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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
2
The display features washing cambrics two tone Zephyra Nelsinettes coloured linens Syripe crepounes white embroidered costumes and imbroidries. Newest millinery styles include Peter Pan caps lace collars and muslin hut biches. Ladies cambric washing costumes and colored reversible Zepl A thay noted.
Special Line Girton Stripe for school dresses and White Favey Cam bric and navy patterns offered at low yard prices. New stock includes Panama and Boater hats, green felt hats, knitted ties, studs, golf shirts, and gents shirts with hall price. Hosiery for ladies and other gents’ samples highlighted.
A listing of Geraldton happenings features an October show at Mazonis Hall with Teenday timing, a fencing match, Polo at Moongoonooka, and Geraldton Races. Also noted is a Benevolent Society meeting plus a company and publication references.
Prem Gerakan for Premieris. 8. TABOO, Caps. A, Mills, Mow slay, 19th October. $8. PARUU, Cope. A, Milla, Friday, Por Freights and Passage, apply DALGETY & 00. LIMITED.
Morera Daisty and Co publish sailing notices showing Faroe from Geraldton to Frenan on about Monday October 15. Minderoo sails Fremantle to Geraldton on Thursday October 1 and to Nor Westport Java and Singapore. Pri-Wollowra departs Sydney October 10 Melbourne, Adelaide 26, Albany Seth October, Fremantle and Geraldton in November.
Auction advertised for Friday October 15 1900 with details partially readable in the notice. The fragment indicates a sale action and involvement of local authorities or organizers, but specifics are not clear from the OCR.
Mackenzie will sell by public auction at the Club Hotel grounds. Entries received include cattle and tam on Friday October 10 1908. Auctioneer AA Mackenzie conducts the sale with notable local attendance anticipated.
For Gouarry Faith and Juntion Seralton Guardian announces a notice published Thursday October 11, 190. The fragment references a local event or legal notice with names Gouarry Faith and Juntion appearing as key entities.
Local enquiries for land at Yuba emerge from Mr Corbrane and associates of the Northern Development League. discussion touches on district plans, farm labor to Canada, and potential homes in milder climates. Mention is made of Dutch farming paper contact, Boer immigration, ostrich farming prospects, and the hoped extension of the Soderiken railway to Dertuscor.
An informal deputation, led by Mr. Nanvon, urged extending the Northampton railway line to the northern area during a France Millele Exhiition in London. Attorney General flow promised attention, with a decision expected at an early date.
In Perth on October 13 the Legislative Assembly debated Mr. Gourley’s motion advocating a Lawlers railway via Leonora. Mr. Troy spoke for about an hour and a half opposing the Leonora route and supporting the Geraldton Samistone dams route, moving an amendment. The Minister for Hines favored a Leonora line, while Mr. Rath warned against committing to any route. Mr. Keenan secured the adjournment of the debate.
Hobart on October 13 reports an eight person boat from Lamesston returning from a picnic encountered a squall. The vessel capsized with two drownings confirmed and search efforts continuing for remaining passengers.
South Australia news reports a Coroner’s Court verdict of accidental death following the death of cabman Sho naki VeLean in Meizhton. Det 1% indicates ongoing inquiries as Joh Dennis, manager of Bangare station, faces arrest proceedings in connection with the case.
The following were the prominent year day’s racing. Melbourne events listed. details appear incomplete with fragment wording.
Yalgoo notes racing events including the Woughia tar yhe above meeting with Weigzu Wages Handicap and runners Ghirloogs Vootman Calstock and Toby listed among entries.
Racing notes list names including Yakeoo Hendicap, Culiek S12, Ransom Mizmometie, Ravel, Mileura, and Talamber Tuth with times or distances, plus The Broker referenced as a participant or broker in the event.
Death occurs after sudden illness. Mrs Kelly, wife of Mr Kt Kelly, leaves a large circle of friends in Nirthinion district. She was mother to prominent Glass family members, including William James and Samuel John Joseph Frank and Harriet Laura. The burial will be in Northampton after a farewell at Geraldton.
Sir Gerald Strickland arrived in Geraldton at 9 am for a civic reception with Mayor John Urch and other officials. Attendees included MPs and local dignitaries as well as private citizens. The Town Clerk read a formal welcome address praising the Governor and King Edward VII, with toasts to the King, the Governor, and the Mayor.
A London report cites the Arevis Club accusing Commander Pewry of fabricating the polar claim. The piece asserts Peary reached the initial stretch but questions Cook's assertion, noting only one open water passage north of Cape Chomar and Hubbard.
At the kings invitation Baligur and the Marquis of Lane Jowne met His Majesty for over three quarters of an hour while Prime Minister Asquith conferred with the King. London papers muse on these conferences and possible aims to ease conflict between Lords and Commons amid Budget tensions and referendum talk.
A terrible hurricane struck the Florida coast and Cuba on October 13, causing immense destruction. Havana was reported riven by the storm with widespread ruin and many fatalities. Losses are estimated at £200,003.
The Barcelona revolt is cited with Ferrer condemned to death on a change of having instigated the July uprising. Madrid seeks confirmation. Paris demonstrations and petitions from workers, Socialists, and English sympathizers press for clemency. Ferrers daughter appeals to Briand and King Alfonso, while La TeIemon claims the Pope urges revocation.
The Minister for Home Affairs released expert survey figures for a Kol toorlie to Port Augusta railway. Total estimated cost 3,988,000 with detailed sums for clearing fencing earthworks bridges rails sleepers platelaying water supply stations workshops rolling stock land and engineering.
Professor Lowrie Director of Articulture spoke at the Artist Hall on Warming befores, addressing fallowings and manuring practices in Western Australia. He urged careful fallowing, soil moisture management, and judicious use of fertilisers, noting that shallow ploughing and overuse of manure waste resources. He compared New Zealand and Scotland practices, stressed the role of soil microbes, and urged better stimulation of soil nitrogen and surface preservation for wheat yields.
Notice advertises a community event with 3 pm start for an opening rats polo sensom. The Club extends a welcome to attendees and mentions D. E. Grant as honorary secretary. Events for women at 4 15 pm and for men and boys over 14 at 45 pm listed with free collection. City Band Bromsocial event details provided.
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