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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
Church notices list services and sermons for Christ Church and Presbyterian Church court, with times for morning worship, children's addresses, and sermons. Names include Rev J Arthur Prisetloy and Rev W Floyd Shannon, plus references to harvest activities and other religious observances.
Ocean Steamship Co presents the Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore line with ships Captain J Bell and Captain E Rishard. Voyages listed include Geraldton Fremantle calls on February 26 and March 11 with further sailings to Carnarvon Geraldton Port Hedland and Port Hedland area. Freight and passage inquiries directed to Dalgety Co Ltd.
Shipping notices report the movements of the Breamers and related ships. Bis Minilya departs Geraklion for Wrenantin around Saturnia in late February, Cheron sails from Peemannie to Geraldton on February 25, Charon leaves Teraklion for West ports and Singapore on February 26, Minilya to North-West ports on March 1, Riverina sails Sydney to Adelaide in late February arriving February 27.
A garbled fragment mentions a coast survey and government notification. It references Geraldtan Huantian and Windsor in unclear terms and repeats urgency. The text hints at a survey of the roast and a Buhthouse fonds but lacks coherent facts.
A long critique argues Australia must survey and light the western coast from Albany to Fremantle amid uncharted reefs and sparse lighthouses. It warns Abrolhos as a marine graveyard, urges wireless telegraphy adoption, and calls for a national coastal survey to protect shipping and reduce premiums.
Names omitted from Windsor wreck fundraising list. A Company A parade and band will meet Monday evening at Deill Hall. Rev A Saunders preached at St Pauls Devonport. large congregation at St Johns. Visit of Rickop Riley noted. Bishop Prigley dates misprint. Foundation stone ceremonies for Christ Church and Northampton postponed. arrangements for dates to be confirmed. Marriage of John Stewart Wapaten and Ada Mary Tlodsinwa at Wenley Manse by Rev Schroeder.
The Windsor Testimonial Fund secretary reports receipted subscriptions from many citizens for the survivors and dependents of the ill fated steamer Windsor wrecked near the Abrolhos Islands. Total funds collected exceed £60 with nearly 230 subscriptions noted and more to come. Subscriptions may be sent to the editor of the Guardian. Moonought Marine Excursions offer yacht Whiteaway and motor Joutich August for a Tuesday evening trip at 8 o'clock with music aboard, fares 1s.
A disrupted first day of play at Wootarra features incomplete scores and unsettled wickets. Notable bowlers include Hughes with 4 for 40 and Grose with 1 for 8 as Overton struggles, while other entries like Dein and Campbel l show sparse figures. The report also notes a separate parliamentary remark about the Khedive’s holdings and British revenue questions, plus a fragment about a telecom interruption and a Volcanic broadcast.
Sydney reports the Wea iver fair and play continuing after dull weather. England batted first and were 16 for six at tea, then all out for 298. New South Wales were 1 for 16 at start, 4 for 104 at lunch, 6 for 334 at tea, and 9 down for 355 at stumps. England players and full score details to follow.
Thoroughbred racing notes from Caulfield and surrounding venues describe Gallop trials by Mountain Ming, Harmonist, and Scotland. The Futurity meeting drawing 43 nominations plus 46 for the Railway Stakes signals strong interest. Speculation centers on Mountain King, Sunny Morn, and Scoulespl as key contenders with form reports from Sandown Park and Kensington. The piece notes disqualifications, owner activity, and a 32,000 pound sale rumor involving Coton Baird’s horse, with Melbourne racing as the backdrop.
Mixed racing notes from Helena Vale Perth and Melbourne with several handicap and plate events. Winners include Samlin J and Yeria at Helena Vale meeting while Bright Steel triumphs in the Oakleigh Handicap at Melbourne with strong betting results and a Federal Spar event noted.
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