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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
3
Captain Beck recalled the Stanford's wreck near a reef as night squalls, failing steering, and a broken rudder left the crew to abandon ship. Koolinda rescued passengers and crew, with lifeboats launched amid raging seas. All aboard eventually reached safety despite severe damage to the vessel.
The motor vessel Stanford with a cargo of coke and cement ran aground twelve miles north of Geraldton on Thursday. Underwriters' surveyor Captain R Sinclair and agent Mr. Foil Fernl arrived by plane to inspect the wreck, assessing salvage prospects while bad weather and a heavy swell hampered operations. The crew remained onboard or nearby, with plans to board the vessel if possible to recover cargo and inspect the ship, though temporary repairs or salvage options depended on internal conditions and sea state.
Geraldton residents recall the African Reef near Fremantle and its origin as a wreck tale from the loss of the African. The vessel ran aground near the Chapman River after a voyage from Fremantle, with timbers used to build three wall schooners. The three ships later met disaster, and local elder Mr Richard Horton recounts hearing of the reef’s name from his childhood decades ago.
Captain Beck, 43, long serving maritime master, has spent three decades with J. J. Stang's Stanford, the company's largest vessel and only warship. He recalls delivering the Stanford after a perilous reef stranding in 1924 and notes its modern cargo ship design. He previously commanded the Ailheim during wartime torpedo attacks in the Mediterranean and North Sea.
Advice indicates Ster A Terry will attend the State until early August. Mrs Sands and Mrs Shue depart for a holiday in the metropolis by car. Mr Herman of Perth on a brief business visit to Geraldton, returning to Youahil and Cue tomorrow. Mr CH Rowan of Woorres seeks medical advice in Melbourne with eye and ear concerns. tentative word suggests possible ear operation may be unnecessary. A meeting for local women is planned Wednesday morning. Governor General Gowrie’s party will not travel on the same train but will reach Geraldton Wednesday morning. Mrs Denalls leaves for the North-West, telegraph confirms seating arrangements.
Police report minimal details from a damaged text segment noting possible losses and a treaty reference. Readable lines mention authorities monitoring events and potential calls for action, with no clear names or dates. The fragment hints at a broader crisis context but lacks concrete facts.
After Reed River floods in Gippsland subsided, substantial damage became clear. Numerous families left homeless, thousands of cattle lost, forests stripped, and extensive property ruin reported across the region. Authorities assess relief and recovery needs.
In the metropolitan league football matches East Fremantle defeated South Fremantle Swan Thetridy beat Claremont Wert Perth triumphed over Peril.
Annual premiershift fixtures of the Geraldton and Mullewa football association teams feature a special train to Geraldton and a dinner at The Victoria Hotel. Mullewa riders travel by train at 11.20 and are joined by a Geraldton contingent for a keen match. Despite key Geraldton players being away in Perth for Country Week Hockey, the combined Geraldton team remains strong, promising a goal-rich contest and large attendance.
Arrangements are well in hand for a novelty games program on Monday at the Land recreation ground in celebration of King’s Birthday. The event, linked to the footballers’ barnar, features a direct poleball match between select teams from Geraldton National Football Association and curtain-raiser displays by veteran footballers. Named players and captains listed include WW Shephened, H. Hanlon, N. i Bvenell, A Mewls, T. Crwee, Gary Pees, J Park, W. Pass, J Powell, J Mor te, and many others forming two squads styled as Globes and Swag.
Geraldton Newapers Limited reports a town fundraising drive to raise money for a community welfare project. Volunteers and a small committee urge immediate contributions as plans proceed, with three donors named for early support and others encouraged to give.
The St Jubb's Presbyterian Church to hold farewell sermon tomorrow led by Mr H L McSelity with morning and evening services. Rev W A Lang will preach and lead the musical program including a sermon on Forgiveness and a piece by the junior choir. St John Ambulance members will attend. Parish Church notices include morning prayers, holy communion, and a gathering after evening prayer for parishioners to bid farewell to Abbott family.
Auction notes list multiple Merino classes for sale including wethers ewes hoggets and rams with ages from 2 to 4 years. Entries describe full mouth condition and mixed drafts with quantities from 20 to 850 head. Buyers must arrange terms with the auctioneers prior to sale and further entries are invited.
Through their audtior Mr GB Kearney the firm offers drafts of live Wethers 6 tooth to full mouth in good forward state carrying 12 twelfths war 2 tooth Wethers in good condition early shorn. The above batch of sheep is an immittive rot and audrabli salted to quick turn over.
Dalgety and Company Lit ted invite farmers to Neukinbuh Station sheep sale on July 1 1996 at 2 30 pm. Wethers forward fat young Rhubertes stock described as attractive, arriving in fat condition and drafted for easy handling. Terms to be arranged with auctioneers before sale.
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