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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
A terse navigational note records Captain Hurrell aboard A.0- Ballarra departing at 3 a.m. bound for Northwest ports with unspecified cargo or destination details. The fragment hints at a maritime movement or departure time without further context.
In a set of Australian port movements, the Sultan departs Fremantle for Geraldton, North West ports, Java, and Singapore on Wednesday, with Paroc sailing Fremantle for Geraldton and then to North West ports and Singapore on Thursday. Paroc also lists a later voyage from Geraldton to Singapore and North West ports.
Geraldton faces a pivotal election as citizens and electors debate progress, development, and regional neglect. The piece argues neglect of Geraldton in favor of Perth and Fremantle, critiques local leadership like H. Carson and T. L. Brown, and urges urgent action in the upcoming vote.
The document urges reopening Northampton mines and promoting large land purchases to attract settlers to Geraldton district. It advocates government action to develop agriculture and mineral resources, and backs Mr. Cochrane in the Geraldton election, arguing his return serves the district and economic growth.
Mail notice states the Eastern States mails, per Britannia, close at the Geraldton Post Office at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Ult imate: Take from bettors, $39 per month. LO
Mr Nanson pledged to sit on the Government cross benches if returned and serve his constituency while supporting Government policy. The Premier announced extensive new railway lines from Geomailing to Wongon and other routes, aiming to channel trade to Perth and reduce Geraldton's influence, amid broader political critique and local notices on insurance, fish transport, and a Druids event.
The Boulder club held its annual meeting with the Cup as the principal event. Baerami won at 4 to 1 in a tight race on a fine day with a cool attendance. An injury marred the Bracelets race as Brown and Blac broke a fetlock. Other results include 116 sovs six furlongs with Nuciferin and 200 sovs two miles, plus longer odds on Camrovitch and Baerami.
The Doncaster St Leger Stakes concluded with Your Majesty crossing first, White Facts in second, and Santo Strato third, as reported from London on September 9.
The coroner and jury investigated the death of James Russell at Geraldton Hospital on the 5th. Witnesses Hungerford Coombs Sullivan Cream and others testified about a carriage accident near Mullowa that caused the fatal skull fracture. The jury returned a verdict that death resulted from the crash while a patient in Geraldton Hospital.
The Bacar in aid of the W A LR Band opened yesterday afternoon before a large crowd. Mrs A H du Boulay thanked donors and praised the band and workers. Stalls offered varied goods from fancy work to lace and refreshments, with numerous helpers and a spirited displays in aid of the fund.
Herr de Bass, a German commercial attaché, visited Sydney and met with Mayor Mr. Sith. He toured the principal streets and town, expressing favorable views on the city’s up-to-date appearance and being cordial with local officials.
A discussion on astronomical distances and sizes comparing the sun, Earth, Jupiter, and stars such as Canopus and Sirius. It explains why distant giants appear small and introduces bolometer measurements, emphasizing the vast scale of the cosmos and the limits of sight.
A garbled note suggests egg yolk components cause dark discoloration in electroplated ware. It mentions a tendency to combine with various substances, leaving stains. The text hints at seeking the best electroplate to prevent this issue.
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