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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
3
A telegram to John Muller from the Governor General commends his bravery in an industrial accident at Lithgow. Muller, winding a roller in a crane shaft, saved the machine and possibly lives after his hand was crushed and injured, requiring many stitches.
In Victoria, Romney authorities charge Dune Tromert Hisliry with arson after the Commercial Hotel at Romney burned April 27 at 3 am, killing James Dik wate. Hotel owner Mrs Hedley allegedly directed the business and insured the house for 950 dollars and stock and furniture for 45 pounds. Fire observed by James Knott, with potential complicity by Hedley and others.
In Auckland on June 26 a German named Sinoer shot Ma Corpish at the house where he boarded and then turned the revolver on himself, blowing his brains out. The woman present was seriously wounded.
In Adelaide on June 28 Alfred Facobs faced Police Court charges for embezzling sums totaling £33 099, £40, and £100 as manager at the Cultowie branch of the Bank of Adelaide. He allegedly stole for years, confessed to investigators, and claimed to have planted £30 in a tobacco tin under a shed before being caught. bail was granted.
Sydney June 28 About 700 fat cattle belonging to Trollatite and Co were drowned yesterday in the Corowa district. The station manager was trying to move them to safety when he was warded off his Knrar and was renewed by a boat. Some families had to be removed by police from houses flooded. The river now stands 28 ft above summer level and losses to stock are feared. Two Howling residents in a boat to hunt rabbits were overtaken by floodwaters and rescued after several hours.
Sir Joseph Ward, New Zealand’s prime minister, was interviewed in Perth on his way home for the Imperial Conference on Defence. He discussed security matters and allied cooperation as he prepared to attend the high level gathering.
The match stretched into the third day with no finish as persistent rain prevented completion. Scattered scores include Barndey and Noble among early wickets, while Yorkshire and Lancashire fielded strong bowling. A second two day match began in Edinburgh with Scotland facing Australia as Noble’s team posted 121.
On June 28 in London the selectors announced the lineup for the third test match. Ur play in the third tet match names Tyldesley Fry Mirat Jessup Rhodes Brvrley Tilley Twyward Rel vce Haigh and Sharp all set to bat and bowl at Lee on Thoradey Metaren.
The second meeting of the Junior Football Association elected Kendrick as president pro tempore, appointed J Campbell as jury, and noted donations from Ison and Harrison with a special silver cup to be won twice. Railways and Rovers listed new players. a Cadets match is planned for the 1st prox at Recreation Ground. Diphtheria wards crowded at Perth Public Hospital with many children admitted.
Our Own Correspondent reports the Harcourt Bulis trial for Miue Fitts's murder ended in acquittal amid public talk. The piece notes political implications, cabinet dynamics, and potential changes in Agent-General appointments, plus social pages on Ruby Carrick and the Corri ck family, theatre, charity events, and local industry updates.
Melbourne reports the Veilne Minister praised the Pacific Cable Board decision to lower DAW at Peme cables. Citizens would gain from a larger tow supply, though tim terminal rates remain uncertain. Parliament will resume debate and a division is expected before week’s end.
The latest jot notes from Perth markets report chaff prices in Adelaide and wheat rates for June 29. These listings show varied prices per unit and engage traders with fluctuating values across commodities.
The Turf notes Atauhwu remains secioun with a recent scratch at 11 wstock. Nightlight, Sonuhun, Ver nier lead betting at 6 to 1, Kelauck and Concave at 12 to 1, Wajin and Od Chappie at 14 to 1. Dextinivt de Leported shows lameness and miss the morning track.
Market reports by Mr U S Mackenzie show large supplies of Perth vegetables including cabbages and celery, with fair prices observed. The text lists numerous items such as apples pears rhubarb turnips beetroot and pumpkins with varied prices per dozen or per unit, reflecting a broad market snapshot for the period ending 1908.
The Philadelphia company purchased the Morning Chronicle for use in conducting a newspaper operation at Mekather Ra, with the Day Dawn Chronicle now seen as an ongoing publication.
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