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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
2
Morning program presents Children’s art titled God of Thought. Evening sermon Christ the Misunderstood preached by Rev. C. A. Bchineder Wes Boba at 7:90 with Mr. W. EB. Stokes assisting.
The article describes a proposed cooperative timber mill system to end cycles of conflict between labor and capital. It outlines a small number of mills and workers, the plan for mills to pool output and sell to a central combine at set prices, and the aim to place management in workers rather than owners. It frames the reform as a historic, model experiment in industrial history with potential global impact if successful.
Shipping notices show Sia and Minilys sailing from Geraldton to Fremantle on or about Friday October 2. Sa and Charon depart Fremantle toward Geraldton on Tuesday October 29, then Charon to North-West ports Java and Singapore on Wednesday October 30. Minilye sails Fremantle to Geraldton and West ports on Tuesday November 12. Anglia leaves Sydney October 30 for Fremantle and Geraldton, with Melbourne and Adelaide legs aboard to arrive early November.
People planning a trip to the Eastern States are asked to note the Ke powna will leave Fremantle for the Faster States at midnight on Friday late November and the Ky- Brra will leave on the ith November Mesera Burns Philp and Co are agents at Gerakiton.
Sunday October 20 church notices list Anglican and Roman Catholic services. Anglican at Marain Geraldton and morning 11 with evening devotions 7 20. Catholic services include morning 11 and evening 7 30. Rev F A Bailey of Yalgoo will conduct non services.
The text argues that cooperation replaces strife between capital and labor, tracing the idea to Rothdale weavers and the concept of mutual aid. It frames cooperation as a social, uplifting movement beyond mere material gain, likening modern trade regulation to old guilds and urging mutual support and education within trades.
Local news notes a postal office window hours from 9 to 1 with postal notes and stamps available only during the latter period. The WA State Rights League seeks to establish a Geraldton branch and requests about twenty leading townspeople to contact secretary H W Hoarman of Cremorne Chambers Hay Street Perth or Sydney Stubbs, Mayor of Perth, in the league's presidency.
Geraldton scenes include Mr P Young and Smiles supplying treats at the forthcoming races while Ted Bennett of Tuson’s Hotel to run the publican’s booth. The Northern Farmers Cooperative Society faces changes in chaff purchase policies, and licensing talks center on applying racecourse licenses. Other notes cover wheat market trends, local political moves for mayor, and social events in Geraldton.
The usual monthly meeting of the Beard was held in the Board room Central Prencmgh. Present: A Clinch C L Danies G Anderson D Hamarney. Mr Sewail absent, Clinch elected chair. Accounts totalling £7686 5d discussed including road closing 2121 South Grenough and deviations on Maley's Bill. Secretary given powers to repair roads and to attend Greenough Geraldton Shows. Next meeting set for November Sth. Lord Rothschild remarks on stock markets. Canada debt. Australia prospects remain discouraging.
London on October 18 reports the secretary of the Society of Railway Students or Sedents says rail accidents were caused by engine drivers racing to gain time. A director’s note warned a driver to make up lost time or face dismissal as others did.
A cautious mood spreads among employers in England as directors threaten to dismiss nine workers to deter union activity. Observers expect a major strike to loom soon despite warnings and anxiety in business circles.
Across the Atlantic London October 18 a wireless telegraphic message by Marconi was sent from Ireland to Nova Scotia at 30 words per minute Prime Minister Laurier sent a cordial message praising Marconi for another triumph for science and empire Also congratulated by Lord Kelvin Sir William Crookes Sir Oliver Lodge and Pro temor Aye ten A message from the Ambrian cruiser Philadelphia was intercepted by Marconi
Panic spreads through Wall Street as the financial hub of New York reels from a severe market upheaval. Reports indicate widespread losses, with investors scrambling for safety and authorities monitoring the sharp decline in securities.
Fragmentary note mentions unpaid capital on Lake View Consols totalling £4 and refers to two installments or methods of settlement. Details are garbled. likely financial matter about redeeming or securing overdue funds tied to the Lake View Consols. Named entities uncertain due to OCR issues.
Melbourne Electric Company plans conditional funding for a brown summit electricity scheme pending engineers estimates. A Munich incident reports a worker killed by hairpin injury. Two London officers jailed for burglary in Chingford. The Peace Conference at The Hinges dissolves. Thirteen bills by the commissioners go to the Powers for endorsement.
A conference of British and Combinates shipowners agreed to create a strike fund to cover losses when a port strike or work stoppage occurs. They will fund compensation for lay ships, with costs reimbursed to owners as needed.
Report states several suspects accused of aiding Germany by passing military secrets to France. The alleged conspiracy centers on foreign agents and an internal network suspected of compromising national security. Names and dates are unclear in the fragment.
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