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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

2

Religious Services and Local Real Estate Notices

Riverina departs Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Alue ny for Fremantle with tramshipping to Geraldton on Sunday January 10 at Christ Church Geraldton Holy Communion 8 am Morning prayer 11 am devotions 7 30 and 10 pm Rev Lynch to preach evening Sermon Something that Does Good for Me Jubilee of the Rent revived in Ireland 1569 plus sale notices two blocks facing Queen s Park Leche Street and six allotments at Ingenew Townsite listed by J G Smith and Rev W F Shammon B L for sale details and contact points.

Seemon Ireland Pans

Shipping Arrivals From Fremantle Listed For Geraldton Trips

Mevrs Dalgrty and Co report steamer movements with Gargun sailing to Geraldton via Fremantle for Orshbodt Noomy mistyped. Parog departs Fremantle to Geraldton January 14, Parvo Waves sails to North West ports Java Singapore January 15, Organ leaves Fremantle January 29 for Geraldton and regional ports.

Fremantle Java Singapore Mevrs Dalgrty and Co Saris Gargun Geraldton Orshbodt Noomy Anunry Parog Parvo Waves Cralilion Nort West Organ

Geraldton notices and local events January 4 1990

Local Eastern Mail notes include an Interstate mails update and a Geraldton Post Office timing. Items report church events at Trelnied and revival commemorations from 1859, a Port Gregory salt works venture, a gun accident near Greenough, vaudeville at Palace Gardens, and community notices about hotels, flour milling funds, and a child’s death in Greenough.

RMS Orient Geraldton

The Bradu Bore Contract Suspended for Funding

The contractor after completing work for the New Depot Fil Coal Prospecting Syndicate suspends operations until a meeting invites shareholders to raise capital to enable sinking to 260 Ker depth as urged by the Government Geologist. A rough strata sketch and notes on blue clay and shale accompany the report.

Bhareholders Teaat Bowe

South Australia Open With Stiff Stand In Cricket Match

South Australia posted 372 in the first innings after a strong stand, Gebra not out 97, at the Junebron adjournment. Scores show South Australia 7 wickets for 222 at lunch, followed by detailed dismissals including Kellaway and Cotter, with McCartney and Bartley for New South Wales to come.

Bydney Jan South Australia Gebra McCartney Bartley New South Wales God

Local Cricket Match On Queen's Fork Afternoon

Play began on the Queen's Fork this afternoon with batsmen Maley Hutchinson Campbell and Stokes contributing singles. Bowlers Barker Kidd Beeton Kelly Ingletson and Walter Stokes claimed wickets as the innings progressed with Ferrand and Hutchinson among the not out and run out players.

Electric Battery Aims to Power Street Cars All Day

Folieom, a noted electrician, claims invention of an electric battery capable of running a street car for an entire day without recharge. He asserts the device will revolutionize surface car traffic and transform public transit.

Landon Jan Folieom

British War Secretary Reports Territorial Army Strength

Britain’s War Secretary states the Territorial Army stands at 297 000 with 29 000 men drawn from state strength of 313 000. He warns invasion threats exist but expresses confidence Territorial units will grow quickly despite short service terms.

London Haklane Britain Gill Uy

Helena Vale Handicap Triumphs In Ten Length Margin

To day’s racing at Janary meeting featured Misfire leading Woodpecker and Prince Charlie in the Helena Vale Handicap over 1 1/8 miles. Misfire won by 11 lengths despite Czaroviteh breaking down. time 2 minutes 13.25 seconds. odds 3 to 2 for Misfire.

Misfire Woodpecker Prince Charlie Atertera Gzaroviteh Bandorrie Loredano Vareena Czaroviteh

Diphtheria cases rise in district with few in Geraldton

An official report notes a notable increase in diphtheria cases across the district. Many patients have been discharged from the Viola tion hospital this week while four or five remain in other institutions. A four year old child, Margaret Ellen Cant, is reported with diphtheria and treated at Walkaway. A new case appears at Midland Junction linked to Webb's Siding from Northampton. Disinfection occurs at a boarding house in Geraldton where the child stayed.

Geraldton Margaret Ellen Walkaway

Geraldton Notables Share Farewell And News

Mr W C Harris former Postmaster of Geraldton departs for Coolgardie on two months leave. He received a travelling rug and vases from the local post and telegraph staff in a presentation led by Inspector Innes and supported by Messrs Bimsted and Seymour. Mr W B Christie, tied to Geraldton Lands Office, also leaves for city via New Norcia after a short stay. several community figures attended. Roderick Mellows, aged 13, to Industrial School for three years after theft.

W. C. Harris Geraldton City Coolgerdie Harris Loose Post and Telegraph Enspectoe Innes Messrs. Bimsted and Seymour Greenorgh Seymosur W. Bede Christie Gernlchten New Norcia Geraldios Christie J. Tiller Ia Presmaton Meckmtharra R. M. Cochrane Murchison Perth Steaing Roderick Mellows Industrial School P. R. Eynon

Tremors Persist as Reggio Felt Enormous Mountain Cracks

Reports from Reggio Monteleone Galmi and Catenin describe further earthquake shocks. Observatory director notes huge fissures behind Reggio, while authorities restrict access to Messina and warn against looting. Three people rescued. Britain prepares warships for the Strait of Messina and aids are pledged by King Emanuel and London fundraising efforts.

London Reggio Monteleone Galmi Catenin Mount Fits Yeatenday Messina Italy America Sicily Calibeia Villa Sag Giovanni Ofpionite Messin England Emanuel Thes Red Cross Society Hous Fund

The Turf Racing Updates and Notable Incidents

Rerenns, winner of the Mellagres Cup seven years prior, is seen as a backmarker by the Governor and may target long distance events like the Dekleigh Plate and Sydney Cup. Prophesy is highlighted for long distance potential while jockey D Maher shifts to hurdle racing. A 13 year old rider was injured after a race in South Western Australia. France reports £6,080,000 national take from a seven year total of £77,000,000 for horse breeding sire funding. Enchanteur’s future Doncaster and Newmarket entries are noted.

Metco Rerenns Thin Han Australia Victoria Kew South Wale H. Holmes Emmanuel Bros Phillips Prophesy D. Maher England Dumbleyung Leke South-Weaton Indies Giele Katensing France Newmarket Doncaster

Market Quotations From The Produce Markets Pert Jan 9

The following market quotations show bid and ask ranges for grains and oats. Wetourne and Adelaide regions list wheat oats and chaff with varied prices in old currency. Prime wheaten and milling quality wheat appear with multiple price points, oats and Algerian imports noted in the same brief market update.

Pert Wetourne Adelaide

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