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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
2
Shipping news from Geraldton to Fremantle and Singapore lists vessels Paroo and Burrumbeet with mixed cargoes. The Herbert to Abrolhos Islands will load about 200 tons of go, while Hurrunibed brought 105 tons of symbolic cargo and unloaded outward.
Merlett, Captain Ae, from Fremantle, with passengers UW James Burrambeet Captain Burkitt ward bound. Passenger list includes Ett Law Clarke Hamilton Par and Mek.
Adelaide ip Co agents report departures for Froman via the Abruihos Tlund.
Shipping notices show Paroo sailing Fremantle to Geraldton on or about Friday 5 August. Minilya departs Fremantle for Geraldton on Friday 8 May. Minilya heads from Geraldton to North West ports Java and Singapore on 6 May. The vessel Fremantle to Geraldton and North East ports Java and Singapore sails on 2 May. Borrumbect leaves Geraldton for Fremantle on Wednesday 6 May.
An item from the Northern Development League notes a convening of the council’s above Tamgue 14 at 8 o’clock in the Town 1st Committee Room. Business includes reviewing the League's Supplement for Issue and Mr Haston’s report of organizing.
A retrospective on the Age newspaper and founder David Syme. The piece traces Syme’s political engine shaping Victoria’s public opinion, the rival Argus, and the Age’s rise to power through democratic advocacy, irrigation policy, and labor protection. It reflects on Syme’s foresight, staff, and journalistic impact in a fast-evolving colony.
Geraldton reports Mr Vater Forrester as a top stovedore, praised for rapid unloading of coal and timber. In one hour 110 tons of rank were loaded aboard the Menace, and 1500 tons of coal were handled by gangs, with remarkable efficiency despite limited appliances. Railway coal delivery was excluded from the books. Also notes an upcoming Presbyterian sermon by Right Rev A S C James at Perth.
Residents of Geraldton plan to attend the preacher and other events on Tuesday and Thursday tied to St Johns total congregation. A public reception is set for Wednesday afternoon at the Town Hall. Also note an onshore accident near the Century involving Frank Richie who fell into the water but was rescued and is under medical care.
A late night adjourned meeting in the Council Chambers chaired by the Mayor saw discussion on building society plans. Officers elected included Secretary E. H. Brede and honorary provisional directors Goodison, Binsted, Eynon, Williams, Arnold. The group aims to recruit, establish a cooperative society, and seek a £1 share entry with a final shareholder meeting to follow.
A Walkaway race meeting yesterday drew about 150 spectators despite rain. The program ran smoothly except for a racing accident where rider W Wilcock suffered facial injuries and bruises after a fall, but he is expected to be released from hospital within a week. The secretary H K Maley and committee organized the events, with results showing Combat winning the main race ahead of Pilot and Ivy, followed by finishes in other events like the jeepstake and Flying Handicap.
Fragmentary race report notes a sequence led by Radium with Di dium second and Wallace Queen third, tight finish within two lengths. A later recount mentions eight starters, riders unseated, and chaos as the field broke away, resulting in a chaotic, halted event and a stewards decision.
The Scots Church social in Geraldton featured a strong musical program with items by Miss Grimith Miss Annie Macdonald and a Geraldton Philharmonic Society quartet. Mr Kretchmar Keay Preston and others performed including a cornet serenade and a Deep song. The event ended with God Save the King and a note that it was the last appearance of a performer for Perth.
A meeting of the Council of the shore League will be held at the Town Hall Committee Room at 7th inst. at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is urgently required. Windsor Wreck Committee will meet tomorrow in the Municipal Chambers at 3 pm.
Geraldton advertises Francis Street plant offering purest ingredients and up to date water machinery. Promotes Chapman’s Bona Lemonade and GIROME ATS with emphasis on quality and new equipment.
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