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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
A limited unit: STRAMBILY COM and THE WEST STEAM BAVIGA are noted in a terse financial item. The text lists an entity pairing and a procedural note suggesting a corporate or legal move involving a limited unit. No dates or locations are provided in the readable fragments.
Fremable to Fremantle and Singapore with notices mentioning SULTAN Cept P Townley and Captain Towalky. Dates include Saturday November 14 and Monday November 30. Officials Balgete and Out Limiter listed with Fremantle Cassarron and related placenames appear in fragmented text.
The report lists cargo ships Soltag Parco Sujtam and Riverim sailing from Fremantle, Geraldton, and Sydney on various November dates bound for destinations including North West ports, Sharks Bay, Java, Singapore, and Adelaide. It notes transshipment plans through Geraldton and Fremantle with multiple leg itineraries.
A fragmentary item cites Masary's Carriage Glows and Bes branding in a brief ad caption. The line hints at stylistic carriage gloss products and a fashion context without full details. No clear event or date is recoverable from the readable text.
The fragmentary text references a fertilizer topic involving guano and markers, noting artificial manure and possible agricultural use. It mentions Parmerie and CTV ES in unclear context, with readers left to interpret the odd handwritten style and scattered terms.
A lengthy critique argues that federation debates are tainted by parochial interests focused on Sydney and Dalgety. It advocates decentralising railways and trade, warns against centralising power in New South Wales, and predicts a constitutional amendment referendum to empower the country districts amid federal reform.
The fortnightly ANA branch meeting welcomed two candidates Mrs Croom and Mr Varlson. Officers for the next four and a half months include President Mere ara Stegall Warren. vice presidents Merars Steygall Warren Moller and Mrs Sturkey. secretary Mr G Radley. treasurer Mr D Smyth. assistant secretary Miss H Gilmore and Mr Stegall. auditors Messrs Barlow Johnson. committee Myusrs Houston Moller Warmest N Bartlett E C Bartlett FB Withers Mr Sturkey Mises Bartot and F Fillmore. Mr Bartlett acted as correspondent.
In Geraldton local court Hugh Houston sues Pete Forrester for £100 damages after an argument at the Queen's Hotel on September 6. Forrester allegedly struck with a butcher glass, breaking the plaintiff's jaw, requiring hospital treatment and multiple operations. Defendant denies the assault. court adjourned to tomorrow.
Heavy seas cause postponement of favored races for the Eh fert Cup. Geraldton Amateur Rowing Club members will likely hold events Saturday afternoon. ALN.A. juvenile competition preparations report full swing with secretary notes and strong local teacher and competitor support expected.
An Adelaide Tailoring Company gathering at the Victoria Hotel celebrated the arrival of a new French shop in Ge rakion. Mr Glick hosted with Hon J M Dees chairing. Speakers included Mr R Constantine and Mr W B Christie praising agriculture and mining, while Mr J M Drew spoke for the Adelaide Tailoring Company, promising fair local patronage despite rivalry. Mr Glick recounted company growth from a small start ten years ago in Adelaide to Perth, Boulder, Kalgoorlie, and Northam. He defended the firm against accusations of sweating and discussed court proceedings on wage and production practices.
The speaker praised his company for direct material import and cash dealings enabling low costs and 18 percent profit. He claimed future cobbled production in Geraldton within six to twelve months, a push toward monopoly while pledging to fund all price money for a charity drive. Local managers and press representatives attended as toasts were given and musical numbers performed.
Perth on November 12 reports solicitor F Batteman was arrested on a charge of forging and tendering a cheque drawn on the Union Bank of £7 7s signed H Lewis. The period and details are unclear but the incident involves a bank cheque and alleged fraud. Police inquiries ongoing.
In a weather-affected match at Adelaide, South Australia chase 135 to win after Victoria posted 167 in the first innings. Booth and others contributed as South Australia reached 135 for eight at stumps, securing victory by two wickets with two wickets down for 34 earlier.
Stock and Station News notes Mr L Burges disposed of 1600 well tied limbs to a Mount Magnet firm at 12s per head Shearing finished at Mount Hill Station Mr G E Sewell to bear 50 head in first-rate condition Threaten Mr Pot experiments new to obviate jute in wool Hamersly clip equals 19 bales Drage Bros train of 300 fat cattle to Midland described prime stock Two to three stock trains weekly from Newhampton Wool is coming in freely.
A Queenland producer lodges a fret claim for a Commonwealth bounty on sisal hemp and Australian grown crops. He runs a sizable plantation with hemp processing machinery and plans for Angmar trade, amid a market showing price movements in cotton voile and perd Utta.
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