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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
2
A civic reception at the Council Chambers featured remarks on Engebrecht’s Shilling Fair and the Geraldton Committee of School Management. Rev WF Shannon addressed attendees as various church and local figures discussed school governance and community initiatives.
Shipping agents Burns, Philp and Co report vessel movements. Monaro departs Fremantle for Fremantle and Eastern States on Saturday 25th Anal. Waraalpi sails Fremantle to Geraldton on Monday 1st inst. Adelatas covers several departures including Fehungely and Kyarra from Fremantle to Sydney and Adelaide. Many ships list Fremantle, Geraldton, and Fremantle routes with tentative June sailings and port calls.
A letter from ALK Davies, Secretary of Geraldton District Council, discusses an electoral infringement issue. It notes printers not authorized and references the Liberal League. Warnings are deemed necessary to prevent poll disruption, with supporters of Mr. Trew cited as able to bear the contempt.
Australia secure a narrow win over Northamptonshire in a tightly fought match on March 12. Creery and Macartney produced assured knocks as Australia totalled 127, with Mayne Jennings and others contributing. Northamptonshire struggled with the bat in both innings and were unable to mount a decisive reply.
May 12 report from London notes South Africa and Surrey played a tense match with Surrey edging ahead by a narrow margin. Readers are shown partial score lines for both teams across first and second innings, with each side scoring 175 total in one innings and unspecified figures in the other. Wit appears as a misspelled winner’s name in the clumsy OCR.
At Geraldton Town Hall on Friday night Mr Wilson denounced the Scaddan Government's policy while praising Mr Drew as a citizen, arguing the Liberal platform favors land reform and wage relief. He urged electors to judge by actions, criticizing cost of living measures and government finances. The speech supported Mr Maynard for Central Provinces vacancy, framing the choice as between Drew’s record and Maynard’s Liberal stance.
Fragmentary text portrays a political contest with references to candidates Mr Maynard and alternative figures, amid phrases about electoral strategy and party support. The garbled OCR hints at a district election, candidate strengths, and expectations of elector engagement.
Market notes by S Mackensix report a furniture sale on account of Mr Jones with late attendance and pricing issues. Saturday sales saw few buyers due to limited advertisement, with two horses and various goods sold. Listings include produce and regional items, though many details are unclear and prices vary by item.
Citizens press claims against Government railways over repeated freight delays. Merchandises perishables, poultry, and perishables faced extended hold times and misdelivered shipments. Officials discuss possible Sunday delivery windows to ease failures and restore trade flow.
The Greenough Roads Board held a meeting at tin Gecemonary with attendees and allies noted. Elections were held with Mie Uline elected chair. various officers and members discussed river reserves, grants, and duties including McCartney Reed repairs and Groveina fencing project. expenses totaled £29 for a trial and salaries.
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