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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
From Geraldton for Fremantic. Capt. Townley Sultan reports Pri day July 17 Bram Geraldson for North-West ports Java and Bimrapore. Paroo Captain Mills Wednesday July 8. Sultan Wed August 4. Shipping Telegraphic Shippings Veams the Geraldton Test Office Board. Arrivals Departures
Steamship movements list voyages of Mramre Nalgvig and Co ships Ubi Petamers malian fonyes Geentdtin tur Freeman Ue. Varco leaves Premantin tur Gerald in for Nor West ports. Gerald ton Fremantle and Nor-West ports. Riverina sails Albany July 15 for Fremantle. Morning and evening prayers and local school events noted. church services listed with Rev. Laverty and Rev. Tiller.
The Deakin Government advances plans aimed at establishing a thoroughly national system of disease control based on scientific foundations, marking an early push to unify national health efforts and surveillance.
The piece outlines Britain’s naval supremacy and the shift toward the Dreadnought, detailing Germany’s aims to challenge British control of the seas, the implications for Australian defense, and calls for a national defense plan. It covers the Monitor versus Merrimac duel as context, the emergence of ironclads, and the strategic stakes for global trade and empire.
The Rev. R. M. Laverty of New South Wales will conduct special Foreign Mission services at Wesley Church tomorrow with a choir performance. An address will be given to Sunday school children in the afternoon. On Monday evening at 8 o'clock he will recount the Bounty mutiny tale and share missionary triumphs from the Islands of the Sea. No admission. a collection for Foreign Missions. Probate notices follow for Jacob Wolf and John Marklove Wilton. An UA Order of Drnide event reports new officers and enthusiasm in the local Brigades.
July 10 report from London cites Jessop outlining turmoil at the Icket Board of Centre over Australia England relations. Aster conflict, a club allegedly attempted a veto or threat to secure a cricket pact.
Lord Bersford declines to offer any remark on the recent incident when orders used for maneuvers were followed by Rear-Admiral Scote Hin and obeyed by ships. He says public statements could risk danger to vessels and is only explaining the event to the Admiralty.
London reports a flotilla of British submarines departed Dover for the North Sea, covering about 460 miles under water except for periscope towers, maintaining a speed of about 10 knots per hour amid a flawless voyage without incidents.
London July 9 reports say the Old Age Pensions Bill reached its third reading in the House of Commons. The Chancellor and Cabinet are pressing to pass the measure amid financial concerns and political debate. Royal guards and Labour monitors are noted in ongoing discussions, with Keir Hardy excluded from attendance unless invited.
London and Bristol report events on July 9. The Edward Dock at Bristol was opened by the King and Queen yesterday. Lord St. Aldyn unveiled a memorial boat for Sir Robert Herbert, late premier of Queensland, commemorating twenty years as permanent Under Secretary for the Colonies. Due to more emigrants, New Zealand shipping firms will add capacity after August.
Mr Justice Darling at Notting ham gave nine men six months imprisonment and 16 strokes with the cat for robbery with violence. He said the cat is a strong deterrent for this class of crime. Oxford beat Cambridge by two wickets at the annual match at Lord's. Abbot Saint Anne’s-on-the-Sea reports about one hundred people contracting poisoning from potted meat.
Fragmented OCR summary notes an election period with references to Taft Roosevelt and the war secretary, noting unemployment and a canceled order. The text is garbled, but suggests political activity and unrest across states, with mentions of khaki and a presidential context.
A London figure named Captain Helison warned that President Roosevelt indicated a high probability of war with Japan. In Ottawa, Sir Wilfrid Laurier proposed a gallot route from Canada while Mee Tipny stated Canada would share costs if Britain and Australia funded the voyage, predicting Atlantic routes at 21 knots and Pacific lanes at $70 per something, noting the debt proceeding.
London reports President Roosevelt plans an African hunting expedition with offers of royalties. A deal with an unnamed firm valued at 21,200 pounds was proposed, while Roosevelt contemplates accepting royalties. He departs for Africa following an apparent presidency transition.
The Democratic candidate Mr Bryan received 2 votes in the first tally, while Brey led with 39 and Governor Johnston had 46. Bryan's aspiration for the presidency remains unwavering despite the initial setback, as supporters anticipate further rounds of votes.
A British Major Cooksex of the Swaess regiment, staying at the Ballant Hotel in New York, captured a burglar after a desperate assault near the Kiegler. A wealthy agent’s son Levin is mentioned. the offender faces years of imprisonment amid a major calamity. The London fire at Vort au Prince caused losses estimated at £2,900,000.
London reports a girder at a Cologne bridge scaffolding failed causing sixty four people to plunge into the Rhine. Sixty are confirmed drowned as rescue efforts continue and authorities investigate the accident.
Australian Labor Federation issues nominations for platform subscribers and pledges. Nominations require at least fifteen financial members of any Labor organization within the Geraldson electorate, consenting to the candidate. Nominations close before 3 pm Sunday next, 12th instant.
A mass meeting for all Unions and 11's residents in the Geraldon area will be held at Committe Rew at Town Wall on Sunday noon. Voters must present Pehe-Cards or certificates from their secretary to receive final standing. the count begins at 6 am Tuesday evening with results announced at closing.
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