inspection to seek a site for the Federal capital.

Mabonshat Eon Yaas-Canberra

Speech by Wr. Vrazer in Greenbaakes on Federal election

A public address in Greenbaakes on February 5 featured Mr. C. E. Prawr arguing the general Federal elections will occur by year end. He warned the Ber Government would face House opposition to Ta bor measures and anticipated conscription and shifts in state debt policy.

Greenbaakes Mr. C. E. Prawr Mele Emd Tabor Mrasurre Dewtiah Te Federal

Melbourne Hospital Report on Poisoning Case

Telegrams state Mrs Flormce Fickl remains in serious condition after phosphorus poisoning. Her husband Fronyn Tiedey is named among officials from Melbourne Hospital. The couple’s son has completely recovered.

Melieniar Mra Flormce Fickl Melbourne von Fronyn Tiedey Pheephorus

Admiralty Asked to Lay Keels for Six Battleships

In British Navy league circles it was stated that the Admiralty asked the Ushinot to lay the keels of six battleships of the Dreadnought type during the coming year.

Lado Admiralty

Wreck of the Clan Rang Off Adelaide isles disaster

The Clan Ranald wrecked near Adelaide on Sunday as the Governor Musgrave evacuated survivors. Chief Officer Hans expressed belief no smugger or assault occurred. Two more bodies found at Kemp Bay as divers prepare to reenter the wreck site tomorrow.

Adelaide Iarine Rowslingley Steiner Ranald

Unionism and Politics in Glamorganshire House

In Glamorganshire at Ponty yridl the county court granted a restraining order against South Wales Wine to support Lalorman Were in the House of Commons, reflecting tensions between unionist interests and political figures in the region.

Ponty Yridl Glamorganshire South Wales Lalorman House of Commons

The Broken Hill Strike Opens at Federal Court

Sydney reports the Federal Arbitration Court sat at Broken Hill with parties promising compliance with the award. The council delegates say the outlook is brighter and that if the decision is unfavorable 1500 workers would be sent from 3000 unemployed. The Amalgamated Miners' Association president voices dissatisfaction with the Proprietary Company's stance.

Sydney Federal Arbitration Court Broken Hill Cochrane Sydnay Labor Cosipeil Ferrae Fagan Hrokep Hill Rogard Justin Higina’ Reeset Am Awant Amalgamated Miners’ Association

Australian General Hoad on Home Defences and Citizen Soldiers

General Hoad warned that if the Commonwealth’s frontiers were threatened by invasion, defense would rely largely on citizen soldiers. He noted Australia’s need to mobilize locals and volunteers to bolster military readiness amid contemporary threats.

Canada London Hoad Commonwealth

Bristol Corporation Discharges Unemployed From Work Relief

In Bristol a partial text notes policymakers plan to discharge all applicants from the work relief program to free funds for other needs. The fragment mentions unemployment, diet disruptions, and enabling people to watch football matches, reflecting a local welfare decision. The source is incomplete but shows civic action and dates around early Salur- 6. The specifics of the program and dates are unclear.

Bristol Corporation of Bristol

London and Paris Exchange Failure Reported

Disclosures from London show liabilities of the London and Paris Exchange suspending meat trading reaching between 300000 and 500000 pounds. About 184000 creditors are listed with most wheat holdings in the United Kingdom. The Receiver has discharged clerks and typists employed by the firm.

London Daily Express Paris Enepormtive United Kingdom AMI Rpcke Ami Typista Kichamyo

Missing Man Case Probed By West Australia Party

A search party was sent to Sundaes Island to locate missing I. Z. Jones who is feared murdered. The group includes Compors Brodie, a policeman, and two others, while Fletcher travels overland to Collier Bay to press Rita for the journey.

I. Z. Jones Lillie Sundaes Island Citter Rita Compors Brodie Fletcher Collier Bay

Canadian trip brings Parker to the Prox Conference

Sir Gilbert Parker M ed heads a delegation that traveled through the Dominion by route to London to attend the Prosx Conference. The journey marks a notable engagement for the Aurtrating journal and its Canadian commerce affiliates.

