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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
2
State Steamship Service logs show Tremgolia at 8 knots under Captain Jemmes with cargo and passengers to Geraldton and Be Kelsay, destination Wyndham a Toth Dearete, dated April, with a noted fare of £1 return 25 per leg and agents at Marine Terrace.
The fragment lists dates and routes for shipments. On or about Friday April 21 Sharon commanded by Captain Daglelsh travels to a destination, and on Monday April 28 Geraldion transfers to Morth-West DHATON under Captain Dagress for Wreighta and Passage by ETY CO. jerskiton Fremantle Carnarvon.
Dalgety and Co Ltd reports ship movements for April with the liner Tapert sailing Geraldton to Fremantle on April 11, Gorgon Fremantle to Geraldton on April 18, Organ Geraldton to Singapore on April 14, Thar Fremantle to Nor-West ports Java and Singapore on April 24, Ivutina Sydney to Melbourne to Adelaide and then to Ermanthe in April.
Moon phase dates listed include new moon on April 1 first quarter on April 8 full moon on April 15 and last quarter on April 23, with sunrise sunset data calculated for the given latitude and longitude.
Reports cover Junior Football Association meeting at Mr Brede's, a disciplinary case, Rovers Football Club annual general meeting with renewed officers and improved outlook, Bardwell life saving class donations, Hyland's Circus performance praise, Geraldton water reticulation workers pay dispute, and March savings bank statistics showing account changes and withdrawals.
Geraldton Canadian reports on wet conditions and faith community updates. The Tuesday APHID eh note highlights unusual weather patterns and a 191 percent figure tied to a local metric, with no further context provided. The page blends community topics and atmospheric observations for the Geraldton area.
A half yearly meeting evaluates the financially shaky but salvageable Vialt ing Name Scheme. It notes limited coupon uptake, reliance on Kirwaint entertainment for revenue, and urges broader subscriber push to avoid depleting the fund.
A fragment hints at a debate over ways and means and urges all engaged in the work to think clearly and consider how best to achieve the objective. The text signals intensity and a call for collective deliberation to determine the best path forward.
Speculation ends as government announces several worker housing sites opening in a fortnight in Geraldton. Locations include Marine Terrace Angursillinsti Pulegrs Street and Crowther Street with viewable plans at the District Land and Survey Office. Also notes Meekatharra shooting inquiry verdict that death of Hester resulted from an accidental discharge. Charlottenburgs widows town census reveals high female surplus and few widowers. Lady Vowlers Indies' afternoon at Geraldton bowling area to start Saturday.
Geraldton bowling team members captained by Tohmson Treilie Armitage Oliver Young Fels and Randle recount their Easter visit to Perth for the Country Championship. They note one early loss to Bunbury, praise hospitality from Perth clubs and the secretary Mr Hamill, and list several match results and venues. They also praise metropolitan greens built by local authorities and suggest council support for such facilities.
Cricket Notes report the Mercantiles dominating the Railways by a large margin and nearing an innings victory. Geraldton looms as a strong challenger while Rock joins centurions and Healey posts a five run win. The next Saturday’s key clash promises a tight battle for points despite captain McDonald’s absence.
The Meckatharis Miner relays a graphic dispatch from Nanine about record rains in the Great Southern District. A 3 inch downpour inundated creeks and damaged stock as Timms of Murchison Downs saved hundreds of sheep, with many drowned. Malcom Johnstone and a Wiluna coachman also faced flood dangers and horses were swept away. The Nanine take has ample water for aquatic sports through the coming winter.
Vorvendt reports unsettled conditions with showers in the southwest. Mostly fine in the southeast. Winds shift from southwest to southeast. Gale warnings near the central coast between Port Macquarie and Norfolk Island.
Grimshaw Valley portion started for Geraldton's new water supply with a six month timeline. Officials expect mains to run from a pumping station to a reticulation network, delivering a reliable supply though water may contain solids.
Dank, at Geraldton, departs Saturday for a holidays trip to the East lasting six to eight weeks. His party includes enjerald time and passenger Mr A. E. Grant. Also noted is appointment of Mr WB Fallows as member of the ceasing Court for the Vanoria district, replacing Edward Pope who resigned.
The Horckreper's success hinges on the staff’s efforts and Mr Stephenson of the Coliseum invited theatre workers to an evening event at the Hall to show appreciation for their contributions during salt year.
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