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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
1
Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited Western Australia Branch based at Canuser Sal Onion Buildings St George s George Johnston serves as Secretary and Underwriter in the notice issued for the branch to inform readers of its corporate role and contact details.
The report covers Bribery’s rising form after recent wins and injuries, with Ferris racing events and weight concerns ahead of the Caulfield Australian Hurdle Race. It notes trainer and jockey remarks, Melbourne stir, and interest in Bribery’s bid to extend a record while detailing racing figures and upcoming steeplechase plans.
In Geraldton Police Court Milare Me RL Thomas Williams alias Harris faced charges for obtaining £8 17s by a fraudulent cheque drawn on Charles Anderson. He pleaded guilty as records show prior sentences. Norman Tymbur sought damages from the defendant after a cheque dated June 8 was not paid until July 24. Wages and rations were discussed for worker Thomas Cairns who passed the cheque to a newspaper and then it was returned marked Refer to drawer. The bench ordered payment of £10 and costs with seven days imprisonment if defaulted.
A puzzle like exchange shows Mr Wirks offering to halve a share by 15 percent because he knows the father figure, while Mr Brown retorts that he is glad the speaker does not know his grandfather, creating a tense family finance moment.
Ads offer inch and 4s rates with advance discounts for many insertions. Small ads 18 words or fewer, births and deaths at 3s 6d, marriages prepaid. Advertisements run until canceled with charges per insertion. include sender name and address.
An archival fragment notes that The Geraldton Guardian may be obtained from Measrn E Snell A J Davies G Bosam and Co and T BR De Lacey and a publisher’s offer is mentioned. The text is partial and provides limited publication procurement details.
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