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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
2
At 11 a.m. a morning service features a sermon by Rev. Otte Schroder titled The Gospel. The program includes a children’s address and notes on the day’s scriptural readings.
At 1 p.m. Captain BR. J. Dalglenh sailed from Simzepore via Nor' West ports with passengers including Geraldson, Syed Koaaper, Wesers. Villiers, P. Anderson, A. Wilde, BR. Robissum, P. Clegg, A. Young and 68 bound for Fremis tle Falzety and Co., agents.
A fragment notes an event at 7 p.m. on Castle Street with a reference to Fox New and Coossyema. Details are incomplete but indicate a scheduled activity or gathering in the vicinity named.
Mees Daherty and Co report ship movements. S.c. Sultan departs Fremantle bound for North-West ports and Singapore on October 5. Charon sails Fremantle for Geraldton North-West ports Java and Singapore on Tuesday October 2. S.c. Agulinn departs Sydney for Fremantle and Geraldton with October dates and Adelaide premier voyages.
Church notices list Anglican service times including Holy Commands at 11 am Matins at 11 am 3 pm Sunday mass 7 08 pm Evensong Carmon 3 pm Evensong Budd s Gully Mara in Geraldton at 7 30 and 10 Evening devotions 7 30
A fragment from Geraldton on October 11 1997 discusses the new tariff debated in Commonwealth Parliament. It argues against protectionist logic, explaining exports and imports as a balance between goods sold abroad and money transformed into goods, and critiques the idea of national trading as a crime against economic reason.
An analysis argues that imports from Britain dwarf Australian exports, creating a large annual trade deficit paid in goods and financial outflows. It asserts protection raises prices and fuels trusts, urging a selective tariff to foster domestic industries while allowing unskilled trades. The piece contrasts NSW and Victoria manufacturing outcomes under protection.
The text discusses Australia adopting protection and urges the public to understand the full issue. It notes potential benefits like a living wage for workers and consumer protection, but warns that if protection fails, a referendum may be the only option.
Local news notes mail dispatch cuts for China route ending at 10 pm Sunday the 13th with letters up to 5.30 am on the 14th. A sheep guessing winner, Rev E Saunders of Geraldton, weighed exactly and beat many, while Nicholson faced bail forfeiture after failing to appear in Police Court. Mrs Howard shines as a top exhibitor of white leghorn fowls and Mr Brooke’s Brooke’s strain birds dominate results reported by the Warlborough Herald. A pulpit change brings Rev Edward Saunders from Perth to Quakers Tasmania for six months, with J Priestley arriving in November. Geraldton Band plays at Ferronade Pier, then races loom for October 30 and November 6 with Walkaway entries. Missing inmate Joseph Balderson noted, search by Trooper Heritage ongoing. New Century Walter A Wood reaper and binder samples available at Mr A B Morrison’s premises.
The s.s. Charon arrived today and Constable Evinsen detained a stowaway named George Augustus Villiers. He faced Police Court charges this afternoon amid a portside incident at Port Hedland. Auction set for October 30 stalls at Tattersalls Chun Hotel at 10 am tomorrow. Masonic Tall features a vivid bazaar with Fairyland Stall and others. Mrs. Walter opened the banner on Tuesday. stalls include Fairyland, Golden West, Fringo-bragh, Queensland, and a refreshment stall. Stall holders listed. takings described as satisfactory. Bazaar runs nightly through the week.
Andrew Halliday's Checkmate staged by local residents drew a good audience at the Town Hall on Welareday evening with strong accessions of laughter. Greville as Sam Winkle and Mrs Greville as Martha Bunna indy's maid received praise. Waddell's English lady performance impressed though some lines were faint. The cast included Winter as Sir Everton Toffee Mille as a public house waiter and Master Greville in a notable child role, plus Walter Broadhurst Inns, Pascoe, Ferguson and Bekell in various parts. A prelude burlesque Blind Beggars entertained the crowd and the orchestra under Mr Chipman contributed well. second night show drew a crowded audience and improved enunmeration. Financial results reportedly satisfactory.
Correspondence discusses a temperance question with religious argument. J Edward Lester defends scriptural clarity against claims linked to wine and drunkenness, arguing parental sin and divine grace shape outcomes. He cites Corinthians and Ezekiel to support personal accountability and divine aid in overcoming temptation.
Matches set for 2.20 pm. Wootacarra will field Maley Hagan Walter Cresewell Overhou Rand Far rand J C Kidd F E Davis Brown Piper Moulden. Ramblers lineup led by Thompson with Hale W Woolhouse A Woolhouse Wolf Ramshaw Sheppard Critch Mills T Hutchinson and others. Geraldton Mercantile clash also tomorrow with Mercantile: Ward Brown Macpherson Young Kent Bannon Prewry Hughes Groesster ald Stokes. Geraldton: Parker Becton Carson F Critch Gibbines Maffacr Howell Keay R H Kidd captain F Kidd J Stokes. Emergencies listed.
OCR reads like unclear notes listing a price prompt and a request to visit Constantin and gender aside. No clear event or identities emerge beyond vague names and a shopping inquiry.
A speaker denounces the Geraldton member for neglecting parliamentary duties while Parliament sits, accusing him of drawing £200 a year, traveling to the show ground, and promoting a labour saving device that could threaten workers. The critic questions past promises and asks why the district gains remain unrealized, calling for accountability from twelve months of absence.
At Giles Hall on Friday evening Mr P Stein presided over a Co operative Flour Milling meeting. Oliver, a milling expert, spoke on cooperation, global milling mergers, and benefits for New South Wales Queensland and Victoria. He urged local farmers to back share purchases while highlighting prime wheat lands. A vote of thanks followed and members were urged to support the venture.
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