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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
2
An aged notice lists Ocean Steamship Company Limited routes through Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore with vessel names including Sultan and Paroo. Captains P Townley and A Mills are listed with sailing days September 1 and 17, with fares and port details partially readable.
Telegraphic shipping updates report from Geraldton Post Office arrivals at Bullarra Port Hedland and Cossack with departures to Omlow on September 14. Departure at midnight from Cossack aboard Saling and from Cos sack to Omow.
Steamers movements show Sulton sailing from Meraldim to Fremantle on Friday September 18. Paroo departs Fremantle to Geraldton on Wednesday September 16. Paroo also listed for Fremantle to Geraldton on September 24. Peron leaves Geraldton bound for North West ports Java and Singapore on Thursday September 17. Bultam departs Fremantle for Geraldton North West ports Java and Simpore ports on Friday and October.
A reader asks about a novelty item with three water tight compartments each having a separate stopper and scent, asking if such exquisitely mounted silver devices exist at Gib eon's and whether a young woman would be impressed by them.
A Tuesday September 15 note surveys election reflections and what makes a nation great. It cites Rome as a decaying power, stresses public spirit, simple habits, courage, integrity, and moral character as foundations, and questions whether leaders reflect private virtue and public intelligence shaping government.
The piece argues that an educated democracy will not tolerate bad government and that the current state shows missteps by ministers Gregory and Mitchell while Labour candidates face machine politics. It predicts a likely election within 12 to 18 months, noting voter confusion, and contrasts parliamentary risks with housing issues in Reivbene Queensland, urging policy to avoid leaving the poor unable to own homes.
The town faces severe overcrowding due to insufficient housing. It argues for bold by laws to house the poor decently, prevent life in insanitary conditions, and protect public health over aesthetic improvements. The council must act as guardian of the public good.
Residents of Mingmew district note a dental visit by G A Kempton and the hotel garden retreat in Geraldton. A First Aid class invites ladies, with Rev W Floyd Shamacn and FF Alderman coordinating, cost of the course is modest. Geraldton District Building Society issues shares as it expands.
Labor feud and civic updates from Geraldton include A N A president presiding over a large branch gathering with Mr Myers of Perth in attendance. Reports mention a Mock Wedding Breakfast planned for October 12 and plans for the Our Navy film series arriving Friday. Weather notes warn of dry spells, a stationmaster hours change, and local theater plans for Milky White with cast details. Ratepayer roll reminders urge payment before October to qualify to vote.
Cadets gathered yesterday at Chapman River for a day of sport and contests. Events included Ups Championship won by Thompson with Crawford second and V. Carsos third, plus multiple under 13 and open handicap races, a drill event, and prize allocations to Everington, Thompson, Gilmore, Marsh, and others. Tea followed by thanks to visiting attendees Nesdamiss Bor, Grogem, H. Carson, W. Carson, Ficker ing, and T. Kidd for their presence.
Sudholz’s Company brings a fine picture show to Mere with the patriotic Our Navy. The program includes motion pictures recently shown by Royal command at Buckingham Palace and features Marshall Crosley in Bye Bye Sailor Boy. Tickets are at Sacll’s box plan.
The Yunah country will offer selection in about a month. Few people grasp the principle of the aneroid barometer. A slim hollow metal cylinder and delicate mechanism drive dial hands to indicate approaching air or foul weather as an artistic mantelpiece ornament. A. Gihesa and Co. offer fine specimens.
A special Geraldton Municipal Council meeting discussed rescinding the current building by law and adopting a smaller area. Councillors debated designated corridors Bayley to Elwer and Thornhill to Eleanor with proposals to limit wooden structures and regulate front and side wall setbacks.
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