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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1909

Page

3

Australian House debate on confidence motion

In Melbourne on July 7 Mr Hedges argues for a constitutional confidence vote. He says federation is best for sensible Commonwealth legislation and that the people deserve clear party alignment to pass needed laws. He contends the Ministerial Party can now legislate in Australia’s interests if internal issues are settled.

Melbourne House of Representatives Hedges WIA Australia Bendit Commonwealth High Court Sustealia

Perth Post Office plans and Melbourne station upgrade

The Postmaster General weighs a new Perth GVO building and potential transfer of the current structure to Western Australia, with a new premises for post and telegraph services if arrangements with the state succeed. Melbourne’s railway centre needs more space. completing works could cost 100000 pounds as evidence before the Bent Land Commission closes.

Melbourne G.V Perth Slso

Adoptee Drowns After River Accident Near Morgan

In Adelaide July 7 a five year old adopted son of Hugh King junior of Morgan drowned in the Murray River yesterday afternoon. He wandered from home with two dogs near the riverbank, chased rabbits, and reportedly fell from a 50 foot high bluff into the river.

Adelaide F Hugh King Morgan Murray

Linton Auctioneer Fined Over Unwholesome Milk Case

Kalgoorlie July 7 The hearing in the case against William Linton an auctioneer charged with having unwholesome milk on his premises for the purpose of sale was continued today. Mr Walter stated he believed Linton knew the milkman was not reputable. Dr Macmillan said the milk was not fit for human consumption. Linton was fined 10 with 4 costs and in default one month imprisonment.

Kalgoorlie William Linton Walter Linton Macmillan M Walter

Celtic Club Embezzlement Case Ends in Prison Term

Edgar William McCartney, charged with embezzling Celtic Club funds, was sentenced this morning at the Supreme Court to twelve years in prison. The case, heard in Perth, concluded with a guilty verdict and a lengthy term.

New South Wales inquest on infant deaths cases

Sydney July 7 City Coroner Mr Murphy spoke after an inquest into a newborn found dead in Newtown. He noted this was the tenth such inquest in public places across six months and asserted several deaths were feloniously caused.

Sydney Muphy Newtown Soy District Murphy Metropelia Csisbiekoent

Admission Publication in State of Institutions Text

The passage notes the sole publication for admission would declare the applicant about to become a mother, allowing her to stay under suitable supervision for a period to enable the child to establish a firm grip on life.

Grand National meeting at Flemington stalls racing results

The Turf reports at Flemington on the VRC Grand National meeting with several races including the Keillor Hurdle and Welter Handicap. Workmaster won the Teeplechasers flat by four lengths, Bribery second, Firelight third, amid fast times and betting markets for the adjacent Kensington Steeplechase and other events.

St . Workmaster Workmaster Kuala Lumpur Kaume Bribery Firelight Boo Ferang Wan Hawthorn Kuala Taimpur Kintere Smin Braybrook Mandicat

Grand National Steeplechase Final Acceptances

Final acceptances for the Grand National Steeplechase due at 4 pm include Kuala Tumpur Pilot Boisdale Workmanter Boomeran Confederate Danny Billiards and other entrants as Melbourne reports.

Melbourne Kuala Tumpur Boisdale Boomeran Danny Billiards

WALB Band Concert Promoted at Town Hall

Last evening the WALB Band presented a concert in the Town Hall to a good crowd. The program ran late with a long interval before the second part. Moll impressed with "At My Window" and "The Scent of the Jilies" and encoreed with "Annie Laurie" and "Tit for Tat." Westende G.3 debuted on the Geraldton stage as a clarinetist, Nash sang "Sunshine and Rain" and Munday performed "The Roll Call." The W.A.LR Band opened with "Charles Way" and Bandmaster Viper led "Ave Maria" from Cavalleria Rusticana with notable sweetness.

W.a.lr Alfsia Annié Laurie West Geraldton Percy G. Nash Munday Wesers Barnett Groeseler Viper Cavalleria Rusticana Cochet

Local Play Troupe Presents Amateur Hour Imitating Dramatic Sketches

Duet by Bandamen de Lucy and War wicker and run quartette by band members opened the program. In Honor Bound a one act play followed. Lady Cartyou Mise CGmimish Milly Smith Hose Dalrymple Miss Dalrymple acted well. Mr Bronte Doky played Sir George Cartyon. Philiyy Grae hum led by Mr W A Piper. Furnishings loaned by J G Smith and JW Ferguson Ltd.

