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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1910
Page
2
Men and women’s apparel and textiles offered with wide ranges including flannels shirts coats jackets ready-to-wear hats velvet and cloth caps plus sheetings damask towels and linoleums. Boots and shoes advertised at prices below city level.
A rundown of community events includes a children’s Famey Tress Ball at Varish Hall on May 24 starting 7 30 pm with admission from 1 to 5 shillings, a Moorl Parliament meeting at Masonic May, and a Teves Ball at Bootemal Plaim and Fane on Tuesday.
Ship notices report Pett from Fremantle and Nugeres schooner clearing for Fremantle with several vessels listed. The morning arrival brought 139 tons of general cargo and a 6 o clock departure for the Nor'West. Passengers booked include Means Newman Glem and Mines A B Smith and Alice Park. Outward cargo totals 7A tows general 32 baken sheepskin and 11 bales groary wool.
Children’s address and sermons titled A Sun and Shield at 7 30. The Death of the King sermon follows. Solo performance praising God noted.
Guardian reports heightened global tension as nations race to expand fleets and fortify defenses. Great Britain's naval estimates soar to forty one million pounds, while fears grow over escalating war expenditures and enduring peace prospects.
Shipping update notes Kept Rees arriving at 58.8 and Koombana with Capt. Fremantle at 5 ma carrying 300 tons of cargo. The fragment references cargo ships and an arrival in Fremantle harbor with details on captains and consignments.
The article discusses the terror of future naval warfare with giant ships and massive guns, imagining battles with shells and torpedoes, and warns that democracy and strikes could shape the conflict. It notes Britain’s dominant fleet, Germany and Australia threats, and the need to strengthen defenses at home.
The speaker urges rapid immigration to the North, arguing thousands of migrants are needed and could be gathered quickly. A hundred thousand capable men would deter any aggressor, making population the true line of defense for the region and the nation.
Local items report unusual death rumors of Kin Piward and Edward the Peace maker with public notices and church events. Harbor work in Geraldton toward the jetty is reviewed by engineers Farrar and Carrington before proceeding to Perth. Sale of land in Thornhill street to A L Abbott and a three acre plot behind the old cemetery sold by the Government Land Agent are noted. An eclipse view, astronomy meeting by Rev W Shannon, and church services with singing by Me Fraser are announced. A theft of kidneys herbs advert and an auction of land at Club Hotel are listed along with weather outlook and a prison escape involving Fred Thoren recaptured near Coomberdale.
In a lively Sunday clash at Mullewa, Yalgoo won the first innings by one run with strong bowling from Garknese. Scores show Murphy, Gilmore, Greig, King and Minchin among top performers as Yalgoo fielded well. Mullewa fought back in the second innings with Murphy, McMahon, Gilmore and Driscoll contributing to a six-wicket win for Yalgoo, sealing victory after a declared finish.
Alleged stealing charge against Almamike Stew ended with bail set at two sureties of £10 each and £20 personal, paid by Mr Mann for the account. Assault case against Frederick Won for Lee at Murchison Inn on yesterday, to appear next Monday. Mr Mann for plaintiff Lee, Mr Mills for defendant. A. Grstollender failed to appear on drunkenness charge, bail set at 10s.
Mr Wm Patrick addressed Northampton electors in the local hall with road attendance noted. Mr Ash chaired the meeting and Patrick received a vote of confidence. He will depart to Geraldton for the Town Ball on Wednesday next while a store advertises winter boots and other goods.
The Melbourne telegram reports the Federal Parliament discussing a libel case involving Carl Foller, an operatic artist, charged with perjury. Evidence referenced an arrangement with Madame Roll over payments to his wife. The jury could not agree, and Foller was remanded.
Rebecca Francis O'Flynn seeks dissolution of marriage from Bernand O'Flynn a baker alleging drunkenness and desertion. The petitioner’s lawyer plans to ask the judge for a decree in pity noting extraordinary misconduct. The couple wed in 188? and had two children. O'Flynn abandoned wife four years after marriage. She identified his body in morgue photos years later but was told it was not him. She later lived with a second husband until last year when advised by clergy and solicitor to separate.
Mr. P. J. Maloney thanked electors and said the Labor Party has a jet of young blood. He asserted this youth would push the party platform forward, with emphasis on the land question and the New Protective.
In Collie Western Australia on May 6 Sra Vaynier fell while drawing water from the river near her residence. Her three year old child witnessed and raised the alarm. After hours of digging police recovered the body. Deceased leaves four young children.
Supreme Court grants custody of the Hawkes children to Mrs. Hawkes who traveled from England to claim them. The couple divorced in England and the husband left for Australia with the children.
Fragmented text references Wart Cohn and Tanners Slat or bars with unclear context and numbers. readable bits hint at a brief item but lack coherent facts or dates. Further legible material needed for a proper summary.
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