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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

3

Fatal Fall From Aloft in NSW Telegram

Telegrams report a fatal fall from aloft in New South Wales. A worker in a repenil yard lost his hold and fell, leading to a fatality. No further details available in the readable text.

Day Work in Basieries Failure at Broken Mall

After five months of trial the system for bakers at Broan MA broke down. Local officials report ongoing efforts to repair and resume daily work in the bakery district, with residents awaiting improvements and restored productivity.

Broan MA Bes

Miners’ Efficiency and Broken Mill Dispute

In Broken Mill a conflict arises over work and safety as a recent inspection reveals discrepancies between expected and actual bodies involved in the mine. The participants argue over who is responsible and whether the workers can resume duties. The dispute centers on the differing conditions observed by officials versus miners on site.

Freeman and Waltess Institute Damages Case Details

Fragmented report from The Freeman and Waltess Institute mentions damages of £489 and strong comments from related figures. The text is garbled but references institutional involvement and responses from authorities or stakeholders amid critical scrutiny.

The Freeman and Waltess Institute

Accident at a Swat Station Ends Severe Injury

Police magistrate suspended as reports show a total deficiency over £1108. Gen Read Harpy, PML, was commanded to-day. An accident at Certeal Bamswat Station involves a man whose right arm was nearly severed when a wheel passed over it during repairs. He was taken to hospital for surgery.

Read Harpy PML Chapman

Professor Lowrie Appointed Director of May Will

Ambiguous notes indicate Professor Lowrie has been appointed to a position described as director of something abbreviated. The garbled text suggests a ceremonial or annual event tied to the year and a possible security or parade on a Sunday.

Biyrike at Widgiebooltha sparks wage dispute

A byrike at Widgiebooltha ends after a demand for an extra shilling a day in wages is refused. Workers left without securing the extra pay and returned to their tasks in the gravel pits.

Widgiemoolths Tee

Accident at Collie Involving Miner Camel Queege Shaw

A damaged account from Collie reports a mining worker named Queege Shaw being thrown when a horned animal dislodged and kicked him as he walked home from the Scottish Osslery Mines in Colle Bern. The incident occurred yesterday and details are unclear due to the telegram-like OCR text.

Collie Shaw Shiaw Scottiah Osslery Mins Colle Bern Opty

Metropolitan Stakes Odds and Entries From Essoh Turf Meet

Late sporting notes from the Essoh turf meeting show Metropolitan Stakes crowds and betting figures. Names like Wool lam, Five Book, Barsmei and Masoteel appear with odds, while other runners such as Kendels and Virtes are listed with longer prices.

Woollam

Local Read Board Honors Supporters at Tea Meeting

The Read Board Chairman A. Johnson led a tea meeting with prominent supporters including Wout cock and Jere Cunningham. Attendees praised the collaboration and the enthusiastic response from the Northern Development League branch.

Midsee A. Johnsson Reads ME Woutcock Nowhem Ton Northern Development League Som Jere Cunningham Elfott

Dramatic Entertainment: Wiley White in Area Elle Gallery Show

A club night featured Wiley White and Area Elle in a lively stage program. Lon Bourne led the cast as the villain and misfit, delivering many fine impersonations with strong repentant moments. Miss Coleman impressed in a supporting role, while Mrs. Beddrip and the rest of the cast earned praise for their performances. The Homeywockle and the Hee drew acclaim for pace and by play, with Mr. Keay and Miss Grimich receiving commendations for minor parts. The manager can be pleased with the results.

Lon Bourne Guetleman Miss Coleman Father Aras Belle Lan Bourne

Prosecutions Likely After Coolger Election Irregularities

The report notes prosecutions are expected over alleged irregularities in the Coolger election. A reforming officer will furnish the report, and outcomes depend on its findings. Deferred contests are listed for Perth on September 17 with additional returns anticipated later.

Geraldton Reads Beard and Valuation Appeals Record

The Emma Apprel Court reviews valuations with cases for Norman Fey and J W Gould. Appeals were denied and accounts totaling £411 passed. Road work progress noted, weather hindered, and a special Lands grant discussed. The Foothill Association’s final 1923 meeting is set for Saturday at the Shamrock Hotel with the balance sheet to be adopted.

Agyeal Court Emma Apprel Norman Fey Kusietog J. Te McConkey Sede Cally J. W. Gould Payeret W. Shenwright Upper Chapmsn Roads Board Lands Department Wolye Tocatios Wollya Extaic Rome Lends Department Gmimm Foothill Shamrock Hotel

Oddfellows Ball at Northampton Success Inspires Future Events

A very successful Oddfellows ball was held at the Merkanics’ facilities in Northampton on the 11th inst under the Loyal Tampton Lodge. Music by Mr O Malley of Geraldton and a strong crowd praised the dancing, with commentary on calling figures and admiration for Northampton’s dancers. Organisers hope for another ball soon as the evening ended around 2 am.

Northampton Imst Tampton Lodge Oddfellows Ian Oddfellows Northampton Oddfellows O'Malley Geraldtos Seedle Hart M.C Hesny N.G I. Wool G.M Wool

Personal Items. Donkey vet demi ho Geraldton thie morning

Fragmentary report notes a man named Ray was moved from Perth to his room after suffering from illness. The text mentions districts and authorities, with unclear details about medical treatment or travel.

Demi Geraldton Mr. Ray Perth

Overlanding Vasrayooey F Birtles Plans Long Route

F Birtles intends to cover approximately 300 miles on an overland journey. The plan outlines a lengthy trek across unfamiliar terrain with emphasis on endurance and exploration.

F. Birtles Vasrayooey I ‘Ee

APS BallanaY tts Restah Adie Wen Administrative Front

Fragmentary text appears to reference an APS event or notice with unclear names. Readable elements include affiliations or administrative terms and a possible committee or front. No clear actions, dates, or outcomes are identifiable from the legible portion.

Aps Ballanay Tts Restah Tore Adie Esses Bae Adminnion Fron

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