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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
3
Reports describe a death at a hospital after a July incident near Port Adelaide. An inquest will assess cause of death while a coastwise shooting and a brawl near the East Bay River are recounted with survivors and attackers fleeing into nearby scrub.
In May a widowed woman Mrs Rico was murdered at her Leichardt home. Carpenter Walter Sykes, found nearby with a knife, later attempted suicide. Sykes survived and inquest suggests mental instability and possible provocation. A verdict of wilful murder or suicide was discussed. Separate notes mention an August interstate conference of Ministers for Agriculture in Melbourne and plans for a Royal Agricultural Bureau and fruit and vegetable inspection policies.
Debated reading on an act amendment to pensions for claimants. Estimates show an additional annual cost around £856,000. Discussion highlights that the measure covers broadened pension benefits and related tributes amid fiscal considerations across states.
At a dinner to honor Mr Barnett MLA the speaker urged caution in school matters and warned against letting sympathies cloud judgment until a candidate acceptable to the electorate is offered. The note emphasizes careful representation for constituents.
Donen July 21 French Chamber of Deputies votes 212 to 17 against the government, prompting Cabinet resignation. Parliament on the navy commission report revealed serious mismanagement across departments, with minister Picard promising rearrangements though warning crises were overstated.
The Australian Eleven drew with Yorkshire after matches at Lord’s. Cotter took five for 92 and Macartney four for 32 as Yorkshire were all out for 146 in the first innings. Australia replied 302 for ickets, then 267 all out. Gregory and Bardsley held firm to save the day as Yorkshire declared, and the Australians reached 267.
A letter to the Standard by Commander Binkilecombe argues for a home policy for Nostralia. He contends building a Dreadnought is costly and a sea fleet would be part of Imperial defence. He suggests Australia might instead form four fleets with specific regional alignments amid shifting naval strategy.
Report from London shows two MORE RELE GAOL Hull as suffragettes continue hunger strike. Deyn released when a woman fasted for hours, highlighting ongoing protests and police response.
A game between the Gileites and the Stuheiles at stk iat saw Stuheiles win by 36 runs. Mullewa cricketers plan to travel to Yalgoo Wednesday to face Yeluou in an upcoming match.
The member for Geraldton will meet the Premier to urge a deputation of Noviteth residents to press for the extension of the railway. A meeting on August 4 is planned to advocate a Sandatune line. Residents willing to accompany should contact the representative.
At a Greenave Warmera Club gathering readers discuss proposed railway extension via Black Rowen toward Geraldton to aid agriculture. The secretary is instructed to forward copies to district committees and authorities while noting potential House debate and a local figure's remarks.
A detailed critique of the Geraldton Orchestral Society's thirteenth concert featuring Il Trovatore and selections such as Yum Yum Swallows and Royal Her Fate. The review praises the overall quality, notes strong vocal performances by Mrs Moll and Miss Gillin, and highlights excellent timing, balance, and orchestral discipline with some comment on weaker cornet work and trombone suitability. The writer urges continued effort to reach higher achievements.
The article reviews a society concert noting instrument balance and certain weaknesses. It highlights the strings and vocal parts, praises the fantasia Plantation Seunge, and commends the performance by Shree Ceaapy and Miss Experienvy while mentioning arrangement issues and vocal accompaniment difficulties. The concert featured Rubinstein melodies and a Millorm junior polka with praised unity among performers.
Fragmentary July 22 market notes show wheat quotations and grain prices with unclear alphanumeric fragments. The readable items mention Wheat Melbowrie and decayed price indicators, lacking full clarity on figures or destinations.
Advert states ore buyers will pay on Monday for four draught horses and four tip drays recently used on work at White Deak. H A Dresswell, resident engineer, notes arrangements for purchase and delivery.
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