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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
4
An OCR fragment mentions the Ocean Steamship Company Limited and the West Australian Navigation Company Limited in connection with Unit XD Service. The text lacks dates or outcomes, but identifies two shipping firms involved in the same service arrangement.
From Geraldton for North-West ports, Java and Singapore, S SULTAN under Captain Townley sails Thursday 20 June. Also CHARON under Captain Dalgleish sails Wednesday 3 July.
Saturday sailing ships include S.s. Penguin 120 tons under Captain Airey from Fremantle and S.s. Charon 1800 tons under Captain BR JS Dalgleish from Singapore bound for Nor West ports. Passengers include Messrs White Robberts Collett Ah John and Croseley. Monday arrival listed Una 170 tons capt Nicholas from Fremantle agents Pepe and Brown.
A brief listing of travelers and routes includes names such as Gennity Preipandle Humphreys, Hol, Farrell, and S.s. Una bound for Carnarvon, with noted departures and destinations.
Dalgety and Co shipping agents report the Sultan leaving Fremantle for Geraldton on Wednesday June 19 and for North West Ports Java and Singapore on June 20. Minilyn to Fremantle on or about Tuesday July 2 from Geraldton. Charon from Fremantle to Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore on Wednesday July 3. Pilbarra sailing from Sydney June 22 Melbourne June 20 Adelaide June 28 to Geraldton via ports.
On Tuesday June 18, 1907, the Geraldton Licensing Bench is without Mr. E. Pope who was recently removed from its composition. Mr. J. E. Lester suggested last Friday that Pope's deposition from the bench stemmed from unclear reasons and opinions remain unsettled.
The piece defends Mr Pope’s integrity as a magistrate and criticizes his removal from the Geraldton Licensing Bench. It argues a temperance stance should not bar public trust, urges licensing reform toward New Zealand style local option, and cautions against political meddling in justice. It also notes government plans to pursue a local option bill and backing for police and courts against mob rule.
Residents are urged to value the Resident Magistrate decisions in two police cases. The editor praises police restraint and warns that indifference to lawlessness endangers public safety and peace for all in Geraldton.
Inquest jurors found William Lawrence died by drowning with no evidence on how he entered the water. Education Department transfers of teachers to be handled by the Inspector-General. About 150 to 200 railway workers to be discharged due to reduced revenue, with talk of reengagement if traffic improves. Fremantle hosts Mr Deakin via Australian Natives Association plans. Victoria Institute collector Alex Thyer tours district. Regimental Band performances draw crowds at Esplanade Pier under Bandmaster Piper. Mines Department bought six camels for exploration. three loaned to Kirkpatrick party northwest of the Eesme Range. Government steamer Penguin arrives for lighthouse inspection and heads to Nor'-West. Piles being reinforced on railway jetty. Lead ore sample from Comstock lease near Tiseka on Northampton line shows high potential after analysis by Mr Rowley. E. A. and Frank Trigg acquire storage premises in Eleanor Street. new ice plant to store 20–30 tons for locals and for perishable goods. continued fishing by Winter Brandt under Mr Nelson. Mechanics' Institute AGM set for tomorrow. year end shows credit of £34 168 2d and debit of £39 83 2d. rents yield £308 annually with proposed rate increase.
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