Bandamen de Lucy War ‘Wicker Lady Cartyou Mise Cgmimish Mise Milly Smith Hose Dalrymple Lawyre W. A. Piper J. G. Smith JW. Ferueon

London clergyman signals shift on German naval power

Bishop Salisbury told a church gathering in London that he found little real desire to oppose Germany’s naval and military rise. He warned Berlin could dictate to Europe and, if needed, to the United States.

London Salisbury Germany Europe United States

American Happenings Report on Canadian Tariff Impact

An American consular report notes the Canadian tariff causing a loss of 160 United States dollars from a plant project valued at about £754,000. The plant aimed to supply agricultural and general machinery for shoemaking factories and sawmills. Independence Day celebrations in the United States left 30 killed and 500 injured, with many casualties from meat cracker explosions.

Fondan Suly United States Rome

Aerial Navigations Marked By Cross Channel Flight

In London a remarkable feat by Dr Boyd and companions cross the Irish Channel at night in an airship with secrecy. They flew at 3,500 feet taking four hours to reach near Belfast and recrossed the channel the following night. A private syndicate with 230000 pounds capital is being formed to commercialize the invention.

London Dr. Boyd Trish Belfast Tr. Boyd Bowls Idrahiyy

Australian Eleven Drawn Game at Birmingham Reputedly Ends Even

Australia battles Warwickshire to a draw as Noble with 131 and Amn strong 19 plus Hopkins 21 boost the first innings. Warwickshire’s fielding and Warwickshire bowlers keep the match closely contested with key dismissals by O Connor and Hartigan.

Birmingham Noble Amnstrong Hopkins WarWickshire Australia

Community ball entertains forty to fifty children at Town Hall

A Saturday night event hosted by matrons featured music from Miss Laver and Miss Sherduck and a full spread of refreshments. The Guardian notes reactions to local social clubs and a lively W A LR band show with interjections by women in the audience.

Laver Sherduck

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Federal Affairs Victoria Hatlway Station Bent Land Commission South Australia Bay West Australia Cmveglesone Food Celtic McCartney New South Wales Cinly Interstate Racing V.R.C. National Meeting V.R.C Maurice Drea Glue Ewe Kensington Barber Fred Bacher Ind Thae Thinthebrook Poature Brus V.rc Great Britain Fune Quaife Pridmore O'Connor Gilley C Hartigan Stephens Armstrong Santall Foater Hargreave U Field Whitty Sundries Charkesworth C Ransford Oh Pridmorese Armetronz O'Connor Quaife Bartigan Connors Carkeek Hartigan Lilley Nox Sybil Theoge Guardian Benevolent Society Cumpaton Royal Sanitary Institute Gerskdton Cape Colony Mny League National Progeetaiven’ League Nasce Australian Women's Nations League Weat Ope All People'x Party Ruquirer Nsw Federal Liberal League John Bon Piper Mes. Molt Mr. Nash Mr. West Nash Plas Mass Griamish Lady Carlyon Bronty Dooley Sir George Leo Fila Mr. Piper Miss Smith Miss Grimish Vere Devere Mise Wintle Marrin McLeod Mies Darling Will Mrs. Partridge Will Akid Misses Barstow Mian Martio Misa E. Taylor Misa Taylor Mrs. Rand Mr. and Mere Kidd Mra. Steggall de. Lacey Mrs. Warwicker Mesdames Green Leach and Bastot Messty Partridge Kell Mann Grimish Baston Meadowcrett Stackensin Kent A. Mills Darling Barlow Fuller Potter THE Geraldton Roads Board Glengarry Canning Wena Ctoria Geraldton, Sth Minister For Works Cue P.W.A.D F. L. Stronach Pretary For Public Egkell Skibo Chapsi Road Oliver's Clothing Company Masonic Hall Marine ‘Terrace A. S. Kent Manag P. M. Steggall Engelbrecht’s STER Engelbrecht Millar’s Karri & Jarrah Co Commonwealth Hotel W. H. James Toohey's Ocean Frank Green Ripeworth Edison Phonographs Triumph Ellison Phulgraph I. R. Morrison Post Office Lane Staff OF Life Weing M, Hunter Baker and Caterer Mawine Terrace L. Eskell Seratchton Keelem Golden Shear Iss Bartlett Castemier Dantomn Miu Saco
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