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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
2
Domestic and foreign freights listed for Ocean Steamship lines, detailing sailings from Geraldton to Fremantle, North West ports, Java and Singapore. Passengers named include Mrs Panne A and several families. ships Sultan, Monaro, Paroo, and others scheduled through March and April with departures from Fremantle and Geraldton.
The Morero delivered 700 tons of coat and AM tons of quacsarge. She shipped 200 tons of emption and adyi Si tony of wheat to Sydaey. The Sultan brought 6 tons of general cargo.
Shipping notes list vessels and crew names in a garbled 19th century toll. Mentions Momo Capitain and Captain Townivd from Singapore with a long roster of passengers and ship names such as Feenit, Bunbury, Miner, and Spark amid unclear dates and routes.
Steamship movements listed by Mewra, Dalgery and Co. Parvo avis sails Fremantle for Geelong on Wednesday March 25. Varon departs Geraldton for West and North West ports including Java and Singapore on Thursday March 26. Riverina waves, Sultan, Contato laren Branunth depart for Ga? aMtof and Thitony on April 21. Promanite routes to Geraldton, Nor'West ports, May, and other ships listed with irregular spellings.
The piece outlines a Perth Prom debate on capital punishment viewed through scientific lenses. It cites brain localisation, effects of injuries on crime and insanity, and claims science supports caution before executing criminals. It references doctors, cases, and a call for mercy in law.
Secretary Mr. D. Pascoe requests all subscription lists and collected funds be returned by Saturday next, March 28. On Tuesday, March 31, committee meetings will be held to arrange a meeting and discuss improvements. The Christ Church project features a cross on the central tower and completed porch and facade with cement work, altering the terrace appearance.
At the Freemasons Hotel Geraldton today Mr F Herbert and his family were presented with a gold watch by 29 Union Bank customers before an audience including the Mayor. A letter from customers praised his management and wished him well on his six month holiday in England, noting his unwavering attention to clients.
Here and Tiere recounts Zeppelis returning to Berlin to travel to Constantinople in 30 hours aboard The Congual of the Air with three passengers projected per trip. The piece also notes Anglo German talks on crocodile destruction in Africa, violent Belfast lunatic confrontations, a towering Eiffel Tower clock, torch-aimed tor pedoes, a baby with visible teeth, and Japan's plan for a world industrial exhibit.
Saturday racing results include Sunsner Sloplochase and Clear Creek stables with Murella winning for E Kings. The piece shifts to debates on totalisator betting, bookmaker opposition, and wider social effects, citing Franks and Morris. it also discusses animal physiology and parallels to humans with speculative remarks.
In Sydney Sporting News this day a list of scratchings for the Lutcaster Handicap appears with many names uncertain due to OCR errors. The report also notes a social line about children not attending school until six for health reasons. A breach of promise suit in Sprutes Canyon Colorado is mentioned alongside a New Orleans suitor and his fiancée. Professor E Hewitt Kam dia uncovered a cliff dwelling six storeys high dating to prehistoric times.
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