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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
5
A brief summary notes W. B. Fallowfield intends a curaya visit on an extended trip to gather information for his Mart Gregory undertaking. Reports mention guano deposits on the Abrolhos Islands to be worked as usual, along with local auctions and fruit prices, and early notes on road work and railway shipments.
A Black boy, about 11, was murdered near a Corroboree in Derby on a Friday night. Two half civilized natives were described as suspects. an inquest is set for Saturday morning. Police had arrested youths and racketeers were questioned about watch thefts during the incident.
Fishoe and Shaw were waylaid near Stavenwthorpe by Charley Brown and two Grown brothers, left seriously injured. The alleged assailants have been freed. A steamer voyage from Ade laide lists cargo values and destinations, while diphtheria and typhoid fever raise health alarm in Perth. Wages lost during a six week strike are estimated, with relief funds distributed. A timber dispute deputation met the Premier after sharp exchanges over language used at Yarloop. Yerila Ward has 270 residents but only three eligible to vote due to unpaid rates. an election was scheduled with two candidates but none recorded a vote.
Mr W A G Walter of IM returns from Cue awaiting adjournment of his inquiry as Royal Commissioner into Mr Meil mans charges against Inspector Lane. Misa Levitzky returns to Geraldton after visiting Victoria. Miss Bird from Perth fills vacancy at State school. Mrs Violet Matiner dies at hospital, wife of Louis Matinee of Jenner and Halmer contractors. The late Mrs Haffore from Newton, near Sydney, dies after moving to Geraldton years ago leaving a husband and two young children. Funeral held Sunday with Presbyterian rites conducted by Rev W Floyd Shannon. undertaker A Lester. Body laid in polished Jarrah casket with silver mountings. pallbearers named. City Band attends. Wreaths sent in respect. Mr Gilvh Maitland to Carnarvon for mineral resource survey of the greater district.
The article notes a fairly started annual general meeting in the mayoral residence last Friday evening with good attendance. Greville is thanked for energetic effort and contributions to the event.
The article outlines the club committee for the next year including Mesara Basham Campiol and Roswell, with secretary duties central to operations. It notes Me. A. Dr. Walter as president and calls for local members to contribute, mentions Dr. Thom's departure, new players, and a desire for a practice captain to improve coaching and spectator interest. It criticizes volleying style and promises future fault observations.
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