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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
2
Freight notice lists Gorgon under Captain P. Townley with sailing from Geraldton to Fremantle and North West Ports, Java and Singapore. Dalgety & Co. Limited advertises carearoom and port services for Geraldton Fremantle Port Hedland and Snaanek.
The ship Woolgardie under Captain W R Utack arrived Wednesday from Fremantle and the Eastern States with 110 tons of general cargo from the East. Passengers listed include Miss Gibson, Mrs Newman, Mr Sinclair, J Hawtly, F Trinn, J Stockiden, F Strickland, C Stavell, M Stavell, Urquhart, F Morrissey, F J Wallace, S Woodings, W Hegarty, H Maloni, J Doherty.
Todnesdi Coolganlic sails with 60 tons cargo and passengers J. Taylor Mr. Smith and Master Smith Gorgon from Frementia to Geraldton on Tuesday 3 March. Gorgon departs Geraldton for North West ports Java and Singapore on Wednesday 4 March with Burrumbeet travels to Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide and returns to Geraldton by 7 April.
Principal Mise Laver with Miss Stafford assist as Liane violin and Manitoulin Music. Mr Gardler leads singing. Pupils prepared for University Ar leye and Anse Avalemy Chan for examination performance.
In a fragmented update from Britain and Germany, lawmakers consider vast war costs amid concerns over German shipbuilding. The United Kingdom faces a potential navy bill of £32,314,500 and a broader plan by Cavming to spend £207,000,000 over eight years, drawing parliamentary scrutiny.
The piece argues Germany seeks global markets and foreshadows naval strength as a threat to British trade. It contends Britain relies on empire routes and sea power, while Germany aims to force economic blocs through preferential tariffs and expansion, risking a broader conflict.
The text argues Germany seeks global influence through a strong navy and continental expansion to challenge Britain. It warns Britain must prepare for war within two years to prevent German supremacy and protect imperial interests, including Australia, by countering German expansion.
A local report describes a dramatic incident involving a cow, ropes, and a wayward rescue attempt. The narrative includes a failed search by UAW members and a tense moment as onlookers sought to free the animal without serious injury.
A benefit concert for Little Bessie the midget favorite occurs tonight featuring Mr. Robert Mason and local acts. The Day Dawn Dramatic Club from Mur chison books Town Hall for Easter shows with Gilbert’s The Village Blacksmith and a double bill Chimney Corner and His Last Lega under Mr. W. M. Mardon.
Report on the steamer Koombana remaining grounded at Sharkes Lay for eleven days. A strange incident involved a nail driven into a log by a gentleman, causing a mishap when the log flew from the operator’s hand and struck a child nearby. The tying unit narrowly missed the child, inflicting a minor puncture to the Turchead.
London reports Ching has invited Japan to refer disputes about the Manchurian administration to the Hague Court. The details show Peru strikers virtually obtained everything, with dismissal hinted for M. Simmijar, the Under-Secretary for Posts. One hundred and twenty five costly influenza cases occurred in the recent period.
The Masonic Hall hosts a bazaar to raise funds for the Political Labor Party in Geraldton. Attendance includes W. F. Sham, Dr Crabbe, and T. Le Brown. The president C. Hartlett declares the bazaar open with MLC J. M. Drew in attendance. A varied display of goods is offered with prizes, a nail-driving contest won by Miss Gilmoure, and evening sales expected to continue nightly this week.
A garbled report references the Creednought and a Dreadnought with measurements and comparisons to a gold type sede. It notes a large room at St. Peter Imang supported by pillars, a dating of 1800 Se breadth, and a German law about workers earning £100 per year being subject to age-related provisions.
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