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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
2
Shipping reports from Dalewiy and Co list steamers moving to Geraldton and Fremantle with dates from November 26 to December 1. Local items mention church services, Christmas card sales, a neglected children case, a survey of Dakebelia, a police court drunkenness conviction, town hall finances, and tram life plans at Walkaway with gravel site assessments.
Local government report notes that the Geraldton Municipal Council plans to issue one year's notice of its intentions at the ratepayers meeting. The incoming council will decide on concessions and align with the Us Colonies Cae Association, Ltd. before March, amid discussions in the annual report. Striking cattle incident follows a collision near St Catherine's Hall, injuring rider Lindday Krix-Peden.
In London thinly reported, Victoria district wool won two gold medals at the Franco British Exhibition. Passages mention Merars W Mek and Lof 1Howe fevers from the stat flook. A new hotel plan and specifications are noted for a site adjoining Mr BP Duane’s store, with a two storey brick structure and a wing extending to the carriage wevend. Architect is Mr Harry Beffries ARIBA. contractor Mr W Martin. Estimated cost about 3000. Four months to complete. Excavations at the Ship Inn ruinous ides mentioned.
To Days Racing from Perth reports the Belmont Park Club November meeting held in fine weather with large attendance. Hurdle Race winner Old Chum. Flying Handicap winner Harmony. November Handicap winner Silk. Trial Stakes winner Auke Woorlweker. Galloway Handicap winner Cotte Ch. Farewell Handicap winner Percivor. Betting odds listed for each race.
Racing notes from Melbourne on November 21 report a bustling meeting with a large crowd and light betting. Winners include Melton, Wiragy, and Emissen in flat races while steeplechase results see Burveyor and Suynitem placing. The event featured several purses and varying odds, with betting activity noted around each race.
In a cricket match this afternoon Wootacarra secured an easy win over Geraldton by an innings and 126 runs. Geraldton were dismissed for 57 in their second innings after earlier totals. notable contributions included Stokes 14 and Barker b Moustaka, while Wiley and Moustaka took key wickets for Wootacarra.
Partial results from the Menzies election show boxes counted with figures in parentheses from the previous election for total. Gregory expects a swing of about 50 votes. remaining boxes due tomorrow include Vernius Kdjudinn Pinyin and Varvi as reception proceeds.
The article notes figures are still incomplete with late extra totals for Gregory and Burrarout A for Crary. It mentions an upcoming ten day adjournment and records only partial results contemporary to the event.
Geraldton Orchestral Society presented a season concert on Thursday evening in trying weather. Conducted by Mr. Chaynaan, the program featured flute solos by J. J. Barlow and performances by Mrs. Gardner and Mr. Gardner. Despite weather and occasional confusion, the ensemble delivered an intelligent interpretation of La France and Ahoy pieces, with notable vocal and instrumental solos earning applause.
An annual health report describes the diphtheria and measles situation, noting scattered cases, rapid spread in some areas, and general containment through isolation. It mentions school inoculations revealing transmission, public gatherings linked to spread, and serious penalties needed to enforce measures. Severe episodes occurred in September and October with multiple deaths.
A garbled item describes attendance and events at a Railway Revival event with noted figures Mr Johnstom and Mr Frank. Mentions yards, turns, and races, plus a segment on Madame Ada and a state theatre tour with a strong company. The article hints upcoming performances and a positive reception for a two-artist tour through Minnesota with broader state interest.
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