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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
3
London reports the death of renowned aviator AL Lavebre during a trial flight of a new Wright-Hrog biplane. The machine reportedly dipped after takeoff, causing a fatal crash.
British firms discuss a plan to supply colonial arsenals and dockyards under government contract terms. Sir Benjamin Browne proposes colonial firms contact established English houses to arrange pricing and delivery, with potential buyout of Bavlivhe element after years.
The Waratah with joint edit and liner connections plans for the steamer Waratah, owner CLI, and Protection committee, with arrangements nearly complete to send the Union Catharine line Sabiou from Cape Town. The vessel sails south, from Cape Agulhas, toward Minea and the Kerguelen Islands.
Lamdon September 8 Rudolf Martin, former Minister of the Interior at Berlin, declares that in ten years Germany will have one thousand dirigible balloons and ten thousand airplanes. He says the air fleet will be armed with torpedoes and could threaten British shores, aiding invasion plans.
The Australian eleven drew with England after a rain delayed Uttoxeter match. Bamford's XI posted 924 runs in a marathon effort as England collapsed to 52 for four before resuming to time and finishing stalemate. Key names include Buckenham, Hopkins, Barnes, Trumper, Hayes, and Hoyer.
Telegram reports from Sydney describe a severe blaze at W. Ways motor garage in Cooma. A teak was seen amid petrol tanks of a tourist car, hindering efforts to salvage the building and vehicles. Officials estimate significant damage with limited chance of saving the structure.
In Melbourne Victoria on a Sept day, Jan Cook David Hlake Albert Fohneon Walter Midlludant and Victor Facubs were found guilty of aiding a skath ol ant robber nun oman. They stood before Judge Facubson and received sentences from nine months to two years for the assault and robbery. The judge warned the men to restore public safety and avoid harming honest citizens.
Federal Affairs from Melbourne reports Mr Deakin urging a bill to amend constitutional financial provisions. He favors the agreement as best for the Commonwealth, arguing it surpasses Hobart by £1,900,000 and would end state indebtedness under a per capita system while immigration policy hinges on Labor’s Brisbane plan amid calls for permanence.
In Perth yesterday private members gathered in the Legislative Assembly for motions including the formation of a Selot Committee to inquire into the Friendly Societies Act administration. Other actions cover land settlement impacts from immigration, statutes related to pharmacy and poisons, and provincial decisions with nominations closing September 18. The Labor Party will hear views on Albany candidate support between Maley and Weeks before deciding.
The latest quota tions show Perth potatoes priced from 9 pounds to 16 pounds, Adelaide wheat at 43 shillings 6d, Melbourne wheat from 42 to 8 pence per half bushel, with chaff ranging from 1 pound 7s 6d to 3 pounds 0s 0d.
The Geraldton Ladies Hockey Club held its third annual ball at the Town Hall last night. A large number of attendees filled the hall with decorated costumes and a piano provided by J. O’Malley. Teams, sets, and formal attire were described, with various groups in period uniforms, dancing to A. Meadowcratt V.C. and a skilled house orchestra. An Aboriginal couple drew attention as the procession progressed and the night concluded with a well–received floor arrangement and evident club support.
Kalgoorlie race card lists the Aureawang Hurdle results with Vale, Annapetis, Severity, Crowfoot, and Otina among top finishers. Other races include the Kalgoorlie Cup and Epsom Handicap with Annapolis and Crowfoot competing. A police note mentions Mahomet and a police inquiry into a rumor of a war, noting evidence suggests only a foundation in holes and rath.
Claims against the estate of Charles Seymour Palmer, farmer of Northampton Western Australia, who died at Geraldton on August 6, 1909, must be filed in writing with Olive Lillian Palmer or Harold Wilson by October 11, 1909. The administratrix will distribute the estate afterward, per Supreme Court grant dated August 2, 1909. Arthur F. Abbott acts as agent.
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