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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
3
Telegrams report Mr Henkin of the Fusion says policy comes before party labels and refuses any alliance not serving the public interest. He claims the attitude of the Opposition will guide negotiations, while stressing transparency and daylight scrutiny of any terms.
Melbourne on March 9 reports preparations for the new Old Age Pensions department. Discussion outlines state cooperation to hear pension applications via magistrates and certify eligibility, with a Chief Commissioner review. Aiming for May start, Parliament may consider a uniform 20 year residence rule across states.
Victoria reports Ada Ward, the noted evangelist, returning to fulfill months of service with the Salvation Army. She states in an interview that she intends to reenter the theatrical profession this year. A New Zealand telegram notes Dominion plans to fund a first class battleship, while Prime Minister Fincher urges caution and signals defense funding rather than direct aid to Home authorities.
Adelaide reports the Rajore and Viking cargo ships from Hamburg are stalled at Pirie due to an industrial dispute with the Broken Hill Proprietary Company. An agreement, ratified by AWA and AAPA, allows discharge of the ships if coke is not sent to the Proprietary works.
South Australia odd fragment mentions King Edward Banque kept steady at Wallaroo amid unclear tides and a murky river scene. Port Adelaide echoes with mist and a distant timetable rumor while locals murmur about the river’s bend and a veiled event.
Reports indicate repeated failures to secure the vessel amid perilous conditions. The cargo must be lightened before Muccern can be reached, with the King Holwand in grave danger.
Four jockeys were convicted today at Port Adelaide Polling Court on illegal betting charges at Cheltenham racecourse last Saturday. The fines and costs totalled £76.
The stranded Koombana at Sharke Bay on March 22 remains aground on the sand bank. Attempts to shift her were made at 1 am and 2 am without success, with further efforts planned. Vessels have lightened the ship to enable possible movement and the crew, including passengers, appear safe, though the situation remains precarious.
London reports discuss the Vonder taun cruiser and a six month delay before an official date with a cost around £15000. British papers critique New Zealand defense offers and urge stronger national military support, including a proposed million-strong force.
Fragmented OCR text references Westad Reserve in South Africa, mentions Tamiian waves and Methuen, and notes veterans and papers. establishment 6 South African reserve 4 rifle Muhs, and apportionment of work and approval.
An unclear archival clipping notes a steamer Bullarty headed to Ade Iliad Inst for preventive measures. It mentions Fluency of Kospamg and Cup Lag Hilburd at Adele Island with repairs ongoing. A crew of 12 vessels is described as working Ashmore shoals for vano.
Vonsishle Fleteher has retired from Yani Seand and a search continues for missing Jom. No contact with any of the natives has been established and the trail remains cold.
London reports Brazil denies any plan to sell its gunboats or Perwnonghte to foreign powers. Officials insist Brazil will protect its coast and sovereignty, contradicting earlier rumors linking the nation to external arms transfers.
London dispatch notes a proposal with Captain Collins and Lieutenant Clarkson to appoint Australian coigners to oversee destroyer lines and conduct a voyage to Australia. The plan aims to gain significant advantage for Australian yards and naval operations abroad.
A garbled letter from the secretary of the Yana Farmers Association urges forming a local body to protect farmers' interests. It requests MLA Nowsom to push for the Upper Chopmen railway to Yuan town, seeks immediate works including 2,000 cubic yards capacity, and proposes two rail routes north-south and east-west to aid transport. A meeting is planned to review responses and firm up the association.
Fragmentary market notes describe grain goods including oats and wheat with price ranges. The piece mentions Verth Waeat forward and deals for two trucks of medium quality with prices from £3 to £4. It references Melbourne wheat and oats prices in old currency and lists quotas following the notes.
A series of ladies four oared races will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings at the Rowing Sheds. Four crews compete for £4 1 trophies donated by the Rowing Club with heats drawn Friday. Morning final on Wednesday March 31 will feature a progressive encire party and prize presentations.
TheAge suggests presenting a Diesinought to Uns McPiprlou by the Commonwealth. The union shows promise to bear fruit. The piece urges practical action to build the Dreadnought for ourselves and sail home to the Motherland when ready, by all means.
A long, jumbled report covers the Mullewa Easter Monday Flying Stakes eight furlongs, the Galloway and Breeders plates, and the Mulleea Handicap. It notes Revel, Rothschild, and All Blue among entries, mentions mass falls and a fatality, and recalls Kalgoorlie’s strong performance and historic Cup wins.
A drowning incident occurred near Dongarra on Friday January 1st near Ropgarra when two men, Martin Petersen and Jorge Brown, were fishing. The search lasted four days before authorities reported no survivors, while others nearby heard cries in the water.
Wr Keingers led the home side to a win scoring runs as Nabawah hosted the fourth ton match. Captain John Cooper led the innings for the locals with John Shields steering the visitors. Notable entries include Maynard, Ronan, Shields, Bayley, and Bagley among others in a list of scorers and dismissals.
Ball is being charged with perjury in the Bankruptcy Court.
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