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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
2
Geraldton district notices show a town hall service led by Commissioner Hay and a life and work society meeting. The article mentions a summer camp plan, a visit by ships from New Zealand, and local safety and municipal notes. Also referenced are weather, fashion promotions, and community reminders including a police anniversary event.
Calculations for Geraldton area provide sunrise and sunset data based on latitude. The report outlines solar timings and related solar position figures derived from a method labeled Meirenomer, with reference to an instrument or system designated by Gtr. H. The text emphasizes precision in dawn and dusk estimates for the locale.
A notice highlights an extensive sale catalog for a well known directory spanning Western Australia Victoria South Australia Tasmania New Zealand and Great Britain. It declares the publication will reach city and rural towns, promising value to buyers and noting publishers Princes Buildings Georges Terrace.
Agents in marine trade report a bold port maneuver with swift rigging and secured lines. A notable event ties large ships to a staged arrival, signaling increased activity in the northern ports and potential shifts in regional logistics.
The notice advertises opening of winter clothing including overcoats oilskin coats and general attire at James' Red House. It mentions shipments or arrivals from Fremantle Singapore Java and several ports with dates in late April and May. The text lists coats and other items and urges customers to visit.
The note lists handicaps for the Geraldton race meeting to be held on Saturday April 26 and mentions local figures and clubs involved. It references Bond and Deceased’s family, hospital connections, and a Japanese steamer incident near Rangoon. Also covered are goldfield events, accepts for Doncaster Handicap and other principal races, with names like Utopian Gladly Simple Maid andOrient Queen appearing among entrants.
A fragmentary report notes Seester Pearce will assume charge of the diocese as part of a church leadership realignment. Details are incomplete but reference to ministerial roles and the missite al diocese suggest reorganizational changes under new oversight.
A fragmented OCR item promises timely action with a general note of satisfaction on all sides. It advertises summer attire including blouses costumes skirts and other items at a forthcoming sale, mentioning a promotional event and a yearly schedule.
The annual Matrict Jockey U meeting reported a successful event with good track order and fair attendance. The program featured multiple races including Flying Handicap, Selling Hack, and Yalgoo Handicap with notable contenders such as Thundalarra, Jacob, Le Brune, Milner, and Bonnievale, where close finishes and strategic riding defined the outcomes.
Elena Griffiths, sentenced to five months in prison in the Bennett conspiracy trial, has been released. In Perth, Robert Wallace’s Bankruptcy Court examination is set for today. Metropolitan area prices for ears and a mob in Kimberley Wallocks averaging £17 per head were noted. Henry McGaw was seriously injured in North Fremantle after a bike accident. Montenegro proposes £1,200,000 in compensation for Skutari. Belgium’s industrial troubles intensify with 20,000 workers striking and 50,000 troops maintaining order. Mrs Pankhurst remains defiant. reports claim her license was torn up and she was returned to Holloway Prison in poor health. A disappearance in London of American millionaire Joseph Martin spurred a £1,000 reward. Martin’s firm reportedly filed a petition via Reuters. Vickers Armstrong, Whitworth, Scots plan airship construction, with government talks ongoing. A cattle incident near Geraldi caused injuries to T. J. Eakins. Western Australia March exports valued at £341,9. imports about £10,000 more. The King of Spain narrowly escaped an ambush as a would-be shooter attacked Alegre, who was knocked to the ground. Employers respond to the British Boilermakers’ union demands with wage hikes and discipline concerns. General Botha and Hertzog clash over policy. Botha invites Hertzog to discuss. A Melbourne jury found a dressmaker guilty of assaulting a train passenger after a Hawthorn incident. Telegraph lines were disrupted yet again, with some period reports delayed.
In a Commercial Court case Messrs In gram and Moyle sued Services Main Unns du Treport over tea at sea involving two tons of metallic sodium aboard the steamer Hardy off Great Tower Street. An accident caused fires and explosions, crew injuries, and the ship sinking after sodium on deck broke its lashings. Plaintiffs sought £1,968 with costs. verdict for the plaintiffs. Geraldton Cuantlan noted. The tale ends with an invitation to attend a display of new dress.
Sydney report from April 194m notes Viscount Woleckey, once heir to a fortune, in a search involving miners. Men object to police presence as the scene unfolds with uncertainty over wealth, status, and motives.
Fragmentary text describes a prison sensational episode in Melbourne with an accused man contemplating death by suicide. Mentions a court appearance, names possibly Moorea and Williams, and references Perth Hospital and secretary dismissal. The exact events and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
In a dense report the players AY u Pete Les See and Arthur Criddle TD lead a cricket event at Forrester Coliseum with notable mentions of Br Brede and ML Anderson. The piece highlights a successful hat trick and strong team play across departments amid a tense crowd.
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