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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
3
Telegram from the Agent-General states the new Western Australia loan of 41,000,000 pounds carries 334 percent interest and has been underwritten at 97 pounds. If the public fail to subscribe, the underwriters are pledged to take the deficit.
The Premier and his party continued their archizon tour in June. Deputations and dinners framed the day's program as the speaker urged closing Parliament House for ten years.
A major blaze in Sydney today gutted several shops including Pepper and Dutcher's tailoring Tarparing's millinery Mrs Kay's refreshment rooms and Long's Buildings. The damage is estimated at £10,000 with June 9 noted as the date of the fire.
Kalgoorlie reports death of Yameel Faceh, a prominent prospector, after a night of drinking. He reportedly drank a bottle of lotion mistaken for a sprained ankle remedy, following a profitable mining day. Brother George planned to settle in Victoria.
London dispatch reports a consignment of animals, birds, and reptiles for the Lo Zoo’s Australian branch arrived in good condition. The Times notes the absence of the platypus, the Tasmanian wolf, and lyrebirds.
King Edward was warmly welcomed in Russia for a royal visit while the German fleet greeted him at Kiel Canal. Russian authorities imposed extraordinary safety measures to ensure his security during the arrival.
The London Daily Mail urges sending a British squadron to greet the American fleet upon its arrival in Australian waters. The presidential campaign shows little excitement as Roosevelt declines a third term, retiring from nomination.
Kalgoorlie R C Hannans Anniversary Meeting opens tomorrow and runs to Saturday. Floradora, a good galloway, was seriously injured after a saddle slip caused rider J Ivory to fall. Floradora bolted and collided with Gunatock, but riders Matthews and Gunatock escaped unhurt. J E Flynn continues to win in South Australia, most recently True Scot in the Adelaide Birthday Cup. Jockey R Sutherland guided two year old Rusk to victory in the Gang Forward Stakes. In Adelaide, A D Mc Donald and horse A D with jockey J Bell were disqualified for 12 months. Tanderrand seeks to place the local club on a similar footing, enabling member-elected management, amid prior criticism of the club’s handling.
Melbourne June 4. The V R C Prince of Wales Birthday Meeting was held today in fine weather with good attendance. Key races included York Hurdle 200 sovereigns two miles won by Snob. Royal Handicap 250 sovereigns six furlongs won by Contra at 8 to 1. Prince of Wales Steeplechase 200 sovereigns two miles and a half won by Novik at 9 to 4. Birthday Handicap 400 sovereigns one mile and a half won by Sweet Bird at 7 to 1. Princess Handicap 150 sovereigns seven furlongs won by Sequent at 8 to 12. Cornwall Handicap 150 sovereigns one mile won by Albolith at 10 to 1. Betting varied across events.
Adelaide June a reports final results from the A.R.C. birthday meeting on the Old Course with a large crowd in fine weather. Races include 100 sers 6 furlongs Queen's Cup with Fruitful Valiant Tote div £4. 2 miles Mundiaba Macumba Valour Enigma dead heat Tote div £2. MARRYATVILLE HANDICAP 1 mile Banzai Glen Lyon Pretty Peg Tote div £6 1s 2d. VICTORIA PARK STEEPLECHASE 3 miles Generality Tact Lia Seymour Tote div £10 5s. ALDERMAN CUP Flash True Boot Tote div £11 8s. COALBROOK SHAKES Alarm Son-of-a Gun Goodwood Tote div £9 6s and £1 1s. ROSE PARK HANDICAP 5 furlongs Lord Cariyon Os Smithfield Glucces Tote Dividends £5 5s and £2 Ve.
At the A B C Birthday meeting Willy Wally won in the auction and moved to M Whelan's stable after being ridden by C L Moorehouse. In the same meeting Wilson rider of Mill Stream in the Steeplechase fractured his leg when the gelding fell.
Delegates of the Chapman Valley branch of the Northern Development League meet with W. Saunder presiding. Nabawah delegates are absent. The minutes are read and confirmed. A deputation is to meet the Premier on the 11th to push for the Chapman railway from Bluff Point as authorised by the branch. If rejected, a final route decision will be made by delegates from Nabawah Mount Erin East Chapman and nearby branches. A new meeting is proposed for the 13th at 6 pm.
A letter to the N D L secretary from Marble Bar Progress Association notes growing appreciation for the organization. The missive emphasizes Marble Bar’s rich mineral field and urges continued support, with remarks from the 18th century context referenced.
Melbourne on June 9 saw Peter Bannon and Clarence Weber wrestle one hour and a quarter for the Australian championship with no fall secured by either man. Weather notes and decorative items appear in the report, with other text mentioning shop features at A. Gibson and Co.
An article describes ambitious NSW plans to train youth in practical and scientific agriculture. Ground plots from one to twenty acres will host instruction, with skilled teachers and a systematic diploma path for farm managers. The program envisions university style final studies and expert careers in chemist botany and veterinary science. Additionally a British fleet visit and curious English epitaphs are noted alongside a fire incident on the ss Elaine and coal loading details.
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