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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

2

Fremantle to North West Ports and Singapore ships

Shipping list shows Fremantle bound vessels including Jere and SULTAN under Captain Towney plus SIS CHARON under Captain Dell with February 10 and 26 departures from Geraldton to Fremantle and North West ports Singapore. Hobart to Eastern States departure via port with multiple agents and booked passengers listed.

Jere Sultan P. Towney Topday Sis Charon T. Dell Geraldton Fremantle Charon J. Bell Mondey North-Westporth Singapore Hobart Porta Phillips J.C Boyd Colman E. T. Middleton D.s Grant W'Kay Mel McKay Burns Philp

Shipping Notes from Hobart Loadings of Wheat and Guns

Shipping notes indicate the Hobart loaded 40 pages of wheat and 200 tons of gun dries, then emptied the cargo.

Hobart

Steamers Movements Reported From Geraldton to Fremantle

Mreare Daleviy and Co shipping agents report steamer movements. The steamer Aharon will depart Geraldton for Fremantle on or about Monday February 10.

Mreare, Daleviy and Co Shipping Agate Aharon Geraldton Fremantle

Fleet departures record from Fremantis and Geraldtos

Sultan ships depart for Ge rektion and Nor West ports on February 9 10 with destinations Java and Singapore. Charon sails from Fremantle to Geraldion North West ports Java and Singapore on February 25.

Ss. Sultan Fremantis Su. Sultan Geraldtos Nor’-West Java Singapore Charon Fremantle Geraldion North-West Ports

Queensland as example for self government and growth

The piece extols Queensland's rapid development and wealth under its own governance, arguing self government spurred progress. It contrasts northern and southern Australia, notes Queensland's population and production figures, and asserts that separation from New South Wales unlocked aggressive development despite climatic limits.

Australia Queensland West Australia Pilbarra Cooktown Cairns Townsville Mackey Rockhampton Brisban—allorth South Hatitude Bacom Sroas

Northern State Split Drives Northern Autonomy Plan

The northern portion would dominate the coming division of the state, with Geraldton as a potential central city. Aurumalia could become a political and economic hub, while mining, pastoral, and farming sectors drive growth. A strong Northern Party is urged, independent of existing groups, to secure northern interests and advocate for Commonwealth-led development if needed.

South Supreme Court Ovicea Commonwealth Pilbarra Marble Bar Queensland Tce Meiher House of Commons Justice Ireland Assembly North West Australia Northern Territory Kingsland Commonwealth Perliament Hall Australia Austerlia

Paper Under Carpets Promises Safer Steps

A fragment notes Constancia and Gardner facing a spectral omen as they lay paper beneath carpets to protect the home. The odd reference to ghosts hints at superstition guiding a precautionary daily task.

Geraldton State School Adds Ten New Attendants

Geraldton State school opened on Tuesday with WH odd scholars, ten new attendants among them. Headmaster Mr Grogan expects a large rise in numbers soon. New staff include Mr Everett from Albany, Mr Malone from Ireland, Miss Atkins, Midy Frich, and Miss Florence Hutchinson. Also noted are transfers of Mixa Anima and Misa Bird on leave, with Belle Vue and Midland Junction duties upcoming.

Geraldton State School Grogan J. Smidgman Wellington Mills B. Cowden Albany Mixa Anima Misa Bird Bellevue Eer Midland Junction G. Everett Arthur Malone Ireland Miss Atkins Midy Frich Newcastle S.S.W Mite Plorence Hutchinson Mentior Andls

Rowing Notes Highlight Williams Fours Events

Exay Forward reports on Williams Fours racing with minor fouls and interference noted. He lists heat results and times, mentions Tarrand’s close finish, and urges continued rower enthusiasm and a tighter single sculling format for junior and senior crews.

Exay Williams Fnuard Houston Onstantines Tmin Waser T. A. Kidd Smin Fuec Forraod Gmin Mec TL AW Kidd Steces Tinin Idee Tarrand

Correspondence Echoes Caution and Water Advice

R K Middleton cautions against judging from another paper and calls for patience for better results. Sand-diit notes a water supply could greatly improve matters. Cot tage gardens should be the norm, with sprinklers and couch erase helpful. ANA suggests inquiries and that Young Australia would suit a proper advertisement.

P. Taylor RK. Middleton Ana Australia

Removal of Taylors siding dispute statement

In the January 1 1908 issue a letter by Frank M Clusky claimed a resolution by the Upper Chapman Roads Board favored aiding construction at Welshs. At the January 25 1908 meeting the Board refuted the claim saying no motion or resolution ever asked for siding at Webb's landing.

Frank M’‘Clusky Upper Chapman Roads Board Mount Erin M.chuskey

A ROWING MATTER TO THE EDITOR

In a letter to the editor a Houston race dispute is aired. The writer says there was no interference by the motor launch during Monday’s race and notes the boats’ distance increasing to about 20 yards since the dispute began. The author, aboard the launch, asserts Houston was over 50 yards away when he stopped and criticizes tactics and responses by club officials and opponents.

Fautolycus Adelaide Mount Narker Barraco Burra North Asley W Wuld Postal Zicht Iezitsitora Manger Gorahil Tou Metropolitem Press Samimile Trim T. Kidd J. C. Ridd Houston Ehlert

Early Closing Act Sparks Public Grievance Letter

A Geraldton reader objects to perceived breaches of the Early Closing Act by a local business, urging police action. The letter details how rivals allegedly manipulate opening hours to undermine fair competition, noting assistants forced to start at 6 am. The writer calls for scrutiny and action to maintain standard hours.

Geraldton Tide Town Ezraa

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J. G Smith Blackstone Walsaley Sheep Shearing Machines Clutterbuck Bros Geraldton, Ee W. H. James Orner Marine Terrace Durtzeher St Alu Bedrock Co. A. Engelbrecht, Federal Emporium Mars C. A. Engelbrecht Federal Emporium Geraditoa, Tomek Framantie Port Hedland A. Gibson & Co., ‘Watchmakers and Jewellers Freemasons Mote Aid Marine Terrace Perth Hember Apply Hadon T. Johnston The Eraldton Suaylian Naps New South Wales Queenshand Tidin Treasury West Australis Tioma Constantina and Gardner Mooltan Heraldton Post Ind Moonyoonooks Mogayosooka Dongarenca Mr. Stafford Marcantile H. Carson Fire Brigade Board Port Gregory Grm Fallowfield and Cor Mosars W. H. Fallowfield C. B. Partridge A. Davis Jahyon Murchigom J. Hears Messrs Walkely Pearyon Donzarra Les Eadh Bridget O'Grady Deank Hugh Casey Geo. Nicholls W. Walsh Nicholy National Bank Drewery Himsell Liedertahl Orchestral Society Propound Consort co_cietien Nor Weduenley Kimberley Faiahes Corres Taylor F. M.cluskey Pall Enos Robinson Bee Constantine and Gardner
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