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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
2
Lot of assorted garments and textiles offered at deep discounts including ladies skirts maids corsets chemises and boys and mens clothing plus linens and ribbons. Items priced in old currency indicate a broad liquidation sale with half price on many items and emphasis on value for early buyers.
A fragmentary ship notice lists passengers aboard the Gorgon and Burrumbeet with routes from Eastern and Nur-West ports. Names include Mrs. Hunter and child, Mrs. Haggett, Baxter, Brown, Burrum, Glasgow party, and Mrs. Forster among others. Sailings reference July dates and Fremantle as a port of call.
The Burrumbeet sails Monday at 5 90 pm for Fremantle with W McNamar as master and crew including I German and W Farrell. The 2506 ton steamer measures 40 ft inland cargo shows 30 tons inward and 26 outward raile for Mount Magnet-Black Range route. Copeyanna manifest lists 1000 tons salt and 200 tons general. Delvety and Co ship agents track movements of their steamers, including Goran Seavag sailing to Geraldton for Fre.
On 9 July Minderoo departs Premantle for Geraldton then for Carvon on the Onalow Roads with stops at Cossack Java and Singapore. Gorgon sails Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports via Java and Singapore. Riverina leaves Sydney July 17 for Fremantle with Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany legs ending in Fremantle.
Tonight Benevolent Society meeting at the Mayor's Parlour at 5 p.m. Also tonight Walks theatre presenting Dreams Makers Bath and Troy. July 7 WA T B Band Concert at Town Hall. July orchestral concert at Bottenal. Fancy dress event with special arrangements announced.
A fragment from the Geraldton Suardian describing Greenbushes as the sole truly democratic club town in the state. It praises the club as a social center where status fades, wealth matters little, and personal worth and fellowship among miners shape equality. The piece extols sociable game nights, friendly cards, and a philosophy that happiness and pleasant social intercourse outrank wealth.
A lengthy exhortation on the social value of workmen's clubs in Britain. The piece argues clubs foster equality, reduce drunken indulgence, and ease social barriers, suggesting women should have access and that such clubs could outpace aristocratic venues in decency. It notes a postponed lecture by Rev James and tickets valid for future dates.
The Sower monthly magazine notes diocesan items and other reading for adherents. It mentions a Guardian article on curative powers, stock disease regulations, Upper Chapman railway tenders due August 10, and a report on unusually large pipless oranges from Mr. Waldeck of Greenough Flats. Other items cover corrections to matrons’ lists, police changes, inspector Glover’s assignment path, and labor settlement on railway work with wage and ration details. A Northern Development League protest of Leonora to Lawlers extension and survey plans are also noted.
London July 5 Australia defeated England by 196 runs in the third test, Cotter and Macartney starring with the ball. England’s first innings totaled poorly while Australia posted strong totals backed by steady batting. The press calls for younger selections for Manchester start on July 26 as London reports the Leeds test fallout.
J Boss, manager of Adelaide Tailoring Co., defends his firm after T T Brown's controversial remarks at a mags meeting in Geraldton on July 6 1909. He accuses Brown of misrepresenting wages and praise for prosperity, noting Brown’s hostile barbs toward him and suggesting Brown should not speak publicly again.
A brief note to the editor from E J Middleton thanks Wit- tingham for a benefit match donation of £3 3s 4d. The Pub licann v Brewery and Cordial Makers are thanked, with general gratitude to all concerned.
The Turf notes betting odds for Grainax Workmester Sob Kusle Camper Pilot Bribery Squiem Contaterate Boiadate. Lycnon broke a rib after a Maiden Steeple fall and is under veterinary care. Grand National start is doubtful. Yorrabundie also suffers foreleg injury and veterinary scrutiny.
Ad notices sparse text offering two rooms for hire at the Freemason's Hotel. The fragment mentions furnished or remodeled spaces and a request for appointees or occupancy. No clear dates, names, or prices are provided in the legible portion.
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