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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
2
Three steamers journeying to Fremantle Geraldton and Premate dle om mbomt 32th June move on bellows Paroo buter and iednerda Vhoraday. Names Keates Fremantle and Sue Gers are listed with uncertain dates in the report.
Local events notice lists a June 8 euchre party at Town Hall hosted by Geraldon Rowing Cah with details unclear in the fragment. The item emphasizes a community gathering and social card game.
The article contends that prior dry farming efforts failed in true arid zones. U.S. experts advocate reverting to irrigation as the fundamental method for farming in these regions.
The article argues arid regions like Victoria and Mildura must rely on irrigation to settle and prosper. It cites government spending of £3,404,000 to irrigate many acres, noting dramatic productivity gains and population growth in Mildura. It highlights potential in the Gascoyne and Murray valleys and calls for a comprehensive hydrographic survey to guide future irrigation projects.
Reports from a Sunday trading case at the Commonwealth Hotel show the prosecution focusing on the witness’s drinks at various hotels while claiming other bootkeepers faced less scrutiny. The item mixes local notices about coin displays, Mark Twain recital plans, and upcoming shows with notes on cattle, horses, and a Fremantle furniture firm. Characters and places appear but the fragmentary text lacks clear, coherent narrative.
Geraldton’s AWE Morrie at the Masonic Hall Rink announces skating at the Goll Shest Hows venue. He will supply equipment for hire. Olympia Pictures Entertainment will provide a Pleasant Sunday evening show at the Gikeaway Skating Rink, pending secretarial approval. Entertainment starts at 5:20 PM to avoid conflicting with divine service.
The Greenough Roads Board held its monthly meeting at the Board Room with directors present. Absence of Chairman Clinch was noted as reason for adjourning to the date, with reports on road contracts, extensions, grants, and penalties discussed.
In Geraldton the police court heard Alexander Virtue Stewart and others charged with having liquor to be consumed by non bona fide travellers. Witnesses including Ramshaw Ridley and Riley testified about arrivals at the Commonwealth Hotel, with arguments over whether the accused were bona fide travelers. The court upheld an amendment to allege consumption by three travellers and fined Stewart £34 plus costs, with a 7 day adjournment for further proceedings.
Geraldtes alleges Raymond Gee II damaged him when Tem Williams shot him at the Sham rick Hote. Bernard Leit testified February 2 with others in the kitchen. Gee incurred medical costs in Geaatiton and Perth. Plaintif claims £30 for fault and battery, £3 14 6 for Dem Newman, £23 3 for Leecen, and £4 for fare. Judgment entered for the plaintiff with costs.
The Fire Brigade versus Railways clash is seen as a likely crowd draw with the Brigades confident of victory and Railways hoping for a favorable result. Council plans to remove the bond stand next Saturday, and by-laws now require starting times ten minutes early. A query about potential field disruption during a match prompts calls for a formal rule on ground use and revised by-laws are available from local association officials at a set price.
The fragment mentions a meeting with a man and weights measured in pounds, with garbled text suggesting a newspaper note about a person and event. Limited readable details prevent clear identification of names, place, or outcome.
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