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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
2
Local merchants unveil a broad assortment of spring textiles and accessories including double-width Drese materials, Zephyrs, Delaiettes, Linens, embroidered costumes, and new millinery styles. Notable items include Cambria fabrics, muslin, Peter Pan caps, lace collars, and colored reversible fabrics, reflecting a wide range of apparel materials for the season.
At J G SMITHS BIG STORE promises special line fabrics and clothing items including canvas and striped patterns, white cambric, navy and dark patterns, new stock, hats, knitted ties, golf shirts, hosiery and ladies socks at half price while supplies last.
Oswells advertises a summer sale featuring drapery fabrics in various shades and patterns at low prices per yard. It offers muslin striped fabrics, cambrics, ribbons, veils, and ladieswear styles with prompt orders and fashionably styled goods. Also promotes a broad range of groceries produce liquors and general store items at low prices for cash.
Readied listings cover Liedertalel Concert Ort Castle Sale Mingenew Parish Pariah Hall social evening Carrick Entertaining Town Hall October 6 Greenough Show Pariah Hall October 13 Geraldton Show Wet Oz Heraklion Rates Moron Benevolent Society notice announces Bend 7 Pearl armen.
Shipping notices list sailing drafts from Geraldton for Fremantle and Meeth-Wertporte with MINDEROO and CHARON vessels. Captains Mille Bell schedule departures on October 8 and 22 with freight and passage inquiries directed to DAIGETY & CO in Geraldton.
Fragmentary notice discusses parcel materials and wiring in retirement tenement. Mentions Constentinn and Gasdoer, Geraldton. Perth prime not objected. Short, unclear details with limited readable facts.
At 350 a.m 5.8 Cosigachie Captain W R Clock left Eastern Staton One with passengers including Mrs Kelly H B Millar G Mr Dema ster B Licas MP O ffrien J Rowan and others. At 5 8 Kuombun Captain Meece departed Fremantle with Mrs Holland and 2 children Adelaide J Wreager Me bourne Io Mealy J Walter Lean Bourke Donovan Cameron Loftus and others. At 3 p.m Koombana bound Nor' Westporte with messengers Mevare Jack Davey and W It Roberts.
The steamer Movements list reports Whair Tamer ships bound for Geraldton Fremantle North West ports and Singapore with sailings from October to November. Geraldton departures noted Monday October ath. Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports on Wednesday and Thursday. Riverina leaving Sydney June and Melbourne and Adelaide in October. Arap shipping to Geraldton and Wallowa services to Sydney and Melbourne later in October.
Coolgirdie aboard the Koombana carried general woods and veners value. Passengers booked include Mosis K Brown and M. Ca Will for Fremantle, Mixa Gibson for Adelaide. From Eastern States 111 toma nf general woods, and Fremantle/Fremantle 195 tone reported.
A Perth Court letter argues that the legal system imposes ruinous costs on the poor, forcing lengthy appeals from Local to Supreme Court. Fees, daily rates for lawyers, clerical charges, and hidden costs drive up bills, threatening access to justice and favoring the wealthy over citizens with legitimate claims.
The Northampton Roads Board met September 25 with S Hosken chairing. Officers discussed Government Inspector plans for district inspection, grant needs of £304 9 4, boundary changes, culvert repairs, and listing roads for attention. Permissions granted for gates on multiple roads, while objections to certain rate relief were noted and objections to specific road removals or openings discussed.
An elderly resident Mr Joshua Edwards died yesterday aged 102. He once taught at Keenough Flats and left a widow, a daughter, and two sons. The funeral was held today with Rev E Wynders presiding at the Church of England Cemetery. In-law relatives Messersllagoll Whelan Cam and Rowland attended. Arrangements were by Mr G Lester.
A private road used solely by one station is discussed. Accounts show a payment of £45 19s 1d. The text notes the private nature of the road and the amount settled.
Melbourne reports Postmaster-General Sir John Quick faces a difficult decision on the new mail contract. Delegations from Queensland and Victoria oppose Western Australia’s claims while Fowler’s interests press WA’s case, arguing the schedule shifts would cause Fremantle letters to arrive after the inward mail to the East had departed.
In the House the Commonwealth was urged to enter a debt transfer, with assurances lacking for the transfer of state debt. The State Debts Bill and Agreement Bill were debated separately, while MPs noted regional payments and rising costs. Tasmania's position was highlighted as negotiations continued.
The list shows scratchings for the Epsom Handicap and Metropolitan Handicap events at the A J C meeting in Sydney with entries including Black Range My oma Hucklebery War Star and others.
Quoted odds list from Ferih includes Epcom 4 to 1 Parsee 7 to Flav inius and Maltine 1 to 4. Golden Sup Fer 12 to 1 Aboriginal 10 to 1 Kyeadgerie and Ayman 1 to 1. Derry-Evens Prince Foote 5 to 0 1 Malt King 1 to 1 Metropolitan Handicap 7 to 9 Flavel and Lord Nolan 10 to 1 Viaviniae and Didus 11 to 1 Kynd geri and Golden Slipper 1 to 1 Alivester 30 to 1 Malé King Hosx and Kyeadgerie.
Melbourne weather and race notes show entries for the VAI C Spring meeting at zero, with no figures, and a Sydney horse clash with an AJC fixture. Rainfall at Geraldton Post Office this week lists morning totals on the 7th, 26th, and 30th with 2, 10, and 94 points respectively.
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