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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
3
Melbourne marked the visit with a official parade from Port Melbourne to the city. Officials and troops marched to the Exhibition Buildings where a grand welcome drew enormous crowds estimated at over a million spectators. The event showcased the American guest’s reception with spectacle and enthusiasm.
Two horses attached to a carriage bolted at Rourke and Swanston streets after frightened officers failed to stop, trampling through crowds. The coachman and officers escaped injury while Morgan of North Melbourne sustained a broken collarbone.
A woman, found with a box of opium on her person, attempted to flee a station in Nichol Owstrest. She was pursued and captured at a Chinaman’s home, pleaded guilty, and was fined £50 despite implicating 56 ths of opium valued at £150.
Sydney reports Hewy Bray on trial for the manslaughter of Jennie Wilkinson in Pitt Street. The Crown claims Bray pushed Wilkinson during an altercation and she later died in hospital. The jury was sent to deliberate after prosecutors outlined potential criminal punishment. Also noted is a major warehouse robbery at David Jones Co, with goods including jewelry and dress materials stolen, suspected value over £300.
West Australian report from Perth says the West Murray tragedy inquiry resumed yesterday with about a quarter of witnesses examined. A letter sorter for the G P C was arrested in Perth on charges of stealing nine letters belonging to the Postmaster. The Western Australian Goldfields Firewood Supply Co Ltd tender for the Coolgardie to Norseman site was accepted at 255,514 pounds. The timber workers’ letter of reference case ended, and the premier planned to approach the company as intermediary to settle disputes amicably.
J. B. Holman spoke for the men noting no aim to create duplicates in the industry. The men want air play and would drop objections if compensated by reviving the cooperative mechanism, offering an extra one to two and a half dollars per day.
New South Wales records note John Tearson sentenced to four months for indecent assault. Sydney police describe him as a notorious abortionist. In a separate incident, elderly James Aikin, of Wailers, died by self-inflicted gunshot after heavy drinking. He shot himself at home, leaving family shocked by his gruesome injuries and death.
Mr J L Nesem will arrive in Geraldton on Friday September 4 to address the directors of Northampton on Saturday September 5. He will speak at Nabeuak on Monday September 7. He will address the directors at other centres as speech possible Glythervalter as possible.
The Greenough Electorate meeting at Nabawah heard Mr P Stose Eckireseld and Mr G Beker outline government purchase of 222,000 in debentures over 35 years to fund land and railway projects. They advocated Upper Chapman to Black Range and Port Budland lines, forming Northern Party influence and proposing a northern steamship link and a rabbit-proof board plan. The meeting ended with thanks.
Geraldton Quarter Sessions begin tomorrow with three cases heard in open court. Rex v J Smitheram of assault and robbery and Rex v Gagtave Bar rem involving break and enter at Yalgoo are listed along with related prior harm concerns to Robert Paliry. Also noted is a shipment of Pienlo Hats.
Mr. M. S. Wharton has been appointed Hevndens Magistrate at Ger aldtom and is regarded as one of the most able magistrates in the State. At Broome ba he has administered the law to a wary unized population for many years with reached ability.
The Wanderers finally topple the Rovere in a tight sequence of matches, as both clubs continue a hot weekly rivalry. Geraldton’s team is confident to face them this Saturday with a strong lineup including Moore, R Moore, Berhert, Neck, Kimbelike, Waldeck, Criddle, and Criddi? along with several other standouts.
The Jerakiton Football Association secretary invites competitors to submit names for the 200 metre event at the upcoming meeting. Entries should reach the association as soon as possible.
A printed fragment notes a meeting of Ladies at Magonic Hall with aims to promote civic wisdom and governance. It mentions the Ladies Committee of the Kamer Beck debating funds and a band fare, while a land issue near Tomah and Geraldton appears, with readers urged to support a beacon program amid favorable reports.
August 31 report from Beco lists second day results across multiple races with horses such as Corosation Osatiesp, Rovin Gold, Willow, Rapadiet, Prince Charlie, Ginger, Zoe, High and Mighty, Yloreduen, Holy Joé, Mystery, Sstirieg, and Cis. Bets appear at varied odds, with several winners noted including Prince Charlie and Zoé. details incomplete due to OCR.
Inspectors report steady progress in Midland Gereitos and Xer districts despite early rains. Cultivation expands, ploughing resumes, and land bogginess limits heavy rains. Bowen area shows strong output with over 2000 acres under crop. railway outlet to Bowen set for peak season. Potent port improvements at Gerakitce boost market access for wheat. Orchard expansion near The Oranges marks notable experiment by Patrick MIC. Land demand rises. Mullewa district bears attention for potential expansion within 10 miles.
Fragmentary text mentions lace mitts and gloves with a price of 1.04. The garbled line suggests a sale listing or advertisement. No clear names or places are readable to confirm who offered the items or where.
The annual general meeting at Freemanons Motel Friday evening elected officers for the coming season. Patton, Elliott, Fay, and Kelly were named president and vice presidents, with a committee including Buchanan, Carson, Brown, and Moustaka. Auditors were Dunk, Becton, Logan, and Barker. The cup for competition was awarded to Cambell of the Mercantiles, last season’s premiership holders. A trophy for highest batting average went to A W Halligan. A proposed trip to the Murchison was discussed amid interest from several sources, while Queen’s Park cricket area is being top-dressed by Municipal Council.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a draft notice with dates and names. It mentions advertising space, circulation guarantees, and a compiling/photographic editor J. G. Stiles. The text hints at a district context, a 3000-copy aim, and references to maps or mining themes, but readable specifics are limited.
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