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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary shipping schedule notes list mail departures from Post Offices in Ger aldice and Way Junction with scattered times and destinations. It mentions Ellendale, Coolgantie and Fremantle voyage details, captains, and passenger names, though much is garbled.
Mesers Dalgety and Co report steamer movements with several departures and ports. Minily leaves Geraldton for Fremantle on Friday October 25. Charon sails Fremantle to Geraldton and then to North West ports including Sharks Bay. Mintya sails Fremantle to Geraldton North-West ports Java and Singapore. Anghan departs Sydney October 30 Melbourne November 2 and Adelaide November 7 for Fremantle and Geraldton.
Wi. Anderson of Fiernkdton thanks officers brethren and friends of John Shipton Lodge for sympathy shows and wrath sents in connection with his recent bereavement dated October 25 1507.
Emily Anderson beloved wife of William Anderson of Gerakhan, formerly of Gremonghi, died at Geraldton on October 23, 1907.
Sunday October 27 Catholic devotion times listed including 7.90 and 10 devotionals at Whi Point 3 o'clock Bev, C. A. Presbyterian Church 11 a.m. sermon title Forgive us as we Forgive Others by Rev. W Floyd Shanton 7.30 p.m. Prescher Rev C A Schroeder.
An OCR fragment from a base level notice mentions a well known picture framing business with references to moulding hue tools and a garbled financial or partnership phrase. The readable elements suggest a local trade notice or advertisement with missing details.
The piece argues parliamentary life shows power struggles and party interests. It critiques the British House of Commons and colonial legislatures, notes the Australian Senate as a model, and questions ministerial resignation rules and cross-house accountability. It cites observers like Fredert Spencer Ruskin and discusses constitutional methods.
Bright Froude and Freeman among historians who back elective ministers as in Switzerland. Benefits cited include ending spoils scramble, ministers serving parliament lifetime, reduced cabinet crises, better Bills, faster debates, and higher moral tone. Salary cuts for ministers and reduced member pay urged to curb political adventurers and improve parliamentary efficiency.
Local items report a J M Ferguson crafted suite in polished kauri for Mr R C Tindal with most work by Geraldton firm staff. Geraldton Show prize cited, band program on Kepn adequate pier, and hotel upgrades at Victoria Hotel. Readers urged to arrange Guardian delivery for Sunday reads.
Carsarvon News reports a large congregation at St George's Climuch of England with Bishop Goldsmith of Bam bury officiating at three o'clock. After evensong eight candidates were confirmed. A Tuesday horse sale drew a large attendance and strong bidding. Wednesday featured a cattle show with notable exhibits and results including top honors among breeds and class awards.
In Geraldton a case before the Registrar involves debtor J H Laster and auctioneer Tema Haney Lenter. Documents reference Wen Corson and Co and the publication of debtor books. The receiver claims some funds were improperly claimed while others were remitted. The matter centers on repayment behavior and commendations amid financial dispute.
Fragmentary text notes approximate five o'clock as press time and mentions a few readers or interested parties observing the scene. Details are sparse, with no clear event, names, or locations to anchor a fuller summary.
A reader to the editor argues for better ventilation in North End dwellings and backs a railway jetty project. The writer asserts truth of complaints about ill ventilated homes and urges action by officials to improve conditions.
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