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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1910
Page
1
C Berger responds to letters from readers under noms de plume including Parent and Another, defending actions with details about horses, shelters, and alleged misconduct by local figures. He claims a clean yard, challenges accusers to reveal themselves, and calls for a full inquiry while naming opponents as dishonest.
A damaged notice from the Upper Chapman district laments the removal of the Nabawah Roads Board of Key to Mount Erin and questions ratepayer oversight. It reports distrust over ballot secrecy, poor communication, and protest against spending ratepayer money without public input. The letter references the board’s location, the 1910 date, and local political tensions in Onkaparinga. It mentions local retail offerings alongside the dispute.
Upper Chapman reports widespread rain disrupts ploughing, boosting interest in the Bowes Estate as settlers seek intelligence on Government plans. Geraldton Flour Mill gains favorable commentary, with expectations of a strong harvest and local market capture. A football match saw the Invincibles defeat Lauder's Warriors by four points. Jupp’s appointment as justice of the place is praised as well earned, with warm congratulations from friends.
The Upper Chapman Farmers Association held a monthly meeting on the 9th with C Lander chairing in Provident’s absence. Officers discussed a postal inspector’s letter, protested Department of Railways gate construction, and plans a district lecture by the Director of Agriculture at the next meeting on August 13.
The article notes Mantet Soult’s strong form for Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, detailing his reappearance in Cornwall and performance on wet tracks. It also mentions a NZ-bred prospect bought for 1000 guineas, Broadsword’s New Zealand rise, and Monarch’s lucrative Tasmanian purchase plus anecdotes about trainers and old racing adages.
In Geraldton, residents seeking to build are urged to contact Millar Kari and Jarrah Company at Marine Terrace Telephone to learn terms that nearly force buyers to become their own landlords.
The Guardian can be obtained in Geraldton from Mesars, E. Snell, A. J. Davies, G. Rosam and Co., and T. R de Lucey, with pickup at the publisher’s office.
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