An earlier version of Mac OS X is not installed

Had to repartition the HD of a G4 in our office, but when I get to the point of installing the OS I get the message: You cannot install Mac OS X on this drive. An earlier version of Mac OS X is not installed. If OS X 10.2 was a later install from an earlier version, the original discs are long gone. Not a Mac expert. What to do? And how do I now eject the disc?

Welcome to Apple Discussions neighbor!
The Update labelled disks require an earlier version of Mac OS X to be installed before you can install it. I hope you backed up your data before partitioning. If you lost the original installation disks which came with your computer, you can usually call AppleCare at 1-800-APLCARE for replacements. Always keep these discs in a safe place in case you need to reinstall. Only the full retail discs don't require a prior operating system to be installed.
See my FAQ* on used and refurbished Macs for sources you can get those older retail disks from:
http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html
And this FAQ* shows you what they look like:
http://www.macmaps.com/jaguartiger.html
* Links to my pages may give me compensation

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