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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1910
Page
2
An old style ad lists remaining stock including Cambridge washing cambries in light or dark at 54d per yard, colored cashmere 94d and 74d, ladies Cambrie costumes from 44 6d, girls straw hats from 44d, men's white twill shirts at 1s per each, men's dark cotton tweed trousers at 1s 1d per pair.
The Ocean Steamship Company Limited and The West Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited announce sailings from Geraldton to Fremantle and North West ports. Ships include Charon with Captain Capisig on January 2 and Gurgon with Captain Townley on January 19 1910, and Charon with Captain Wall on February led. Freight and passage inquiries directed to Dalgety & Co Limited at Geraldton Fremantle Camargos Cossack and Port Hedland.
Dalgety and Co report moving steamers Charon and Gorgon with departures from Geraldton Fremantle and Melbourne. Charon sails to Fremantle and North West ports with Java and Singapore stops, while Gorgon heads to Gort ton and North West ports, with Riverina carrying Jananey from Melbourne and Adelaide for Fremantle and transshipping to Geraldton.
Fragmentary obituary notice mentions Ja wary IT and WOT with unclear phrasing about parents and insertion by family. readable elements include an in memoriam notice style and a personal memorial motif.
A 1910 briefing argues that war between Britain Germany and Austria seems inevitable. It notes Germany seeks Austria’s aid, cites a long standing alliance, and warns Germany’s need for overseas markets and territory. It references Emperor Franz Josef’s age and shifting Balkan tensions involving Russia and the Slavic states.
A 1910s Western Australia column surveys escalating European tensions and naval build-ups. It argues a British war win hinges on sea power, details German dreadnoughts, Austrian fleet plans, and possible allied shifts, noting British fears over Suez and Egypt, Japan’s position, and Australian defense needs. It cites political figures and local notices alongside weather and community items.
Mr Horace Stevens of Ascotvaly reports experiments on growing lucerne from cuttings rather than seed. March 1907 observations show about 60 percent of cuttings rooted compared with a small seed germination rate, with cuttings producing taller, more fodder yielding plants than seedlings. He notes higher costs but potential gains including resistance to the lucerne parasite dodder, suggesting practical value if managed.
The return cricket match between New South Wales and South Australia opened in Sydney on January 10. Crawford dominated with bowling and Kelleway hit a century, while SA's innings saw Leake and Crawford taking key early wickets.
Railways and Geraldton ended play in a tense position as next Saturday promises excitement. Lyons made 10 before Berton dismissed him. Kelly scored 45 but Railways were all out for 118. Betton took 3 for 21, Kidd 3 for 23, Stowe 2 for 9, Barker 2 for 37. Geraldton’s Beston and Kyetch began well. Heston retired on 17. Gilfings stood firm with steady bowling as Grimish made 2 before retirement and Barker fell for a duck. Geraldton may improve with two good bats remaining, while Woolacarran led Woolacarran 32 for Mercantiles with Ovecheu scoring 7 freely. Howell took 4 for 38, James 3 for 17, Stokes showed form with 31 and Waller Stokes remained not out on 19. Merce should challenge tonight with Merce.
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