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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
2
At Christ Church Geraldton services begin 7:20 PM with an avm mating litany and an evening sermon by Rev. J. A. Pessatley followed by a talk on the topic of rape.
Australian Steam Tion Company Limited reports KD service disruption affecting operations. Customer notices urge affected clients to expect delays, with management attributing the issue to staffing constraints and supply chain holdups.
Shipping notices from Fremantle to North West Poris Java and Singapore reference vessels Charon and Sultan. Cargo shipments depart Geraldton and Fremantle with captains, dates in early April, and freight handling by Dalgety & Co Limited with routes including Carnarvon Port Halland and Port Weston.
Shipping notices report the movements of vessels including Piaameere and others. Bx Cherun sails to Geraldton from Gerufilion on Saturday while Sultan departs Kreimesth for Geraldton Wolnewing prepared for April. Sultan sails Westward, Simi Thursday April. Charon leaves Fremantly for North-West ports Java Singapore. Brera trains Sydney April 11. Arelaide Ped April head to Frenault for Geraldton sailing in April.
Arthur Oren of Reve ldion to Mary Minette West wed March 21 at the bride’s parlor, with Rev J A Pi eatley officiating. Bride’s parents noted in the residence setting.
A garbled note indicates a schedule showing Eastern tutors and New Zealand television broadcasting on Sunday at 10 o clock. The exact details are unclear due to the OCR.
The enmast meeting of the Rovers Football Club was held at Freemasons Hotel with B Watterson chairing and thanks extended to delegates. A government notice announces April 7 for nominations to the Legislative Council vacancy. A small audience attended a theatre presentation of Caste by Geraldton Amateur Dramatic Society. A pavement ants discussion near Mr Willooth’s shop drew mixed views, while jewellery exhibits feature Nor-west designs with operculum and ruby tones. The Water Band plays on the esplanade, and preparations for the Northern Development League progress with wider public works plans. Also noted are post office schedules, Christ Church Sunday School prizes, and a Belmont tragedy connection.
The last match of the season began this afternoon in perfect weather. Wootacarra opened, batted, and were dismissed for 43. Geraldton bowled well with F Kidd and Barker among the bowlers. Key scores included R Kidd and Jeunes, while Sundries added to the total.
The first day’s racing at Coolgardie was postponed then bold on Saturday with small fields. Results for the initial three events published Thursday. the balance expected today. Dandarragan meeting nominations include Midland Handicap and Moora Cup with limited acceptances. The piece notes uneven support between nearby clubs and mentions a post incident in the Pay Race where jockey Jacobs was killed and W E Fair Sied injured, urging improved safety planning.
Fragmented remulta and betting notes from a Thursday horse meeting. Mentions Guardian, Flying Handicap details with odd spellings and names like Amivas Lady Foote Gunbarrel Hector Tretting and Gunbarrel. Text is garbled with incomplete times and odds.
Fragmented report describes attendance modest and a short card of horse races. Key details mention Ka teomba winning by several lengths, with betting odds and small field of three starters, plus scattered placings and other race captions across the unreliable OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention PABA Gia i ANDICAP at 50 fove and seven forlonge, plus references to a gunmen and TEV jetting. Also listed are Jumpers' Flat Vans, Ale Pat Car, a distance of one mile and a quarter, and race times or measurements for Tanzaroa, Monitress, and Koutal with speeds or scores.
Fragmentary report notes a Rosehill Cup event with names like Syaney and Theete and mention of Algentoe and Lay, with unclear actions or outcomes. The readable bits hint at a race or match, but context is missing and no final result is stated.
Melbourne March 24 The VRC committee plans a £1000 Linlithgow Stakes in memory of the late Marquis of Linlithgow. The VBC has decided to disqualify Kelly Aut from a previous incident at Moonee Valley. They also raise the Devey Stakes to £2000 and note a 500 guinea event for weight for age racing. Details will appear in the next edition.
A German authority is cited on nourishment from air and water and deep cultivation. The article reports plans to erect rabbit-proof fencing in the North West, costing about £40 per mile, with farmers expected to contribute and the Northern Development League urged to pressure government. Pastoral industries face invasion by rabbits and potential extinction without defenses.
The marriage of Mise Pravhe to Alfred M. was celebrated by Rev. Briaetley last Sunday afternoon. The bride wore crepe devine and was attended by Madeline Webb and two bridesmaids. A large crowd gathered at the bride’s parents’ home for the wedding breakfast and a social in the City Band Room later, with gifts listed from many relatives and friends.
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