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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
2
Queensland Insurance lists Mr D Ballantine as agent for the Australian Company and promotes a lowest range of cover. Surrey chemists and associates are urged to proceed with insured risks as advised.
A jumble of insurance lines from the Liverpool and London Globe and other firms touts fire life and accident coverage. Mentions assets, losses, and business interruption with scattered company names and locations in a largely unreadable layout.
The record lists Fulloon Aug W last quarter on Aug 14 with references to a pew moon and Aug 2 last quarter phases. This fragment indicates calendar reference points for lunar observation in a historical newspaper item without clear narrative context.
State steamship service announces shipments from Gerakilon to Fremanthe aboard the Sankint and from Gerakilon to Derby on the same voyage. Vague text indicates port timings and destinations with possible errors in names.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to PHAROS, MINDEROO, and a captain. appears tied to an August event but details are incomplete. Readable bits indicate a listing of persons or ships with dates, but names and actions are obscured.
Movements from Fremantle to Geraldton and West ports are listed with departures on August 1 and August 15, including Gorgon and Charon Weave services. A fire on a Perth to Geraldton train damaged goods. Geraldton Dramatic Society promotes A White Lie with new scenery and costumes. Local court and legal updates discuss pauperis avenues and legal aid. plus weather and upcoming athletic and community events in Geraldton.
Fragmentary local note mentions the head of operations directing vigilance in Mailway Yards and potential measures to abate a persistent issue. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions are readable from the damaged text.
In Perth yesterday Norwood beat South Fremantle 4 goals 9 behinds to 3 behinds by a small margin. The match saw Norwood trail at times before securing the win with key plays from standout players.
Mr J H Lefroy District Surveyor at Geraldton relieves Mr Marshall Fox Narrogin during his absence on Tang service leave. Lefroy previously relieved Mr Camm at Xor-Adah for the Kalter holiday tour. It is not yet known who will relieve Lefroy at Geraldton. Mr A M Janksom Fremantle has arrived to relieve Mr A Faulkner Adelaide SS Company local manager. Mr Faulkner travels to Queensland to recuperate after illness. many friends wish him a full recovery.
The article discusses Chinese sailors versus other foreigners in British shipping. It notes hostility to the Chinese while other colored crews are less objected to. It cites captains' reports that Chinese crews may be more reliable, but warns of serious trouble if Irish workers’ demands influence policy and notes fears of disruption at sea and potential disasters.
The council met last night with Mayor A A Kempton and members Clarke Sander Geriner Stone Coblack Goldbers Meadowcroft Irisle and Carlen. They debated rat control and disease risk amid dog and cat issues and approved street improvement offers while Harbour Works progress and fire station site talks continued.
A confused exchange outlines a stalled arrangement between the Council and the Board regarding a motor fire valve provision and station rear commotion. The Board notes delays while suggesting updates and potential stalls for a bore and provisions.
Citizens report a tense council session where motions on town clerk tenure and salary, health inspector duties, and officer appointments dominated. Cr Meadowcroft and Cr Stone clashed over notices, with amendments aiming to review staff reports and ensure office efficiency.
Fragmented text notes dates and events for Africultural shows with references to local officials and district engines. The readable portions mention a bright standard and purple drapery, implying ceremonial displays and community participation at a local fair.
Tas yeely meoirtie, Spall te Sehecribers i.
Fragmentary OCR shows Andrew Lang satire on eggs versus goods demand. mentions advertising and a witness, with references to a millinery business and oversupply concerns. The garbled text implies a local trade discussion on prices and marketing.
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