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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1913
Page
2
In a 1913 document dated Saturday April 191k, the council presents its programme for the month. The lunar cycle is outlined with new moon on April 7, first quarter on April 14, full moon on April 31, and last quarter on April 28.
A long, sprawling local report discusses the Geraldton council’s ponderings on gasworks costs, borrowing, and rate reductions. It mentions FRAN GREEN as agent, and references plans for future public expenditure and municipal finance alongside notes on geology visits, local deaths, land allotments, and community events.
Calculations of daily sunrise and sunset times for Conte County, California, using standard astronomical formulas. Includes solar noon, solar altitude, and twilight ranges for the given latitude and longitude, with notes on seasonal variations and observer location.
Fragmentary notes report Charon departing Fremantis for Ger alta on April 27 and Geraldton to Nar Weal jets via Java and Singapore on a 3K route. Mentions NFareo laven Sgraldion for Freman around May 1 with further movements from Fecmustic to Ger aldion and North Weat Java.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a broad commerce and tax theme across New South Wales Tasman Australia and other colonies. Mentions Perth St Georges Terrace and various districts. Indicates hotel and retail sectors must be counted and taxed, with implications for buyers and businesses across Australasia.
The Tor Ocean Steamship Company Limited and the West Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited announce a united service arrangement under the United Service banner. The agreement aims to streamline liner operations between Australian ports and overseas destinations, with coordinated schedules and shared vessels to improve reliability.
Fragmentary report from Garaldton describing ships and captains Mills Rickerteon Pagteinh and Cat. lilly with events on April and May around Geraldton, indicating naval patrol movements and renaming of vessels under Captains Mills and Rickerteon.
Police Court proceedings in Geraldton feature a drunkenness charge against John McCleneky of Yulgoo and a Prohibited Immigrant case. McCleneky sought release to catch a train, while authorities remanded another unnamed immigrant for further action.
Births marriages and deaths notice reports the death of Truman on 1 April in South Australia at age 88. The text references local institutes and departments, mentions financials and library reading rooms, and lists various names and activities, though much of the OCR is garbled.
A damaged OCR item details a stock bazaar on Sanmeoud Street opposite Queers Park. It mentions weekly sales and various goods, with garbled wording about unloading by rail and inventory. The readable content points to a local market operation with stock and sales activity, though specifics are unclear due to transcription errors.
The report notes horses auctioned at private sale with total value around £51, while several animals remained unsold. It also covers two funerals of notable locals, the Truman and Schorer families, with details on service times, attendees, and mourners. Also mentioned is a Chicago inventor claiming a new metal defying slime removal.
Tonight and Monday evening bring the celebrated ace entertainer Val Vousden to town. Promotion promises high merit and an evening not to be missed by amusement seekers. The show follows Vousden’s successful tour of the region with a partial program featuring the famed act.
A Liberal candidate outlines a series of town events to rally support. He plans gatherings Friday Saturday and Monday, aiming to boost his campaign and address local concerns. The note emphasizes active outreach and sustained momentum ahead of votes.
A fragment reports a cricket match where Railways scored a comfortable win at Queen's Park. Mercantiles advanced by 176 for 8 at the Recreation Ground, then added a run before time. Listed are Mercantiles first innings batters and results with several dismissals and not outs.
A fragmented report from a distant water board hints at a puzzling disappearance involving American millice Rire Joseph Martin. Statements reference the Walmer Castle and a long voyage from Paris, with distant travel details and a strike affecting ferry and transport routes.
Fragmentary item notes underwriting proceedings in London. Text is garbled with misspellings and missing context, but indicates a discussion of favorable conditions or outcomes. No clear persons, dates, or organizations fully identifiable from the readable lines.
Mr Frank Wilcom, leader of the Opposition, expresses pleasure at hearing good terms secured. He hopes the nation will proceed with care through the coming year, with purchase money flowing for tramways and related plans in London to be liquidated, despite some strain on breakers.
In an interview Deputy Premier Hon. T Bath MLA outlines loan market conditions. He cites General Bank rates, New Zealand and South Africa applications, and government borrowing plans. He notes a £3,000,000 issue, underwriters at 4 percent, and limited public uptake amid tight money markets.
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