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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1909

Page

3

Forrest reports survey complete for Port Augusta Kalgoorlie line

Sir John Forrest meets with engineer Mr Deane who says the Port Augusta Kalgoorlie survey is finished and the report will be ready for Parliament in six weeks. The cost will not exceed £20,000 and the line length is about LOG miles, with easier work on the Western Australian side and strong support from Forrest.

Melbourne John Forrest Deane Port Augusta-Kalgoorlie Treasuer Jaxi Australia

Premiers Conference Scheduled in Melbourne

The States Premiers plan to meet in Melbourne on August 1 with Federal representatives Deakin and Forrest. The Victoria Premier Murray briefed the Prime Minister on tentative arrangements, and discussions aim to cover finance and industrial control.

Metcurne Melbourne Deakin Sir John Forrest Victoria Murray Tim Wir Wade

West Australia Tragedy Near Fremantle Bridge

Slohn Kenny, a wheelwright long known in Greenbushes and Katanning, fell from the high level bridge at East Fremantle shortly after midday. Found lying on the road near the archway, his head and face were badly crushed with brain fragments found away from the body. Kenny had recently moved with his wife from the South-West to Fremantle area seeking work and medical treatment. His death follows a period of personal distress and unemployment as he traveled to Perth.

Fremantle Slohn Kenny Fremansh Kenny Greenbustes Katanning Kate Morris Brandt Bart Fremantle Brandt Perth Sean River Etntumenda Ken

Wiluna bankruptcy hearing involves Nulsen Bros store claim

In Wiluna a bankruptcy inquiry examined Nulsen Bros over a Crawford fire with witness Charles Gibb alleging a visit to the Nulsen store on Thursday and a report that the shop was nearly empty. the letter was branded vicious and untrue. Witness Walker and others disputed the statements, and the inquiry adjournment was discussed as officials sought clarity on missing funds.

Nulsen Bros Storekenpere Wiluna Charles Gibb Nulsen Nulvon Job Robinson Welker Wilms Haid Musa Downing Downing Nokel Thos

Court case on Nulsen bankruptcy adjourned a fortnight

The creditors had received the benefit of the money. The registrar thought the matter should be inquired into. The examination was adjourned for a fortnight as matters related to Nulsen's bankruptcy were considered.

Nulsen Casey

Floods Ripple Across Western States Cause Drownings

London dispatch reports continued western U S floods with rail lines washed out and water levels reaching four feet. Dozens of people drowned and towns like Waltonsbury Missouri left homeless as floodwaters surge across multiple counties.

London Heutern Rensus Missouri America Waltonsbury

Canterbury Convocation backs bonds with Germany and service

The Tapper House Convocation at Canterbury yesterday urged preserving and strengthening ties with Germany and stated compulsory military service in Britain is necessary to sustain freedom and discipline for a strong fleet and merchant marine. The King addressed science and technology progress at Imperial College London focusing on safety industry and scientific training.

London Tapper House Canterbury Yeeterday Britain Germany Salisbury Great Britain Imperial College of Science and Technology Fensington

Great Britain Displays Australian Scenes at Olympia

London reports a reception at Kensington for the display of Australian cinematograph pictures and photographs shown at the Travel and Sports Exhibition. The Commonwealth representative Captain Coline hosted hundreds, including French and American ambassadors, Earl Crewe, and Lieut Shackleton.

Personal items from Geraldton and area travel plans

Mr Clayton T. Mason, collector of customs in WA, was in Geraldton yesterday and will travel to Singa re after a short holiday starting seven s. Mr I J Seymour of the Geraldton Post Office has been transferred to Menzies. Jack Enright, resident in Geraldton, has returned from Mee Katharra for a spell after prospecting on the Murchison. Mrs Witt Burges heads to the Eastern States on Tuesday. Messrs W B Fallowfield and C H B Partridge of Fllowfeld and Co plan a trip to the Eastern States and New Zealand to scout fue Abrolhos and Port Gregory industries for suitable steamers.

Clayton T. Mason Geraldton Minneroo Mason Singare I. J. Seymour Menzies Jack Enright Prea Fat Geralston Meekatharra New Zealand Port Gregory

Australians in a drawn Worcester county match

In Worcester the Australian eleven batted first to 214 for four. after tea they trailed 8 for 185 at stumps on day one, with Shapson Hayward and Taylor not out. Score details show scarce names and mixed results from both sides as play ended.

Tondon Worcester Alurea Australia Condh Shapson-Haywart Ad Taylor

Racing results from Methowrne with multiple hurdles and handicaps

Weather fine and attendance satisfactory at the Methowrne meeting. Key races include the Lawn Handicap with Akio Foo at 8.6, Doula Galla Hurdle over three miles, and Bribery winning by 15 lengths. Perth meets show Indelible winning the Belmont Handicap by three-quarters of a length with Misfire and Brunswick among others in the field.

Akio Foo Tino Gmina Dort Boy Quail Bijou Gramax Tell Hack Shay Earl of Castiew Dack Shay Misfire Crazoon Memento Brunswick Dynart Sain

Welter Purse and Plate Race Results Summary

Welter Purse over 6 furlongs ends in a dead heat for Reliance and Sarcastic with Scotchman third. Welter Plate over 5 furlongs sees Fovibrae winning with Jarra in third after betting odds favored Fnibeac. Galloway Handicap over 40 furlongs lists Peviha first with Tul and Golden Well in placing, Levuka a strong favorite.

Yana Land Appeals to Victorian Farmers for Settlement

An Australian report describes Thomas H. W. Vian, a Victorian retiree, inspecting Yana land in the Wimmera district of Victoria. He notes rich loamy soil, compares it to first-class land, and recalls 20 years of mallee farming, fallow benefits, and past struggles with finance. He believes many Victorian farmers will follow and settle the land for wheat cultivation.

Yana Viety Vian Bax Himelf Victoria Karnkarvoe Ieine Yuns Hobart Vana Mallee Stawell Vian Yuna Governo

Land Settlement Initiatives Expanded to Geraldton District

Minister Joe Lamde announces a government plan to settle country lands around Geraldton and north to the Murchison Rivers. A star surveyor will assess districts, with written statements on assistance limits issued to qualified applicants. Government funded works at Geraldton to begin when warranted, to accelerate settlement and cultivation with resident cooperation.

Perth Phe Joe Lamde Paw Geraldton Murchison Cochrane Farthwath Leavin Perth Malna Ta Serovian Gerakita Val Evoyor

Advertisements in Geraldton raise household effects sale

Auction notices state H ZTE will sell by auction at the Mut Masai Terrace Geraldton on account of Wr Alive Davenport and Me. OTR Way ron, leaving Geraldton, lists household furniture and effects. Inspection on Tuesday with sale details at 2 o'clock.

Masai Terrace Geraldtan Davenport Otr Wayron Mart O'Clark Hos MacKenzie

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