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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore from Geraldton for Fremantin as. S.S. Gorgon Cat. DP Townley, Wednesday March 31st, for freight and passage, apply.
Vessels report arrival Friday with Captain Neal at helm from the East. Passengers listed include Mrs D J McGauron and child, Messie, Win Yote and A Matta, Mamie, Jor Bunbury and Fremantte, Mrs Ed Time ant family, and others.
Gorgon departs Fremantle for Geraldton on Tuesday with movements toward North West ports, Java and Singapore due next week. Burrumbeet sails Sydney and Melbourne in March, reaches Geraldton by early April, while Adelaide bound for Geraldton arrives April 7.
Sunday church notices announce Morning Prayer at 7 30 p m Evening Prayer and addresses led by Rector Satindars and Ed. Presbyterian services include Children Address and Sermon Evangelistic addresses by W F Shannon. RC Church Mass at 7 30 and 8 40 p m Evening Devotions led by Rev Tile Wye Roy and Rev der J Tie.
The fragment references British naval interests and coastal survey tasks. It mentions a voyage or survey connected to admiralty inquiries and a coastal region, with unclear names and dates, reflecting wartime or imperial sea operations.
The text discusses Admiralty responsibilities to fix positions of lighthouses, landmarks, and coastlines using telegraph signals, sextant triangulation, and chronometers. It critiques state government delays in starting coastal surveying work and contrasts with ongoing Admiralty plans and instrumentation.
The fragment discusses maritime matters near the Western Australian coast. It mentions the Swan River, Geraldton, and naval surveys of the New West coast. It hints at a centralised government and potential changes in authority affecting coast safety and defense.
A local column cites court and community notes from Melbourne including police court case against William Black for alleged bullock theft, a Sunday concert preview by the Military Hand, details on the Brady Coal Bore findings at Eradu, and an auction of household furniture. It also reports on the Narra Tarra Estate settlement and a transfer of Northampton Mining Registrar duties from Geraldton to Northampton.
Fragmented OCR notes report no new Berther news about the Koombana wreck and stranded boat aid in Perth area. Postmaster Geraldson coordinates Wednesday response while public attention and coastal rescue measures remain uncertain amid conflicting details.
Racing notes report Thorina wins the Kalgoorlie main event amid perfect weather. Results list include Thamonos, Mitt Lafp poe pete Rourhy, and LAMINGTON WELTER plate with Azavine, Thorina leading a close finish. Attendance at Rosehill noted as good with several stakes races and protests shaping outcomes.
Melbourne racing results list several finishers including Clara Buty Sichelfer Couta and betting odds. The text shows a series of placements with fractional margins and bookmaker notes, reflecting a busy program and varied outcomes.
Moucl action at Queen's Walk this afternoon will influence which team wins the Association premiership. Lukewarm scores list Mercantile with first names and bowlers including Ward Wiley Farrand among others. detailed overs show Ward 1 for 36 Wiley 1 for 40 Farrand 70 and Sundries bowlers Overhew Mutahineen Halligey.
London reports amid the naval crisis the Admiralty confirmed near immediate action as warships mobilize. The Standard’s Neelyig notes Prime Minister Asquith’s statement. Authorities reveal plans to protect fleets despite surprise signals and ongoing operations.
Fragmentary notice reports on American detective Pecosim and crew amid shipping arrangements and threats from Mufia, with vague references to contracts and traveling officials.
The stolen books from Tincobe's Tig Lilanry were recovered. The witcher Tieivas was held at Abipwe gaol. Another Tamplis was executed for enwrdering Henr ry Willian McRonald, the Inadar of a curveting party in the Drosinds She iui country.
The Melbourne singer Tiberius arrives in Durban amid travel hurdles. The ship faces fuel shortages and sterns and fishrens are noted during the voyage, with equipment and machinery concerns impacting passage.
The notice reports the death of J. Mu Alwey of Geraldton after injuries in a train accident. Survived by his sister of the Bennett Bros family and several children. Mentioned are his substantial Geraldton property, and medical care details including S. Aineworth in Geraldton Hospital and reported patient progress.
Mr L Elliott moves 2000 sheep and 3 cattle from Glengarry to Anmeam Station on the Murchison. A new train will haul 1900 sheep from Gakabella next week, with bogies and a truck. More consignments, hogdies and horses follow to Northampton line. Since October 1, 14,000 deep have been moved from Kikaivila Estate. Gray's Estate sale at Sink Tay Geraldton next Tuesday begins at 10 with Me C Kidd in charge.
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