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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
2
Passenger lists include Bemato Captain Brebo and Mrs Moody among others aboard Parco and Monaro lines for Singapore and Fremantle. Notes mention vandal wool shipments to Hong Kong, wool and skins to Tebdem, and 287 tons of cargo aboard Monaro with 400 cwt of Tet. Also lists Monaro for Fremantle and west coast cargo details.
Fragile OCR list shows multiple ships and routes with Fremantle Geraldton North West ports Singapore and Sydney dates in October. Entries mention Salim Baltes Chasey Ingres Riverina Dorrumipet and others, detailing departures to Geraldton Singapore Melbourne Adelaide and Fremantle with various October dates.
Sydney Charlee Ward son of B J Ward of Geraldton died at Marine Terrace West. Typhoid suspected as cause. funeral attended at Presbyterian Cemetery by G Lester. Family grief heavy. large gathering at graveside. Also notes on Silver Shields exhibition prizes and local events including band performance and fleet news.
Local page describes Sedols's Picture Company presenting entertainment at a ball tent with moving views and musical numbers. The event featured a variety of acts, praised by the audience, and included notes on a Presentation Convent program for a musical education effort. Also mentions a sale of forfeiture furniture auction by James C. Kidd and an Answers to Correspondents item explaining sea water as a salt solution and gravity notes.
Perth on September 19 reports updated returns with Underwood receiving 353 votes and Weir 370 for the Labor and Ministerial candidates respectively. Maturing ballots are not due until Monday but the contest appears decided in favor of the Ministerialist Weir.
Victorian football report from Melbourne records Carlton beating St Kilda with a score of 12 goals 1 behind to 3 goals 1 behind. Carlton led at half and finished strong in a premiership clash reported on September 19. St Kilda failed to match Carlton’s accuracy as the game unfolded.
Fine weather drew good crowds at Helena Vale for a day of racing featuring the Bisckboy Hurdle and the Fleet Handicap. Fop led the Fleet Handicap with Florentine second and Beureki third while Pearl Maiden won the Galloway Handicap ahead of Mialler and Flintell. Desgoce won the Farewell Handicap with Draguos and Wallace Park following in second and third. Betting around 5 to 1 on Fop and 3 to 1 on Pearl Mazin reflected the favored runners.
Sydney report from Rosehill notes large crowds and warm weather. Races named Hepes Yervabemdis Tyrone Bolddieg Betting Quooker and others with varying odds. The writer critiques handicapping practices and urges competent stewards to ensure fair results.
A fragmentary report from Sydney and Perth racing circles discusses the S A Tattersall Club event, racing calendars, and deadlines for entries. It mentions D E Grant from Glasgow recounting August in Paris, conferences on race records, and upcoming race meetings with Flying Spark in handicap events.
The Rev. J Tiller has been called away owing to the serious illness of his father and leaves for South Australia. Rev J A Priestley and wife arrived from Cue for medical treatment. Mr Priestley will stay in Geraldton about a week. Mr and Mrs J Ford and family left Geraldton for Victoria to reside. Mrs Charles Williams, longtime keeper of the Bieff Point lighthouse, died in Fremantle. Mr H Bastian of Bastian Bros Day Dawn visits Geraldton.
The third day of hearings reviewed misrepresentation and breach of warranty claims over a drilling machine sold for hire. Defense argued inducement by catalogue claims and nonfulfillment of promised sales terms. Prosecution maintained representations were relied upon. court to decide on Monday with points of law outlined.
Stock notes report G E Sewell sold 10 Merino rams to J Grant of Glengarry at a satisfactory price. Shearing underway district wide. Mount Hill starts Monday with Dakebella on Wednesday and Tihradden on Thursday. Early dry season prompts earlier starts. Demand strong for locally wooled Merino sheep. Private sale lists 30 head of mixed cattle and some bores. Geraldton sale Thursday features Mr H S Mackensie as auctioneer with about thirty horses entered, plus several vehicles.
A diary style report critiques a Geraldton Tennis Club performance and related events. It notes crowd reactions from bazaars, dances, and a railway picnic, praises cast members like Miss Grimish, and mentions upcoming tournament finals and social observers. The writer questions a dishonorable sender and comments on society’s reception of Eastern visits and Bombay receptions for officers.
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