Visit of HMA S Australia to Geraldton
The visit of the Australian battleship Austral to Geraldton is reported with details of its armament, displacement, and features. Commanded by Captain W S Chalmers, DSC RN, the ship is described as flagship and sister to Canberra, with eight 6 inch guns, four 4 inch guns, two-pounder anti aircraft mounts, and eight 21 inch torpedo tubes.
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UMASS
Austral
Aga
Geraldton
Agaist
Australia
Austral Weed
Washington
HALAS
Canberm
Austen
W.S Chalmers
DSC. RN
Civic reception to officers in Australia event
An early visit to HALAS Australia featured a ceremonial reception for officers aboard a warship anchored in the bay. The Mayor invited a sail out to survey local products, with beer the only sample so far. The program included sports and remarks on naval security and international peace, contrasting views on warfare and commerce.
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Darwin
Howie
Navy
Australia
Alent
Naval Ball Tonight At Geraldton Yacht Club
A naval ball is planned for tonight at the Geraldton Yacht Club hall in Australia. Volunteers have organized arrangements with strong attention to security and the hall’s readiness. Mrs AT Logan will handle the supper, and a dance for ratings of H. Australia is expected, with Geraldton Yacht Club members managing the event details.
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Halas
Australia
Geritron Yack Club
AT. Logan
H. Australia
Geraldton
Licensing Court Grants Occasional License Dance Evening
The Resident Magistrate Mir B. Mc Ginn presided over a general sitting of the Licensing Court yesterday. The session focused on granting an occasional license for an evening dance event.
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Mir B. McGinn
Marying
Australian Naval Visit Draws City Officials and Guests
The port welcome featured Captain Chalmers and crew with a reception led by the Mayor. Speakers praised the Navy’s role in keeping sea routes open, and the ship’s personnel were listed. A debate over a licensing matter followed the festivities as plans for an after-dinner gathering were discussed.
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Chamers
Chalmert
Chalmers
Iis
Hollings
Bayle
Th Chamber of Commerce
Goli Nh
F.W. Bennetts
Te Aworiation
A. Kempton
Hall
Alan
Australia
Appearance of Elm an ship's band on Esplanade tomorrow
Town Clerk Mr De 1 Maffate reports Captain Chalmers consented to the band of EL MAN Australia to render nine music pieces on the Esplanade tomorrow evening starting at 7 o'clock.
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de 1. Maffate
Captain Chalmers
Elman
Australia
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