State ownership and shipping rebates shake global transport
A July 21, 1908 article argues for state ownership of railways in Australia and condemns shipping rebates as anti competitive. It cites Germany Austria and others moving to state control while Britain and the US face private line dominance. The piece details how rebates entrench trusts, hurt independent shippers, and threaten free trade, urging reforms similar to the US Elkins Act. The discussion frames Britain’s mercantile future around preserving liberty of trade and limiting monopoly power in shipping and rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breights
Australia
Europe
Germany
Austria
Haly
Great Britain
United States
Lntil
Ube
Australis
Sir Thomas Sutherland
Board of Trade
Thomas Sutherland
Ste Thormes Sutherland
Coukle
Thomes Yutherland
Act of Perliament
British Mercantile Marine
Imam Teeies
France
Briak
Ehali
Shipping notices from Fremantle to North West Ports and Singapore
Shipping listings show sailing details for the Ocean Steamship Company and West Australian Steamship Company with vessels Charon Paroo Bultak and others from Geraldton Fremantle Port Hedland and North West ports. The notices include vessel names captains and sailing dates. A personal family message thanks well wishers for support during a difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gereldton
Fremantle
Charon
J. Bell
Momlay
Geraldton
North-West Porta
Jove
Singepore
Paroo
A. Mills
Wetneedey
Arrival of Bullarra from Fremantle to Adalaice
Bullarra arrives Monday under Capt Hurre l from Fremantle. Passengers Pamergert Welacc Dern Ye Auar G. a Garon J. Hown Filbarrare for Adalaice direct. Includes passenger W Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullarra
Hurre'l
Fremantle
Pamergert Welacc, Yc
Stearees Movements Reported By Meuwe Firm
Meuwe Talevty and Co publish ship movements including Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports, Jasmine for Singapore, and Java routes. Varying vessels depart Fremantle and Sydney for Fremantle, Geraldton, Singapore, and other destinations along dated schedules.
Telegraphic Shipping Arrivals and Departures
Shipping notice from the Gersidion Fort Oltes Board lists arrivals in Sydney and Fremantle from Easter States with July 10 timetable details. Departures show Mails from Derby to Saenpae with July 1 and July 2 dates toward F toy and T2rald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersidion Fort Oltes Board
Sydney St Fremantle
Milys
Fom
Derby
M. Dae
Ford F Toy
Zeatle
T2rald
Bonza Hoot Sale Ends at Bartlett’s and Nearby Stores
Sale event named MG BONZA HOOT SALE runs to completion at Bartlett's and neighboring shops. Includes half price items like shirts and various merchandise under the Dootren and Raaple brands. Geraldion and Ma Vine Terrare locations listed with discounts and special offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MG Bonza
Bartlett's
the Dootren
Mavine Terrare
Geraldion
Geraldton Football Association holds meeting at Rhemrock Hotel
Delegates Bronte Dooley chairing include H. S. Campbell J. hafler Len Bourne and secretary B Watterson. Discussion covers Geraldton team travel to Murchison or Perth and a plan to seek needed funds. The postponed Mercantiles v Railways match will be played next Saturday. Windsor medals will be awarded at the Turn Hall tonight, with concert updates hourly. In Meekatharra Mr C O Jackson received a social medal and local speakers discussed the wreck. Progress committee plans illuminated address for Mr Jackson. Meekatharra district prospects praised by M G Vian of Husseyton after guiding a vehicle over Vinah nga area. future hinges on suitable settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton Fostball Association
Rhemrock
Bronte Dooley
H. S. Campbell
J. Hafler
Len Bourne
Mr. B. Watterson
Geraldton
Murchison
Perth
Mercantiles
Railways
Windsor
Spi
Corre
Gill & Lie
Meekatharra
C. O. Jackson
Frank Williams
May
Adsons
Resing
Progress Committee
Jackson
Lone Hand July number features Australian history and stories