Gilbert Parker Comieres LomJon

Murray election figures in Perth

The Murray election figures list W. S. George and GB Patterson with majorities and totals. George shows a majority of 109 after a Perth polling, with past results noting McLarty 411 and George 421 in a near term, and a roll of about 1,471 with 1,19 names noted.

Perth Murray W. S. George GB. Patterson George A Neqr Tentyer McLarty Georgy

California Assembly Rejects Alien Ownership Bill and School Segregation Bill

The California House of Assembly rejected a bill prohibiting aliens from belonging to corporations and a bill mandating segregation of Japanese from whites, while approving a measure excluding Japanese children from schools. President Roosevelt telegraphed Governor Gillett calling the move the most offensive and unconstitutional.

Jomion Feb. Sf House of Assembly Roosevelt Wr Gillett California Cveat

Parliamentary Pars Peeth Prorogues Assembly After Loan Pass

The Assembly met and sat from ten thirty in the morning until seven o'clock, resumed at ten thirty and continued into the afternoon. The Governor prorogued Parliament after approving the Loan Estimates.

Market Pricing And Health Precautions In Reported Notice

The fragment discusses milling and flour pricing including domestic wheat terms and Melbourne Adelaide markets. It also notes a correspondent's query about a person possibly washing hands with uncertainty and recommends precautions due to potential county infection after a contact.

Adelaide Melbourne

Pedestrian match Fowler vs Pollitt stakes rise high

Fowler and Pollitt each deposit 15 with the Guardian editor for a three distance footrace of 75 100 and 126 yards. The stake now totals 450. The event is set on Fitzgerald street metalled road Wednesday at 3 30 pm. Officials to be confirmed with a stakeholder meeting Monday evening to discuss preliminaries. Both men report fitness and a close contest is expected.

Fowler Pollitt Guardian Fitzgerald Street Bati Siegpund Fischer

Notable Officials Visit Geraltians In State Hospital

The text reports visits by General Asner and other officials to Geral tia’s hospital, noting ongoing surgical plans and a ceremonial departure of Captain Wasson. It mentions ship company leadership changes, with captains Roy and McTeod taking roles at Melbestone and Hobart respectively, and the Victorian Pilot service appointment of Captain AM reine.

Ainawocth Geraltia Bow Crraklen Wasson Saperinimubare Pimpernne Asnerance Gernidion Welbourne Ship Company Seok Utsrine Melbestone Charles Roy Brizhame Waters Monarn

Irwin Roads Board Minutes February 1 Meeting

Minutes of a meeting from Irwin Roads Board discussing Lands and Survey Department actions, survey results, plan returns, and a decision to erect a fence around the beach well at Port Pemniron to prevent water contamination. Accounts totaling £19 12s 5d noted.

Arlockh Moore Clarkson Port Pemniron Orp

Northern Development League Public Meetings Planned

Northern Development League notices announce Geraldton and Netawah ranch meetings next week to discuss the Upper Chapnem railway issue. A Nahawah gathering is set for Saturday, while an American copper mining recluse hosted a costly dinner for many beauties, with guests charged high fees and given generous sums. The piece alleges large foreign invoice undervaluation defrauding the American Treasury, naming German firms as top violators.

Northern Texvloumient League Geraldton Netawahl Northern Development League Chapnem Nahawah

Correspondence About Council Grants and Alleged Misuse

The letter page questions council decisions on funding and suspects misdirection of funds. It argues about grants to a named party and hints at internal division within the council. The writer urges scrutiny of allocations and warns of hidden agendas affecting local taxpayers.

Changes for Sale in Tuleamlah Planer Market

A brief notice lists changes for sale items including four Tuleamlah Planer units and other inexpensive goods sold under the label The Often. No further details on condition or prices are provided.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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