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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 11, 1909

Page

2

Ocean Steamslip Company and West Australian Steam Navigation Unit

Shipping notices list vessels Charon Paron Gorgon and Yor for freight and passenger services from Geraldton to North West ports Java and Singapore. Listings show captains Bell Rodgers Townley and schedules dated May 14 25 26 with agents Dalveti Co Limited Geraldton Fremantle Cecnervon.

Ocean Steamslip Company Limited THE West Australian Steam Navigation Unit S. Charon Bell Geraldton Java Singapore PARON J. Rodgers Gurgon Townley Iciny

Shipping movements reported by Mowsre, Talgety and Co

Shipping agents Mowsre, Talgety and Co report steamers movements. Charon to Coraldrom for Pre mantle about Tuesday 25 May. Varoo sails Fremantle to Gerstd ton Thursday 19 May and Geraldton to North West ports Jeve and Sinrmport Friday May. Singapore May 27. Rivering sails Sydney 2nd Melbourne? Fremantle. Adelaide May 20. Abany Int for Fremantle. Teen shipping to Geraldton.

Mowsre, Talgety and Co Charon Waroo Fremantle Gerstdton Varoo Geraldton North West Ports Jeve Sinrmport Singapore Rivering Sydney Mel Fone Sith Adelaide Abany Int Fine Teen

Government supplies and local trades in Geraldton district

A fragmented notice notes dental professionals and government supply reminders in the Geraldton district. It mentions removals and price actions, with emphasis on vendors supplying government departments over the next twelve months and a cost price sale.

Ceenldtoy Nevis

Wheat Pioneer Letters Stir Geraldton District Debate

A letter from A Forsyth of Murchison Advocates urges wheat growth and warns of rising costs to railways. Reports from Geraldton discuss local agriculture and property prospects, a machinery mishap, and a Guar dias printing issue. The Geraldton City Hand contemplates finances and schooling, while the Australian Natives Association plans events and fundraising for a famous picture copy. A Scarlet Troubadours tour is announced with box seats and pricing, plus Harbour Improvements include a jetty extension and dredging discussion.

Geraldton Charles Nuttall Prince of Wales Commonwealth Parliament of Australia Geraldor Australian Natives’ Association Allt Jeralden

J.G.8's Big Prices on Fur and Apparel

A garbled ad notes discounts on furs jackets and undergarments with references to J.G.8's. The readable bits indicate promotional pricing and a shop name, though many letters are distorted. The piece resembles a late 19th or early 20th century retail flyer.

Dalgety and Co declares interim dividend in Fremantle

Fremantle office reports from London that Dalgety and Co Limited has declared an interim dividend of 3s per share at the rate of per cent per annum. Lands Office April applications show 41 compulsory improvements for 39,06 acres and 7 leases for 148,140 acres. Oakabella Estate largely taken up, nine lots remaining. A correction notes £2,000 promised for ostrich farming instead of £20,000. London wool sales show upward tendency. merinos and crossbreds firmer, American buyers active, with prime wools up to 15 per cent higher.

Dalgety and Co. Limited Fremantle Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited London Lands Office Geraldton Leachold Dalvey and Company, Limited Fremamile America

Ex-Champion Pugilist Thirty Before Old Age Pension

Ex champion pugilist Terrence Mace, famed in the old bare knuckle era, now aged 78 and living in England, applies for an old-age pension. Once a top boxer who defeated Bill Thorpe and Sayvers, he reflects on brutal days and modern glove contests, keeping fit and offering exhibitions. He believes lighter times in sport attracted crowds and remains a genial figure.

Jen Mer Melbourne Jale Ho California Fliggers Mace Macwihna Boxing Aed Coventry America Perston Swaffham Norfolk Bon Bill Thorpe Ton Sayvers Heenan Mase Bia Presul Clerkenwedl England

Bubonic Plague Case Reported in Geraldton 1909

A man named Meluer from Northampton district sought medical care after falling ill with suspected bubonic plague. Examination confirmed the diagnosis, isolation was implemented at Victoria Hospital, and Health Board officials prepared daily bulletins. The case involves Ballin Station resident 2 We Palmer. authorities emphasize containment and reduced risk of further cases.

Meluer Northampton Honpitel Pest Wungerfori Ne. Macmoeran de Hungerford Central Board of Iealth Bortsun Victoria Hospital Diewase Jarnacanty Uieh Cre Hungerford Daston Hutchinson Grimish Abbott Teigy Mecmorrim Staddon They Geraldton Board OF Health Hieraldton We. Palmer Ballin Station

Central Board of Health Action on Town Road Repair Funding

The Central Board of Health discussed a request from De Compton and nurses, noting road deterioration observed by Mr Greenough and a proposal to seek government grant money for road repair. Ministers promised consideration and a report. Government grants based on per hundred valuations were explained with Southwest districts showing small sums for several municipalities.

Cerildton-Greenough Gotha Greenough Sewell Woodamdling Wagin Watneroy Conel Sussex Wookie Jandakot Bremani

Geraldton deputations press for funds and road aid

Delegations from Geraldton urged Premier and Ministers for a 400 pound sinking fund from the Colonial Treasury to back loan No 3, sought repairs to Chapman road, and a gerry site at Onkibella siding. The Premier signalled possible action, favoring minor steps, while other requests included 20 acres near the sanitary site and telephone service to goods sheds and the jetty.

Hungerbird Geraldton Gr. Baston Chapman Road Forthcomig Trigg Onkibella Siding Grimish Air Rendle Chamber M Commerce

Unlicensed Vehicles in Police Court Case

In a police court session, several defendants faced charges over unlicensed vehicles. Prosecutor Wilson and acting town clerk Mr J Gee led the case against multiple defendants, with fines imposed for possessing unlicensed lorries and carts. Witnesses testified about licenses, plate ownership, and vehicle usage, while some defendants pleaded not guilty or failed to appear.

J. Gee Wilson Muni Uttipal Council Fohpaton Toby Kelly S. Crabbe Hee W. Carson Naid Marsh S. Conble Snall Witeras Rel Hohn Kelly Ives William Carson Wihitell Ami Joby Marsh Bern Sway Ta Wr. Wilson Caron Witeams Ogg Tee Goce Samy Bel Beer Ender Susan Wellington Frank Caketat J_ Mille

The Produce Markets. Perth May 11 quotes

The latest quotations from Perth Melbourne and Adelaide show mixed activity. Wheat prices fluctuated with Perth quoting chaff at £5 and oats ranging to £8 15s. In Melbourne seeds and oats moved modestly with prices noted, while Adelaide described the market as dull with prices broadly steady around £11 8s.

Perth Melbourne Adelaide

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