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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
2
Shipping notice from Western Australian Navigation Company and Dalcy & Co Limited. They announce sailings from Singapore to Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon Jedland Port H Keen and Kurnimivet with departures dated May 2 and May 3. Varying freight and Poenagr details listed.
The article discusses a provincial election showing Labour gains and voting tensions. It notes farmer concern over Land and Income Tax and recalls the Returning Officer's casting vote in favor of Labour candidate Mr. O'Brien, while Mr. Carson, a provincial resident, faced questions over eligibility and voting rights. The piece analyzes how preferential and postal voting were sidelined in the moment.
An extraordinary vote by the Returning Officer, a magistrate, split North and South interests over temperance reform and industrial expansion. The piece condemns southern influence, praises Northern aims, and urges urgent public works to spur Geraldton’s growth amid looming elections.
The mayor calls a 5 PM ratepayer meeting at the Council Chambers to discuss using an oil engine for a gas plant and related issues at Bailey Street and Chapin Road. Upper Chapman League holds a posting meeting next Saturday the 23rd at Nabawab Schoolhouse to launch the Northern Development League branch. A post card notice warns travelers not to mail ornamented cards through post envelopes. The Late Town Clerk David Pascoe is honored for his work on the town hall and sanitary schemes. condolence letters and possible two months salary are discussed. Ratepayers’ meeting set for Wednesday May 27, and a special Devon sale advertises 4/- in the £ on dress materials at The Big Store Adel. The Pascoe inquest finds accidental chloroform inhalation. furniture sale details follow. Heavy rain ending today with 2.96 inches in 24 hours, improving after morning showers. A public reception for Rev A S C James is announced at the Town Hall, followed by a lecture.
The Conbeil sat last evening with Mayor J. G. Sath presiding as a long list of councillors and staff attended. Accounts were laid for general wages and labor, revenue collected since rates, and payments to firms, with committee reports and leave granted for two weeks each to M. Reynolds and C. Fairheard.
The article argues Geraldton and the Irwin valley have untapped coal, land for settlement, and growing demand for dairy, meat, and leather industries. It cites Gregory’s coal finds, envisions railway support, and urges government action to develop the valley, boost agriculture, and create a regional butter, meat, and leather economy under the Geraldton brand.
Readers are shown a partial list of candidates including Collis BP Hamdew T Cuasck A and Couneil for the Booth Variant area council, with seating or order indicated in the provided fragment.
Fragmentary OCR records show a plea or legal action connected to a railway hairdressing matter at the residence of Mr James Hiaftmec, with references to Reye Kgations and an undefined date.
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