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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
2
Shipping item notes a Sunday action involving Captain M A Arnot and a list of firms and ships including Adelaide 3 5 Coy agects, with mentions of Bim Herbert and stakeholders Campbell Quoin and Fassingurs Meysis in an ocean trade context.
Captain Waold leads Bs Herbert and ship party aboard the BOGhinet for Fremantle. The vessel carried 650 tons of general cargo and took on 29 Lord ten twas for Fremantle.
Meues Dalgvry and Co shipping agents report sailings for several steamers. Sultan departs Geraldton for Fremantle on Saturday March 7. Paroo departs Fremantle for Geraldton on Wednesday March 25 and for West ports Java and Singapore on Thursday March 26. Lilian Weven departs Fremantle for Geraldton and NorMan ports, Fang and Singapore on Wednesday April 8. Woolvardie sails from Yellowown to Adelaide and Fremantle in March for Geraldton.
Thanks are extended by Mel and Mrs G BAKER of Giecn onu n for the aid and condolences shown after the tragic shooting of their son Josep on Sunday. The community’s help has eased the family’s sorrow during this trying time.
A reverent note from Heraldton recalls a journey along the lakes of Killarney. The piece laments lost beauty and memory, honoring a voyage that winds past moorland and lakes, evoking a solemn nostalgia for a past era and place.
A garlanded panorama of Ireland’s scenery and a sweeping history review. The article recalls ancient monks, early scholars, and Irish saints, then traces struggles with Danes and Normans, Cromwellian rule, and land reforms under Wyndham. It highlights Sinn Fein and Gaelic League growth, then pins future hopes on Home Rule and a reemergent Irish Parliament.
A fragmentary local section notes discussion of Australian art and literature prizes, a New Zealand court reference, and editorial appraisal of a magazine issue. It mentions H A Cowper as acting sub-editor of the Agricultural Journal, a Council meeting on Municipal Act copies, a Greenough Flour Mill oil engine order, and a resident told 200 imported sheep are to be shipped from the Battery States, with one month in lamb.
The town clerk reported at Council that outstanding cheques total £95 17s and would raise the debit balance to £1,099 16s 3d. The day included military drill with four cadet outposts near the rifle range under Lt Everett and Lt J C Kidd. Major Buchanan led infantry to probe outpost positions amid a large ground area for few men.
A nine year old boy, Joseph Pater Baker, son of Me. George Baker, chairman of the Upper Chapman Roads Board, died Sunday after a shotgun exploded. He and his 13 year old cousin Michael Buckley were out with Mrs. John Buckley when the gun discharged while a twig pulled the trigger. The blast shattered the boy’s jaw and blew away an eye. He was carried to the house where he died. The tragedy occurred near Bootman and involved family relatives arriving with horses to notify and transport the bereaved family. The deceased was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. P. Stone of Geraldton.
Fortnightly ANA gathering active with Rev J A Schroeder resigning from committee due to transfer to Collie. Mr Stezsal elected to fill vacancy. Welcome extended to ex president J J Ontea settling in Neration. Conference ideas to be discussed. mock municipal election planned with mayoral and councillor candidates listed. Ladies night syllabus arranged. attendance noted with local formalities.
The Mayor and councilors discuss payments for sanitary work wages and town services, with itemized accounts and a request for clearer asset records. The Town Clock report shows revenue and bank balances, while clock repair cases and Queen's Park improvements are deferred to the next meeting. Debate centers on finances, staff cuts, and handling of town property.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions owners and a court action involving property, with references to writs and cashing terms. Details are unclear, but the item implies a legal proceeding regarding ownership and possible eviction or mortgage actions.
The Water Board reviewed correspondency and committee matters on timber, pipes, and ordinary materials. Four supervisors were considered, and a tender from Tooey and Co. for timber was accepted conditionally on a price adjustment. other items were deferred pending consultation with the consulting engineer.
Perth writes of Lady Agnes Gallop pacing 3 furlongs in around 1 01, Stirrup Cop showing no ill effects after last Saturday, Baerami beating Lord Middleton in a mile trial, Fidelis clocking 5 furlongs in around 1 10, and Cevroviteh matching pace. weather fine and a promising meeting anticipated with forecasts of good performances.
State electoral officers urge electors to inspect the rolls at once. The circular lists many inspection and enrolment points in Geraldton district and beyond. Details include relevant offices and local venues for verification and forms to request amendments. The notice references the Emperor of Germany marriage lines as a misplaced fragment in the source.
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