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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
2
Fremantic voyage updates show Fremantic to North West Ports Dave and Singapore on the schedule for 14 November. The Australian Ocean Steamship Pay Limited and West Stean Bayigs Limited are noted in related advisories.
The Minilys under Capt. Richardson brings a long list of passengers including Miss Mus kalt Mrs. T Richardson T Richardson Weir Reynolds Mc Cleary Harris Keer McDaniel Tommy Cox Harrison Reilly Shogs big O Coennell Swanson Edgar Da vin McRae Withael Osborne Wil ws Stewart Grove Gardiner Fist ler Bond and Mowers Black Walker and Brown. Sydney 2.5 under Capt. Neale arrives from Bunbury with no passengers.
Saturday departures list includes Charon 3.3 bound for Not'Weat and Frema ele with passengers Captain Penet Mesars B John ston Leary F L Billet G P Fandwicke Air Burrows and others. Also Ne pansemgers depart at 6 pm for Sydney and Fee mantle with Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Tredec among the names.
Clipped OCR notes steamship movements with Fremant and North West ports listing departures around October 26 and October 2. Mentions Fremanthy and Geraldton along with Singapore and Tytemiay, outlining routes between Freman, Pareo, Geraldton, North West ports, and Singapore.
A 1908 discussion on Federation notes the expense and roles of the Governor General versus state governors in Australia. It argues the Governor General could supplant state governors, questions salary burdens, and names prominent figures and the potential for the Lieutenant Governor to assume duties, debating constitutional balance and honors for Australian public service.
The letter argues against State Governors and Royal ties, urging abolition of the State Governor role. It asserts Government House favors a wealthy coterie and imports officials, contrasts with Australian needs, and proposes using Government House grounds for a university and technical college. It champions local reform to elevate education and civic life.
The Municipal Aspiration Association will meet in Perth on November 11. The local Council have not yet painted their delegates. Residents of Geraldton desirous of building will hear of terms from Millars Karri and Jarrah Company Matine Terrace that almost compel them to become their own landlords.
Local concerns include cautioning parents after a show ground damage incident and new by law restrictions for brick structures in Marine Terrace to Bayley Street. Reports cover council trials of a ground-clearing machine, juvenile competitions, and the Fremantle area’s public notices, removals, and civic meetings with multiple community updates.
Dr Hungerford is confined to his room with a severe chill. Initial reports of diphtheria were unfounded upon inquiry this morning. The Dock hopes to be about again in a few days. Mr T W Drew, longtime station master at Northampton, is savoring hin connection with the Railway Department. His friends plan presenting him with an addressed token of thanks.
The inquiry into Edward Martins death at a Greenough camp opened before Mr Kidd and a jury. Eyewitnesses described a body with a large throat wound, a bloodstained bunk, a blood covered knife, and a watch with a silver chain. Witnesses testified Martins had a history of ill health and expressed that he had felt tired of life. The jury adjourned briefly for medical testimony, then resumed proceedings with a request for more time to hear the doctor if possible.
Melbourne betting odds list horses Mooltan Post Town Sir Aymer Maramsi Peru Alawa Parees King's Cross Dyed Garments Monobe Lord Nolan with 100 to 1 others. Also: the Russian schooner Rudolph collided with the Spanish royal yacht near Nevises, damaging boll and rigging.
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