Geraldton News Roundup and Local Incidents
A court hearing in the Shing as sault case features tense witness testimony between Dr Hungerford and Sergt Connor. The Postal Department shifts Wilmna mail via Leonora, causing long routes for Nannine and Geraldton. Mrs Ford and Miss Osborne ride near Chapman River, a horse incident ends safely. Osborne Ritchie injured in a cart accident at Bluff Point. Mining case ends in favor of defendants for lack of proof of negligence. Depot Hill Coal bore near Brady reaches 180 ft. Rain arrives aiding farming. land deals and building activity rise in Geraldton. Upcoming events include a concert by the Geraldton Liedertafel and sales of racehorse Corsa and stallion Laden.
Clergy Leader Heads to Perth for Wesley College Effort
The Rev. A. J. Barclay departed for Perth en route to Melbourne to oversee the establishment of a Wesley College in Perth. The local police force was strengthened by Constable Robert Anderson from Perth, filling the vacancy left by Constable Pollard's retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Barclay
Perth
Melbourne
Wesley College
Robert Anderson
Pollard
Welcome for Rev W Floyd Shannon at St Johns Church
A social meeting at St John s Presbyterian Church welcomed Rev W Floyd Shannon as the new time charge. Despite heavy rain, attendance was strong with welcomes from local clergy and Salvation Army representative. Shannon urged universal attendance at services and preached the old gospel. music by local performers accompanied refreshments. Also noting the elephant beetle of Venezuela as the world s largest insect, weighing about half a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Floyd Shannon
Malcolm M‘donald
0. Schroeder
Pope
Methodist Church
Fripp
Salvation Army
Grimish
Annie Macdonald
Thompson
Conmor
Moulden
Venezuela
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shing
Wilson
Sergt. Connor
Dr. Hungerford
Dawn “Chronicle
Wilmna
Leonora
Wiluna
Nannine
Geraldton
Mrs. Ford
Shamrock Hotel
Miss Osborne
Chapman River
Heritage
Naerro Tarra Pass
Osborne Ritchie
Bluff Point
Ritchie
Hungerford
Walter
Phillips
Depot Hill Coal Syndicate
Brady
E. F. Lacy
White Oak
Gregory and
Auu Streets
Jose
Tartary
Geraldton Liedertafel
Walnesday
Messrs. H. Wills and Co
Corsita
Laden
Messrs. Oldham and Cox
Marine Terrace
Chas. Smith
H. M. Marwood
Railway Hotel
J. Bennett
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Glengarry
D. and
J. Grant
R. Guscott
W.A. Bank
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
A. S. Kent
Biz
J.G. Smith’s Big Store
Crossley
Saunders & Stewart
W.A. A. R. Morrison
Charles Smith
Ssq
J. GC. Kidd
Oldham & Cox
Howard-street
Harry M. Marwood
Smart
James C. Kidd
Cors
Nightshade
Hesperian
Henry Wills & CO
Walkaway Station
G. E. Sewell
Mount Hill Station
Guardian
B.H.P. Blackstone
A. R. Morrison
Geraldton Cycle
Constantine and Gardner
Frank E. Davis
E. Lee-Steere & Co
General Commission
Goldfield
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, Limited
Orient Royal Mail
South British Insurance Co
Swan Brewery Co., Ltd
Prize Ale & Stout
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