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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

2

Notice of payment threat on ship route Fremantle to Singapore

To whom it may concern notes warn that unless all rates are paid before the 1st May the vessel may proceed under the applicable act for recovery. Details list the Australian Ocean Steamship Company and West Australian Steam Navigation Company ships, Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore, with captains Townley and Rodgers aboard Gorgon.

Sidney J. Hosken Fremantle Java Singapore Treraidton Gorgon Townley Aseraidton Bet Weat Eve PAK J. Rodgers Firit Bridary Qirth

Shipping Movements Noted for May Ord-

Messrs Valgety and Co shipping agents publish vessel movements for Fremantle, Gorakhom, Singapore, and Heraldton. Ships Paroo, Ta va, Gorgon, Trainger, and Riging depart Fremantle, Gorak gtan, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Fremantle with dates in May.

Messrs Valgety Maroo Gierakdtan Norsh Wet Tava Singapyee Gorgon Fremantle Merabiton North Wet Daya Gmeagore Trainger Rigiing Sydney Hind Morbourne Adelaide Hang Tran Shipping Heraldton

Tariff Reform and Imperial Trade Concepts

A detailed discussion on tariff reform for Australia and Britain, stressing the British market as Australia’s outlet and the competition from Argentina and Siberia. It notes the potential rise of Siberia as a major dairying and wool-producing region, the impact on transport and labor costs, and the need for some preferential trade within the Empire to protect industry and revenue while exploring taxation adjustments. The piece cites statements from British officials on balancing free trade versus protection and the fiscal implications of reform.

Australia Australien Simca Siberia Black Europe Australie Balfour Il- 46 Great Britain Apa Hewesda

Britain Must Strengthen Colonial Markets for Trade Lead

The Times notes Britain faces competition from Germany and other nations. A strong home market and Empire preferential trade are key to expanding exports. Canada and Australia have begun favoring British goods, signaling a move toward closer imperial economic ties and reciprocal arrangements. Britain may grant home-market concessions to colonies in return for Empire-wide preferential access.

Germany Tari Great Britain Untwyne Len Britain Canada Australia Ardent Ariff-Reformerz Real Britain Australis

Senator de Largia to Visit Ueraldton Newsroom

Federal visitor Senator de Largia will address a public gathering in Ueraldton. The file notes his unusual mix of aristocratic French, democratic socialist leanings, and broad Scotch accent. Born in Australia, he worked as a coal miner in Newcastle N S W and rose in union and Socialist circles before entering Parliament.

de Largia Ueraldton de Jura Australia Newcastle N.S.W Golden West Hiv

Geraldton News Highlights Local Events and Incidents

The Geraldton column reports on club rowing practice and entry for a race, a local craftsman finishing a carved table, rising diphtheria cases with fatalities, a near pedestrian accident involving a Goats nuisance, and the death of Northam resident Edwin Trevaskis. It also notes an old photo of John Forrest, a new Ostrich Farming series, London wool sales, a minister’s visit plan, and local sports and band activities.

Geraldton Daily News Geraldton Club Wests Tean Riverside

Ladies Jackets and Fura at J.G.3e Big Gore Sale

Reduced prices on ladies jackets and Fura girls cloaks Fisuelette underwear dress material fancy blinc lengths at J.G.3e big gore.

Ray J. G. Smith’s BIG Store

Market notes for Perth and Melbourne crops

The Produce Markets report mixed wheat pricing across Perth and Melbourne. Prices range from 52 to 5s in Perth with variations payable at market. Melbourne shows fluctuations from 42 to £3 per unit with regional adjustments noted.

Perth Melbourne

Marred at St George Cathedral Perth Miss H Martin

Personal items note the marriage of Mr Wolf Blitz to Miss H Martin at St George Cathedral Perth on June 2. Miss Julie Coleman now resides in York. Mr Chase Lupp has left Northam Rand. Mr Joan Bateman founder of J and W Bateman died at Frwantle aged 55.

Wolf Blitz Fikell Sental St. George's Cathadral Perth H. Martin Mies Jule Coleman York Chase Lupp The Northam Rand Joan Bateman J. and W. Bateman Frwantle Onlu

Traincar Misstep Leads to Awkward Footing Confusion

A passenger on a traincar misinterpreted teasing contact and accidentally touched a man’s foot, sparking embarrassment before the hat, gloves, and coat were readied for a stop. The man demanded where she planned to go as the mix up was cleared.

CABLES May 5 Debates On Taxation And Naval Costs

Reported remarks by Mr Lloyd George in the Commons discuss customs duties, land taxation, and taxation fairness. He notes expected surpluses from imperial taxation and outlines implications for naval expenditures next year, urging equitable distribution of tax burdens while addressing overseas colonies and national finance.

Lowlon Yestentay Asquith Stein

Arrival of the Australiam XI at Lords for practice

London May 5 The Australige cricketers have arrived fit and well. They will field at Lords today and then practice ahead of Nottingham tour opener on Thursday. Hansford and McCartney show good form, McAlister steady, Trumper in fine touch, O’Comperre and Whitty bowled well, Hopkins and Borisky batted and bowled strongly.

London Australige India Lords Hansford McCartney Nable Trumper Ber Broske Whitty Hopkins Borisky Nottingham

Strike at Buenos Ayres prompts massive 200000 strong labor protest

In Buenos Aires a broad labor strike paralyzes the port trade as 200000 strikers demand political change. Protests erupt after killings and calls for prefects’ resignation, tram services halted, and clashes reported as 12,000 troops are deployed amid street fighting.

Tabor Buenos Porlice Pars Bom Rae

The Perth Letters on Theatre and Society Foibles

A rambling Perth letter recalls Williamson Company fears and fading ducal boasts as crowds press into galleries. It notes delays and injuries from crowd rushes for shows, Perth’s fondness for entertainment, and the impending Animal Ball at Government House with the social season shifting to Fremantle and beyond.

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