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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
3
Telegrams say a port on the Pongar coast reports a major phosphate rock find. Authorities deny details until the Minister of Agriculture returns, promising no authentic information for now.
Perth reports a strike by Geldfields Woodcutters over fuel supply for Kalgoorlie mines. Employers vow to pursue concessions. mineowners meet but results unknown. Labor leaders Rath and Keenan depart to seek settlement as Kalgoorlie group hopes for early resolution.
In Perth on July 1 Mr RM Cochrane met Mr Soames, who is traveling with companions to settle in the Yuanh country. They seek to combine grazing with cultivation, aiming to occupy about nine concernible acres. Soames and others will leave Perth to inspect the region in about a fortnight amid believed substantial capital.
The Victorian railway case declares Driver Twonard Milburn and Gilbert Dolmim and Stationmaster FG Kendall guilty of manslaughter. The jury recommends railway system reforms and signaling controls. Alburs Volan Kendall committed for trial and released on bail.
Thursday gathering at Walkaway Hall honored J P Clair and Mr and Mrs RL Wallace. The event praised Clair as an able railway station master and lauded the Wallaces for district support. Mr Wallace’s hotel project and Walkaway racing roles were noted.
The fragment describes a gathering following a Water Ward event with several attendees named including Miss Sheelock Revy Mrs Menning Mr Curran Mr Thomson Miss Morris Miss Leverman and Mr Knoxeden along with Mrs Arthur Clinch and Mr Tiverman as escorts. The text is garbled and partial.
Racing notes discuss May King’s stumble at the first obstacle, upcoming 2 stepfechass courses planned as a prelude to next events, and a long recall of steeplechase favorites and trainer refusals. It mentions Redleap’s Grand National run, Corythus’s near miss, and Meteorite’s contested status amid technical doubts.
A fragmented racing page covers betting and results for the Grand National Steeplechase. Names such as Garches, Kalnuck, Lally, Tarpon, and Cardinal appear in odds and placements with multiple bets like 12 to 1 and 10 to 1. The text lists times and betting terms, reflecting a busy afternoon card with several steeplechase events and notable fluctuations in wagering.
Race card fragment shows multiple entries with unsettled betting odds and placements. Horses named Romulus Canning Plats Lady Flovin and Lady Floris appear among others with various to one odds. Readers should note uncertain text and incomplete results due to OCR damage.
A rainy match saw Mercantiles edge the Rovers 9 goals to 7 with a dramatic finish. Key players included Kidd who scored the winning point, Harper leading Mercantile play, and Maynard the Rovers’ main left forward. Umpire Mr. Hawkes officiated as both sides produced a lively contested display.
Minutes of the Irwin District ocds Board monthly meeting held July 6 1908 with chair Delonge and members Moore Rowland Clarien Criddle. Reports from Public Works and Roseddsar matters, land subdivision, water reserve boundaries, river bank work, and tenders for fencing and road work. Actions include approvals, deferring, and scheduling further discussion and payments.
A plea for help to relieve a consumptive father mother and four children living crowded in one room. A charity concert and dance on the first inst aims to gather donations of clothing and funds. Reverend Floyd Shannon and others lead arrangements, with proceeds to distribute to the family. Community notices critique Sunday trading and praise civic efforts amid talk of an American Fleet visit and local events.
Classified notice indicates clerk to handle Office matters for the Phrase family including Ward Beant and Residleare. Details unreadable. readers urged to contact the Office for instructions and filing.
Auction notice from Lirwlaag Campbell acting for the AMI Society offering Overdamyl Outfit including a rare Norfolk stallion, cart harness, forage, and turnout gear. Describes 12 by 8 by 6 and complete poles, mil and sanitary items, urging prospect buyers to act on a rare opportunity. Champion brisk
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