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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
3
Telegrams report a confession from a suspect tied to a Brisbane bank raid. The prisoner faced execution after a guilty verdict and showed no remorse or new information. The plot to rob the bank allegedly formed while he awaited another charge, with a heavy strain noted in the narrative.
A sailor near the jetty at a Perth harbor died after slipping on a fork and falling overboard while companions tried to rescue him. Constable Brown reported the incident occurred shortly after midnight as sailors returned to their vessel the Ketins. The master of the Evting stood nearby as the man bled and died within minutes, with Christensen attempting to assist but unable to save him.
Easts captained by Howell faced Wests led by Tote in a charity football game. Attendance was strong as proceeds supported a religious family fund. Scoring featured Wests taking the lead early with goals and behinds, while Easts answered with several goals and behinds before final totals favored the Wests. Players cited as best included Kidd Hutchinson Mounier Theakston Ramstraw Doran and Croessler for the winners and Harper Minow Jewell Ritchie for the losers.
In a terse contest between local schools the final scoreline featured key players from Yestredlay and Venile Hehifellows. Reports mention Cuulfetlowss and Wotan Winter as standout names amid street level commentary of the town rivalry and a looming big Atore event.
London June 7 delegates to the Imperial Press Conference will be guests of the Chancellor of the Exchequer at breakfast in Downing Street tomorrow.
The Times correspondent notes Australasian editors visiting Canada highlights the Imperial Press Conference and Britain Canada relations. Telegraph companies threaten Marconi messages, signaling broader cable industry deals and boycotts amid fixed agreements with a state owned cable system.
The Court of Cassation at Bt. Peterbur y imposes five years' imprisonment after M Lupukhin, accused by the Russian Minister, is found guilty of harming cemented goods and spying. The transmission concerns Siberian settlement transportation and a masked Madame in a troubling chain of events.
A clipped note from the Pat. Wan Gazette discusses a summer diplomatic meeting between Kaiser and the Cabal in Finch waters off Abo. It mentions a January dispatch to M. Misholski and notes European balance hinges on Austrian influence and navy, with Italy in play and potential peace-preserving revisions.
Personal Items Inspector Drewery of the Folive Department is transferred to Swe. successor at Geraldton will be Inspector Holmes from Bunbury, formerly at Geraldton. Appointments include W. Hy Kretchmar Day Dawn, B. A. Fienberg Sandatone, W. E. Fenner Carnarvon as Justices of the Peace. The late Mr. Palmer of Balline Station Northampton died in Geraldton Hospital aged 40, son of the late Capt. Palmer and grandson of the Kav. and Lady Palmer. He leaves a wife, two children. funeral with readings by Rev. Saunders. wreaths from Wickham family and Beetson relatives. Mr. Davidson, former City Band member, left Geraldton. praised as skilled, sociable, and well-traveled. Mr. Navidson remembered as friendly. Mr. Joe Merban Day Dawn in Geraldton today en route to goldfields. Raymond Eliot Clerk of Courts, married in Paeth last week, back in Geraldton with wife. Casual remark about daughter’s marriage turns into anecdote. Youths’ Teasants notes and local petty trades in garbled ad text. prices listed for various garments and goods.
London reports detail a government decision under wartime constraints, with officials citing compulsory service and military measures. Lord Horbery leads a discussion on urgency and policy, while the article notes parliamentary commentary and public interest in national defense.
A secret cable report indicates the possibility of funding anImperial navy expansion within the Federal sphere. The Admiralty memorandum, issued last September, suggested Australia could sustain naval forces through federal expenditure, awaiting the Admiralty's response to the proposal.
Mr Cook, interviewed today, says a leadnought or similar contribution to Prayue defence aligns with prior public declarations. He notes no decision on funds and that the money question will be discussed in Cal this week with the British Government formulating defense preparations.
The Prime Minister’s remark on Northcote shows doubt about taking orders from Australian ministers. Northcote may keep in touch with Australia and possibly head a new Australian Woman of Advice in London. A council chairmanship and broad council aims are suggested, with G. H. Reid favored and Sir John Forrest also a contender.
Weekly schedule lists Wednesday matches between Fela and Miss Baston and between Grimich and Kesy plus Thursday pairings Clarke and Smith versus Holfigan and Lligan. Local claimants include Paton, Roddy, Duncan, and Conway near Cue, with Richards credited for discovery and Diggins backing him. Inspector of Wines reports return with no additional news.
Geraldton Municipal Council held a meeting to approve accounts totaling £297 196 and report a bank debit balance of £703. It discussed the Victoria Flour Milling railway link, repairs to a dangerous flow path, tar paing options, and a proposed strong room and iron safe. Recommendations from the ratepayers meeting included cutting discounts, halting 2 percent commission, dressing room improvements, and arranging a public meeting on shop and business hours.
The Australian team faced heavy rain at Southampton forcing a late postponement of play after janib. Captain inspected the pitch and play was deferred until after Janib when weather dulled and public attendance was low. Scores listed show Laver taking multiple wickets and Newman, Brown, and Hartigan contributing for Australia in a rain-affected match.
A jumbled cricket tour report shows wins and losses against Nottingham and Australia, with figures for scores and wickets. It lists forthcoming fixtures from June to September, including matches against Yorkshire, Cambridge, and MCC, plus names like Armstrong Bardaley Poidevin Laver and Armeteong.
A patient describe as Charles Seymour Palmer died after a condition misdiagnosed as plague despite bacteriological reports. Local doctors and health boards debated diagnosis while precautions continued. The case prompted burial at a local cemetery and ongoing vigilance in Geraldton.
At a Valguo Roads Board meeting on May 1 1900 a General Rate of Nilepence on all property within the district was approved plus a Sixpence and One Shilling per value levy under the Roads Act. Secretary Jon Warr notes related details and advertising costs. Meanwhile Weston amid local judicial notes reports a man sentenced to hard labour for keeping a house for immoral purposes. a lawyer sought leniency but the court refused.
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