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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
2
BTEAMSHIP COM OCEAN THE ART LIMITED and THE WEST BIRAM NAVIGA RN COMPANY LIMITED, WM MD SERVICE.
Shipping notices show several arrivals and cargo details. The Barrunlut from Fremantle docked Sunday evening with 165 tons of general cargo and 37 tons of produce for Wynnum. The Barrumbeet was due Monday afternoon for Wynlham with passengers Messia Curlowin Linthorne Widliett Cotton Jones and Jones aboard.
A fragmentary account from The Serallton Guardian recalls London's sharp unemployment crisis and rising marches by workers in Manchester, seeking work and relief. It notes similar protests alleged in the United States and a broader reach into monarchical and republican contexts.
An Australian article argues unemployment in Western Australia, noting Perth and Fremantle face joblessness while miners seek meals as they pass through. It defends capital as product of labor, calls for land allotments and extended payment terms, and suggests municipal councils gain powers to implement employment schemes.
A historical discussion argues that limiting individual land to five acres could sustain families and reduce poverty. It condemns land speculation as harmful, notes Crown land rights and labor conditions, and blames Parliament for inaction due to landowners’ influence while calling for systemic reform to ease unemployment.
In a local court report, a correction reverses the Wagin Sheffield handicap placing Pollitt on the 22 yard line and Major on the oh yard mark. Edward Durnin known as Captain Cull faced a charge of airing and entering J H Chapman’s store with beer and groceries, remanded to tomorrow. Harry M Marwood was placed on the prohibited list for six months after failing to appear for defense.
A Moonlight marine excursion departs Tuesday at eight o clock aboard the yacht Whilesway with the auxiliary vessel Auguste. Tickets include meals and orchestra aboard the boat.
Last night the Town Clerk applicant urged the council to endorse his candidacy for Town Clerk of Claremont. Council granted a unanimous recommendation over objections, citing good relations and his family reasons for seeking the change.
A notice states that the speaker is the only authorised agent for Geraldton and can communicate exclusively with Hobart. It asserts sole authority for official communications and rejects any other intermediaries. Official channels and validation steps may be implied.
The Geraldton council chaired by Mayor K J G Smith reports revenue from general and rates, licenses, and rents plus refunds and lodging home registrations totaling £220 de bd. The financial statement shows deficits and loan credits. Debates cover telephone postal service improvements, street broom purchases, and ward appointments. Officers and members consider protests to electrical poles and sand drift issues behind Fresh Air League quarters.
The council altered the meeting to Wednesday and laid plans for water reticulation, raised main construction from Grimehaw's Valley to Mt Scott, and invited tenders for cast iron and wrought iron pipes. It also invited tenders to supply two water tanks, appoint a supervisor, and sought a £15000 loan for 30 years. The engineer handles technical work while the secretary manages financial and administrative tasks. Acting Mayor Dr Box appointed. board committees formed.
Survivors from the Windsor were presented with £5 from the balance of the Carnarvon Castle Funds. The Mayor of Perth calls for subscriptions to support the Windsor testimonial, following a recent public meeting at Gerakiton.
Geraldton secretary Pascoe, named by a public meeting, acknowledged assistance from those who aided the Windsor steamer wreck survivors off Airrolboa Islands. He expressed thanks and invited further subscriptions and donations to the Guardian editor. Moonlight marine excursions aboard Whileaway and Auguste scheduled Tuesday at 8 o'clock with music to board. fares one shilling.
A damaged letter from the vicar of Christ Church Geralde toa to shareholder Mr. Donen of Shutter Row & Co discusses social invitations and a purchase matter. The writer expresses hurt and seeks explanation while noting pubic press discretion and a concern over how information was handled.
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