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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
2
Reported in a special Easter sale note shareholders debate strategy as directors avoid meetings. The piece traces hopes for a prosperous financial year, potential dividends, and plans to expand operations amid industry competition and rising trade.
From Geraldton to Fremantle the CHAMON under Captain Dagiish is scheduled to depart on or about Friday April 11.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamship of 3,000 tons speed 15 knots with Captain James in command. Mentions ports including Carnarvon Onslow Port Hedland Broome Derby Wyndham and Sora placeholder text.
The report lists arrivals and passenger details with ships and routes. Fremantle and Geraldton are key ports with passengers aboard and cargo movements to Carnarvon, Perth, Sydney, and Singapore. Notable vessels include Gorgon, Riverina, and Charon with services to Java and Angapore and schedules around April 11.
Fragments from a 1923 document discuss shareholder meetings, directors relying on attendance, and ongoing concerns about dividends and liability. The text references names and terms like Viking and Ununited Usbiliey without clear context, indicating partial OCR and corrupted phrasing.
Local items recount statements by Mr. Jones from Patagonia about settlers scouting new pastures in Western Australia. The Federal capital sermon in Adelaide notes prayers for Canberra and calls for broader blessings. News covers a magnet mine paper venture, railway backhaul ideas, and a hostile dog population issue.
Ballarat meeting results from Melhourme show racing outcomes across hurdles maiden plate and flying handicap events. Poona Sammie Wassoru Wetting and Kilian Houie George Prince Camillo appear among winners with various betting notes and placings.
Shipping report from Port Hedland describes gale winds from the ESE and hurricane force conditions offshore. Bullarra voyage to Fremantle ended after a brief stay. eight inches of rain fell in 34 hours with over tem inches total noted, no damage at Port Hedland, and rough seas along the northwest coast.
Poorly legible report notes heavy rains at Mt Magnet with creek running strong and pools forming. Forecast mentions a band of rain extending toward Geraldton, affecting the extreme SW. Further details unclear due to damaged text.
Mr Roberts the noted Meskatharra mining man died at Lawley on Monday. The report notes his racing under the alias UL McDonald of horses North Eastern and Linstock. A Perth telegram updates health of Governor Sir Harry Barron as improving.
An account of an Easter outing at Yuba Creek with a dance, a big dinner, and a show of contests including open handicap and ladies races. Highlights include two girls racing, a thread needle event, high jump, and a late evening convert and dance at Mr. Carson's. Visitors from Northampton noted.
The Yuna Farmers Association held its monthly meeting on the 30th ultimo with President Sir 2 Game ald detailing members Mesure Brote Hottie Aimtant son Shvey Taylor Sith Ran Storey Maldeo Ruddall. A letter from Mir Matt non MLA referenced trough and tank at Went Yuns Siding. Under Secretary for Water asked for actions and responses from District Surveyor District Engineer Nortanegg Revd Board and Bursars and Settlers Association of Woke for detailed particulars. The meeting closed with thanks to the chairman.
A fragment describes a Western Australian nugget shown in Lamia, weighed 15 ounces and said to be impure. It notes shipments of finest Australian gold to England and mentions a Perth company storing and displaying specimens with finished articles for public view.
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