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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
2
The clipping presents playful labels for value and price, calling the top items Tip-Topest and the bottom items Low Dowsest. It reflects consumer language quirks and a catalog style from a historical shopper section. The exact items and dates are not specified.
The article notes landowners might accept low-cost filling, with clear public health benefits. It claims sheath-piling along the frontage is urgently needed and cites recent reclamation at Banbury and Albany as justification for acting now under Grandison's guidance.
Geraldton council considers immediate reclamation of the foreshore between Unblacher and Fitzgerald shores to improve health and create a thoroughfare. Dredging of the entrance channel and jetty berths is set to begin, with the Premier dredge arriving from Fremantle to create deeper water, while shipyard and railway yard expansions raise urgency for sheath piling and waste disposal improvements.
Fragmentary freight notice listing Fremantle and Geraldton routes to North West Ports Java and Singapore. Mentions Captains J. Minderoo A Mills E Richartoin and dates around June 24 26 with ship names and ports including Frees Geraldium DALGETY CO Geraldton Wremantle Carnarvon Port Hedland.
Shipping notices outline the movements of Minderoo and Minilya steamers from Geraldton Fremantle and North West ports. Minderoo sails Fremantle for Geraldton on Thursday June and Minderoo departs Fremantle for Singapore and several ports, with Minderoo and Minilya serving Geraldton. Additional vessels Riverina and Adelarje and AF hany set departures for Fremantle from Sydney Melbourne and June 2nd.
A distorted report presents Grant Beit statemen and editors in frank talks with the major newspapers across English speaking dominions. They discuss grave questions of the hour and the power of the presidency in shaping policy and public discourse.
The article warns British statesmen press the case for imperial federation amid fear of German naval power. It argues newspapers must inform with truth to shape public opinion, outlines Britain’s fleet strain, and predicts a push to unify the Empire with a new Imperial Parliament to meet the perceived German peril.
Government opens for selection about thirty parter acre blocks at Three Springs Kadathiani town site opposite Midland Company lots. Also Venus steamer sold to Government for Bernier Island mission and lighthouse. Public notices on police changes and a theatre booking at Theatre Royal. Feast of Corpus Christi observance noted with ceremony and attendees.
London reports a maritime earthquake disaster south of France with tremors near Marseilles and Durance. Several deaths occur near a coastal town, many bodies buried, and property damage exceeds £40,000 as residents seek refuge in fishing boats. troops assist in rescue while 20,000 people gather at the quays.
London June 24 The press conference editor Cunningham says the Imperial Navy review at Spithead impressed by the vast fleet and disciplined readiness. He notes the ships, number and scale demonstrate the motherland’s sacrifices to preserve the Empire’s safety. The observer laments not all the empire can witness the display.
Mr Wm Edgar Witchell of Worthampton has been appointed Justice of the Peace. Swinburne, colonial gas company director chairman, will visit Geraldton for municipal notices. Mr Css of Case Bros drapers is in Geraldton again. Football Association meeting discussed delays due to delegate attendance. Dr P Blake spoke on fools at the New York Chastonque with Bishop Vincent praising him.
A peculiar note describes changing a wall with a frame and art. It mentions a person named Geralttce and a modern tile or plate update from a recent month. The fragment hints at a decorative display and new items on a wall.
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