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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
2
A large stock of winter clothing and fabrics is offered including men s shirts at 256 each a 30 yard roll. Men s and boys overcoats Maca and Oilakin coats ladies coats jackets ready to wear hats velvet or cloth caps sheetings flannels damask towels linoleums and more. Boots and shoes are priced below city rates.
From Gerskiton for North West ports to Tare and Singapore, with Eastern States via Fremantle. Gorgon under Captain Delylicht at 9 heads Fremantle. Wolluma bound for Banters States. Freight and voyage details released by United Service.
Brief notes indicate Preengers Miss Tat met Mesors and RK H Maynes G Me North-West ports saw activity. Renee G TM documented in transit records via Fremantle.
Meare Delgnty and Oregon shipping agents list steamer movements. Minderoo sails from Fremantle to Port Melbourne on May 26. Gorgon departs Fremantle to Geraldton on May 17 and to Worth Westporte via Sharks Bay and other ports on May 15. Charon leaves Fremantle for Geraldton and North West ports via Java and Singapore on June 1. Pilbara sails to Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Fremantle, then to Geraldton on June 4 and June 1.
In remembrance of Jacob Wolf who died at Geraldton on May 20 inserted by his Geraldton friends. The Geraldton Guardian will forward at once to any address in the Commonwealth for twelve pence sixd. Booked subscription a quarter.
The article argues for a state export service similar to South Australia’s, urging policies to aid farming in Western Australia. It discusses floating freezing works, port distribution, and the political planks needed to secure farmer support while balancing costs and logistics for lambs, fruit, and other produce. It weighs risks of centralizing export trade and the practicality of floating vs fixed freighters. The piece stresses practicality, cost, and regional needs for sustained farming profits.
Owing to the late King funeral the local Port Office reopens at noon and mail dispatch shifts to evening. Memorial services set for the Anglican Church at 1 pm and Mary Conenunion at 8 pm. Northampton Cricket Club plans a Saturday meeting and a social dance, with focus on trophy winners and team cohesion amid farming district dispersal. Geraldton visit reminders and Captain Kelly urged to honor commitments as season ends. Koowbana is becalmed at Broome awaiting tides, delaying entry. Geraldton reports the ship likely to be grounded two to four days. Mrs Bridget Haley dies suddenly, with surviving children and relatives.
The children's fancy dress ball scheduled for Parichiation Empies night is postponed due to a death and will be held later at the Town Hall. Local items note magistrate Mr. Dee’s stance on reinstating Justices of the Peace, railway station traffic at Melbourne Central, and the Geraldton rifle club, skating events, and upcoming central province election counts.
A missing worker from a railway yard, Collier, was found dead, suspended by a waist belt end attached to a five foot fence in Queen's Park. Witnesses described him leaving for work at Greenough road toward Queen's Hotel before vanishing and later being discovered by Mr Worthington near the gas works. Police took the body to the morgue as investigators searched the park area for clues.
In Paris the Salon of the Independents displayed a painting titled Sunset on the Adriatic believed by observers to be by J. R. Berinali. It was exposed as a hoax where two rejected painters tied a donkey to a brush and used its painted tail to produce a canvas. Photographs and witnesses confirm the prank.
A historic ad touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for cold and throat symptoms. The chantlike copy claims the remedy brings a cure that “always come to stay” and restores health with a charming effect.
A wide report covers Mederlin's Adelaide Cup win by Me M M Hawker and notable horses. Jockeys J F L O Brien and trainer I McCann face a one month suspension for Abermatie factory racing at SAC. Romulus wins Park Handicap at Canning Park amid wet conditions, while Scotchman takes First Clare Plate for new owner Ay Ae Broan. Also noted is a lengthy trek story from Bulawayo about three horses traveling 11 miles through bad weather and the rider’s measures, with details on care and gear.
Local notice invites Geraldton residents to join Millar Karst and Jarrah Company schemes to build and form landholding futures. Telephones listed for inquiries as residents seek to become their own landowners through group formation and investment.
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