The July Lone Hand from Sydney includes J O By rne Eve on early Australia, a beauty gallery with a West Australian portrait, and a Randolph Bedford short story. local notes cover Alunaysl Council reforms, Cemetery Board, Police Court actions, a diphtheria death in the Constantine family, and a political address by Mr Stone to constituents in Northampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tul Cilives
Sydney
Austaby
J. O'Byrne
Australia
Americs
Portial Gillery
West Austraia
Norman Litlasy
Randolph Bedford
Mra
FE. Constantine
Alfred Theodore
Collieth Milly
Althourh
Local Racing Clubs Face Uncertain Future in Adelaide
The Turf notes misgivings as Enchanteur and Post Town arrive, J J Wilkinson departs for the Straits, and local interest wanes. Debenture offers seek backers to boost racing, with calls for a public meeting to explain terms. A Melbourne report says W Andrews will ride for Evanpel Bros, and a Queensland jockey license hearing hints at quirky remarks by the chairman regarding elephant races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
J. J. Wilkinson
Bes
Isaue
Melbourne
Sant Reine W. Andrews
Evanpel
India
Geraldton Council Debates Rates and Hall Charges
The Gueuldion Municipal Council discussed tenders for a strongroom, accounts, and revenue of £225 4d. They considered a new health inspection arrangement, brigade superintendent appointment, and delaying lease matters. Fees for the Town Hall were urged to rise, trenching on Chayman Road was decided, and notices on rate arrears debated. A drain works plan and council arrears with churches and gas lease matters were outlined before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueuldion
Gre
Brae
Logan
Mountain
Trigg
Ureh
C. F. Jensen
W. Bennett
Jenner
Helin
Cr. Mountain
Cr. Logan
Merting
Drewery
Ir. Brigade
P. H. Brode
EF. H. Bred
Cr. Arch
Commonage
Government Tay Council
Joan Ssion
Commonage Ay Endowment
Royal Insurance Company
Wrot
Fire Brigade
Oke Council
Dr. Tech
Me. H. Lester
Perth
Geraldton
Lentes
Urch
Maustain
Léster
Stafhen Savith
P Recpeco
Pam Fenton
Amstrong
Dr. Orch
Cr. Dende
Chily
Oech
Church of England
Cr. Moun
Cr. Brede
Cr. Mountais
Cr. Trigg
Ancicam
Dr. Mountein
Mack Coleman Company Stage Tour Opens in Geraldton
The Mack Coleman Company debuted in Geraldton with The Bogus Captain and That Rascal, Pat. The Irish character drew laughs despite some dialogue inaudibility. Performers included Leah Asher, A Evelyn, Foster, Robi Mason, and Mayon. Shows continue to Dongarra and Mingview with additional items tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Rascal
Mr. Pas
Leah Asher
A. Evelyn
Messrs
Foster
Robi Mason
Emma
Mayon
Jab Asher
Dongarra
Mingview
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J. G. Smith
Teralalton
Shipping Freights
Ashley
Liverpool
Tomy
England
Shipping Trust
Mye
Liverpool “Daily Post
Prince and Houstom
Tonmege
Wade
Woustan
Towneead and Mellor
Trust
Individus
As & Someon Cartier
Singapore
Bate Wivnes
Pemvilores
Nord-Deutecker Lloyd
America
London
Exito
Glasgow
Ingermat
Continental
Porte
Havre
Marseilles
Royal Coutmission
BP. and
Beitinh Mercantile Marine
Wignband
Board of Tribe
Yair Fay
A. Gibson & Co
Marine Terrace
Kevin
Abiput Kewronubis
F. Gibson
Ocean Steamship Company Limited
West Australian Steam Wayiga Toon Company, Limited
United Service
Java
Bultak
P. Townley
Widmesay
Dth
Cept
Wednee Wewday
Passage
Apply
Dalcety & Co. Linited
Forekiton
Remmert Wid
Port Hedland
J. Ross
Mre
E. Constantine
Ani
Meuwe, Talevty and Co., Shipping Merits
Thuse Wleganps
West Ports
Dave
Geralde Fon
Sultan
Gerakston
North- West
Wilareslay
Angus Charun
Genkiton
North-West Port
Ave
Binwapor
Turley
Mth
Angaat
Riverina
Sydmy Tet
Mel- Vou
Albany
Trannhige Ping
Gersidtun
Telegraphic Shipping
J. Fair
Aluniaysl
Muunwin
Water Board
Ceretery Bord
Cemetery Board
Mesere
PL Stone
J'S.p
Abdul Rahmin
David Fennelleux
Chris. Pratt
Cue
Qos
Mr. Stone
Sis Commitucate
P. Stone
MUA
Northampton
Council
Raner
Yrara Vicennes
Kelly
de. Logan
Mountein
Rueddon
Ureh Sercerer Nies
Arch
Carricks
Ce. Arch
Ce. Teigg
Ce. Logan
Meyer
Brown
M.la
the Mack Coleman Company
Pines
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