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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
3
In Perth telegrams a lawsuit reached the Supreme Court over a livery stable keeper and station owner in Cue. Geurt Kammiburgh faced a charge of stealing. plaintiff Clarkson was acquitted. The jury found the defendant likely acted with an indirect motive. Damages awarded total £284 11s.
In Perth a Monday night shamrock hotel incident saw a man robbed of sovereigns after a mollified youth. The Monaco steamer bound for the East states stopped at Albany, two men Thomas Croty and Thomas Donovan were arrested but released after witnesses failed to identify them.
The Premier rejected opposition demands to change the half holiday date, asserting December 144 as fixed. Mr Bathmover moved to adjourn the Howe 8 money matter, but the motion failed 24 to 1H. Bath accused the Attorney of bias and legal manipulation to benefit his party.
An inquest opened into the death of Mrs Rex and the cyclist Emmett Braden after a collision in Centennial Park. Witnesses testified the rider was dazed, others assisted him home, and the coroner adjourned the inquiry to December 9. A separate hunting accident and a boating incident near Darling Harbour were also reported with multiple injuries.
An account from Melbourne on November 25 describes a parliamentary scene over the budget and government land deals. Mr Kirton confronted opposition, denying deliberate falsehoods while Mr Prendergast faced sharp exchanges and heated interruptions from Mr Bon.
Fragmentary OCR captures a political exchange with Labour supporters cheering as the Premier declares support amid a tense scene. The muttered lines hint at internal party discord and calls for reform without clear specifics.
At Broken Hill the half yearly meeting of the Broken Hill Bloch 19 Company heard the chairman say directors wish to reach a fair and rasonable settlement with the miva. Weather dangers were discussed and if necessary government measures could be used. In Nype near Rainbow R M Brockman a 54 year old farmer was struck by lightning while carting. he died. Alfred Germaine, 20, suffered serious injuries.
London reports Russia will reply to Muste on annexations at a proposed conference. The Servion Nation Ban has removed steracine from Bekelets Nile. A vider was cited by Baribeatns' widow at the trial of Dini vue. Another plot, the fifth, has been uncovered by murder by Governor of Reogul.
The Gerald ten Mechanics Institute discusses debt recovery with arrears totaling £54 17s 6d and packages a case to its solicitors. A building expansion scheme is proposed with Municipal Council lease terms and funds to mortgage the property. The meeting also notes library issues and a theft at the reading room.
Fragmented reads indicate a powerful political committee forms in England behind a compromise. The Windsor party aims to restore the Leymaning Bill in the Lords and tensions rise as Austria grapples with a ministerial crisis and constitutional strain.
Federal Affairs in Melhourne notes the Opposition plans a meeting to discuss filling Mr. Reid’s vacancy. Mr. Jincyh Cook is the only candidate mentioned. Negotiations with the Opposition are slated to resume tomorrow to pursue party amalgamation.
Local inquiry and inspection indicate that Wigutty Sprimga, about three miles northwest of Uki Norra mir, could provide an ample supply for Geraldton for many years. Springs near Mount Fairfax offer fresh water and potential gravity to a service reservoir atop Mt Scott, with a future reticulation system though costly long pipelines may be required.
The Sun Racing column notes a surprising result at Sandhurst with the Sandhurst Cup won by a horse named Veronivay defeating rivals in a close finish. Jockey Atshe Bennigs led the field amid a crowded stretch and strong late pace.
An ember ridden yearling by Carbina from Goklseeking Gal sold for 1 900 guineas in England. Mr Bo Worthon bought two horses including Cupbear ee and Succour for 20 and 0 guineas. Venice Charlie ran in the November Mund rep at Belesant and later at Broome, while J R Flynn and Frank Bullock were named to ride at Fremantle for the WA TC meeting. Strong interest from punters and publicans purse talk overshadow ongoing preparations and jockey movements ahead of the next race days.
A grand concert will be given by Dr Bummer with Mr Gardner and Professor Vincent will host a melodious show by Professor Vincent. The Attorney General will preside as head of the concert with chorus and orchestra. Ladies and gentlemen of Geraldton attend the socially notable event for the season.
An opportunity notice offers prime misal sare for bale to small farmers. Details and inquiries can be made by letter or in person to P. Stan.
A publisher note from the Greenough Roads Board announces a meeting on a date in November for payment of matters. The secretary will be in office from 10 am to discuss with concerned persons at the rear. Official by R. J. Knox on behalf of the board. Carriage advertisement appears in the notice.
Correspondent urges stricter isolation and enforcement to curb diphtheria infections. The writer questions health regulations, criticizes physicians, and notes mortality while referencing a Health Officers report published in the West Australian. The letter touches on teachers attendance at a contest and calls for better hygienic measures.
An 1917 entry notes a bookshop in Shaftesbury Avenue London showing a drawing of an aeroplane, implying no real advance over the Wright brothers' era. The scene contrasts current aviation with established early flight concepts.
J J Ryan thanks the Public for support over five months and announces a further reduction after December date leading to April 1900. Stock must be sold promptly to avoid an extra charge.
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