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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
2
The article argues that the current system for appointing Justices of the Peace is flawed with appointments given to rapid successors lacking substance. It calls for periodic reviews by the Crown Law Department and distance-based residency to improve selection. It warns that intemperance and personal failings among judges erode public trust.
The piece argues disgust at officials failing to enforce the law and calls for a system where reports are systematically sent to the Crown Law Department by the Resident Magistrate and police. It urges strict accuracy in records, removal for immorality, and immediate action on intoxication or crime, citing a Geraldton example of a Justice of the Peace convicted of misconduct.
An excerpt from the July 18 1908 annual report to the Department of Agriculture notes Victoria District draught horses are healthy overall with many breeders quitting due to costs and imports. The item also reviews Economy journal and Crossley engines for power in Western Australia and Geraldton agents. Municipal Council holds its ordinary meeting Monday evening. A match this afternoon saw A W Banks defeat F Kidd 6 3.
The Gardens nightly concerts at Walacs Garden entertain Geraldton residents with Baby Lloyd as the "dotting of the gods" and Mrs Gardner popular with audiences. Kalmen's illustrated songs, bright lantern effects, and a bright projector delight spectators. A grand finale and guessing contest with Mr George Griffiths elephant weighs in as Mrs J Urch wins with 221 lbs. Also reports of a near fire loss to Charles Cripps's homestead and a new vaudeville company formed by J A Gardner at Palace Gardens with changes of artists through Harry Richards.
A fragmented article describes a dramatic earthquake event and a vivid aurora borealis. It mentions London, sections, price implications, and a captain's report about the impact along coasts and straits, with chaotic phrasing and incomplete details.
Eyewitness reports describe chaos on the shore as naked men and children waded through deep mud after a great shock. Victims were trapped in wreckage for hours while rescuers worked to free the living. Two priests in Syrla survived, sheltering in a church vault that withstood the disaster.
The British military attache at Rome moved to Mensina to intercept the Ophir and Bremen for relief delivery. The American ship Celtic brought 32,000 dollars in clothing shoes tents and food. Italian naval authorities organize relief with Canadian government granting £20,000 and France listing £8,000 in aid.
A telegraph from Calabria reports Valisnolfeor stating Reggio cannot be found and may no longer exist. The death toll at Reggio is listed as 15,000, with a separate account noting a serious clash at Palerio in the northwest of Italy on Monday night.
Messina described as a unique mud heap with an estimated death toll of 106,300 and ruins valued at about £780,000. Rescue efforts continue as crews search for missing relatives amid the disaster.
Melbourne reports Hall narrows the selection for the next Australian eleven with names Noble Trumper Armstrong Ranf or d C Hill and Hartigan in the list. Ransford and Ive have already travelled with an Australian team to Fagisod.
Interstate cricket report from Melbourne on January 3 shows South Australia scoring 27 in their first innings while Victoria reached 113 for 3. Ranford 42 not out and MaAlister 42 follow as play continues with Victoria at 346 for a first innings total and South Australia at 34 without loss in the second innings.
In Victoria first innings Peller and Saunders Gebrs top the stand as Hill and Haslitt concede early wickets. Verbal rain interrupts play. Woodford Vernon and Whitty share breakthroughs while Mayne remains not out with Roy Hill. Carroll and Realitt show risk with key dismissals as Slaten and Claxton claim later scalps.
Geraldton arrived for a New Year visit to Dongarra with a large party of friends and a concert troupe. Dongarra Cricket Club hosted tea and dinner, winning the match 198 for nine with the Criddle brothers starring. A successful evening concert followed, though a fall report of the show was held over.
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