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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
2
Shipping briefs list the Charon under J Bell with Fremantle and North-West routes, Sultax under Townley from Manila to North-West ports, and Herbert from Fremantle due Bunbury. It notes Herbert carried 240 tonnes of cargo and took 15 tonnes for Bunbury, with arrivals and departures on Friday and Saturday.
Dalgety and Co issues notices respecting steamer movements. Charon sails from Geraldton to Fremantle on Friday June 5. Sultan Jevers leaves Fremantle for Geraldton on Sunday June 7. Sultan Jeaver departs Geraldton for Newa.
Charon departs Frewantle to Gerak ton via North-West ports Javs ad Bis and Repos on Sunday June 21. Burrumbest sails Fremantle to Gerakitos.
Church notices list Roman Catholic and Methodist services with times at Geraldton. Rev J Tiller leads services at 2 30 p m and 7 20 p m and presents sermons titled Into Service for Christ and Honor for Honor. References to Nev J Tiller and other titles appear in the fragmentary notice.
A Presbyterian church reports an 11 a.m. service with a sermon titled A Parpow in Lit. The sermon explores a Creator’s desire for his people, delivered by W. F. Shaun withGA badges noted.
Births and marriages notice from 20 April 1908 records A Howarth Marine Engineer and Maud eldest daughter of the late Maitland Brown Fey. Inte RM of Geraldton Western Australia.
A fragment from a Heraldton page notes mentions For Country Purth and Justin with a Saturday reference to May. The readable text is limited and provides no clear event or outcome.
A dramatic meditation contrasts the Old World with Australia’s future, warning that Western luxuries and social ills mirror European excess. It cites Barnardo’s visitors and London Paris Parisian displays as levers for reform, urging curb on monopolies, temperance, thrift, and avoidance of stark poverty.
A stark account contrasts lavish displays with brutal poverty in London s East End. It describes long factory hours, meager wages, broken families, and children living in squalor, urging readers to support a rescue charity founded by Dr Bernard to house feed clothe and educate the gutter children and give them a chance at decent lives.
A fragment reflecting on generosity. It contrasts giving from abundance with sharing what one can spare in need. The verse hints that the true value of gift lies in the act and the community, not in the giver’s own wealth or status.
A heated column denounces plans to move Geraldton's Old Men's Home residents to Claremont. It argues many pioneer residents have long ties to the district and warns relocation would sever years of community life. A protest will be sent to the Premier.
Agricultural show dates set for Irwin Sey Vember 30 Gremough October for Geraldton October 14. Military notice parade at Rifle Range 10 am Monday. Geraldton concert next Monday features Earth music society at Town Hall with Di Divine Redeemer and memories. Holiday concert winds up public holiday with Gounod and Sullivan numbers by local singers.
Northern Development League announces a Teague council meeting on Tuesday at 8 pm at E Brede's office near Union Bank. Public holiday Monday. Telegraph office to stay open all day, post office and money order close at noon. One delivery by letter.
The Morning Herald Perth notes Nor'-West development as Australia’s best prospect with mineral wealth and coal potential. It cites cattle carrying capacity, federation aims, Western Australia's status, and calls for greater regional development while warning that central power may pressure the West.
A successful and well attended halo of Serie meetings occurred at Mrs. Pascos's residence in Briday. The event drew neighbors and included fruit and vegetable exchanges with prices noted for cabbage turnips marrows and apples as part of a community gathering.
Barnlett's The Boot Oss offers made to order boots and shoes and repair services through Maris Toren in Gaskice.
On Thursday evening His Worship opened the new ruida Hall in Geraldton with a smoke social and convivial gathering. Br O'Brien chaired with support from T L Brown and Dr. Macmorran, while the Mayor Mr J G Smith attended. The event featured toasts to the Grand Order and Parliament, praise for the Northern Development League, and musical interludes. The hall, built of wood and ice, features green and terra cotta interiors with lodge portraits, measuring 36 by 12 feet with an 8 by 1 foot annex. the local branch is 73 strong.
At Geraldton Polios Court this morning Fredriclais faced charges of unlawful possession of a barometer stolen from Shamrock Hotel on May agth. Witnesses testified the barometer was last seen at midnight, valued at £2, with rewards offered. Accused claimed it was found aboard the cutter Angie Agnes and denied theft, requesting bail to locate Larsen. Court adjourned to Thursday with sureties of £10 each and £20 personal.
A garbled notice advertises a large boot sale at Bartlett's The Bootman on Geraldton’s He Fine Terrace and at The Big Store Adel, claiming special dress materials discounts and unprecedented bargains in footwear and related goods. Multiple misread phrases appear to reference “Big Bow” and Bay locations, with limited clear details beyond the sale concept and locations.
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