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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
2
A large stock of winter goods in men and boys overcoats and oilskin coats, plus men's colonist flannel and strong working shirts priced cheaply. Also ladies coats jackets ready to wear hats velvet caps sheetings flannels damask towels linoleums and boots and shoes advertised at city low prices.
From Gereddton for Fremantle: Mills as att 8.8 with CORGON, Dalgety & Co. Ltd. names Goreltten Fremantle Carnarvon Port Hedland. Includes references to DIVS Sv Ma LUARON Cyt T and Quad Time.
Mossra Dalgety and Co report steamer movements with partial route details and dates. The listing mentions ships bound for West Port, Jove, and Singapore with departures from Corakding and Thiestay era, noting inexact spellings and unclear ports.
An obituary notice recalling a world mourning day described across British colonies and dominions. It notes a universal day of mourning observed by Catholics, Protestants, and Nonconformists in cities and overseas regions, marking a historic, widespread solemnity.
A memorial piece lauds King Edward as a unifier who praised peace across Europe. It credits him with restraint toward German aggression, fostering South African loyalty, and guiding Britain through wartime strains while maintaining constitutional limits. The article notes his warmth to diverse faiths and his popularity, foretelling a son likely to follow his example. Local notices follow.
A garbled historical passage praises a ruler for deeds toward peace and virtue. It references a follower of the Prince of Peace, a king named Edward, and mentions devotion to wisdom and noble conduct, though many words are unclear.
Empire Day was celebrated in the State school hall on Friday morning with an organized programme of singing, prayers, and speeches. Mr E. Pore presided in the hall with Rev. Saunders, Shannon, and Tiller among speakers. The flag was saluted at half-mast then full-mast as the National Anthem opened the event.
A London weekly view links Australia Labor victory to imperial politics. It notes Cabinet largely composed of working class backgrounds and ministers with miner and farmer roots. The piece suggests fiscal reform and wage protection will be debated, with cautious expectation of Australian policy constrained by imperial ties.
At the Philadelphia Poultry Society annual show an American expert promoted Peggy the white Orpington as a top prize, with offers up to £2,060 discussed. The bird was guarded by police and a private detective during exhibition amid high bidding and intense interest.
In Koemine the townsite is nearly surrounded by pastoral fields as Mr Wilkes notes. He cites last winter's rainfall as insufficient to support stock and expresses concern that many locals may relocate to healthier climates, while some have settled in nearby Mutvhisan. Wallets and pocket books in bent leather are advertised at various prices.
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