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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
4
The Geraldton Guardian announces contact details for editorial and business communications and invites correspondents. Subscriptions may start anytime with quarterly and annual rates. notice given for end of current quarter and delivery options for Geraldton residents.
A parliamentary debate covers the Esperance railway project, irrigation bills, and a broad immigration stance. Speakers urge practical measures to advance irrigation schemes and railways while warning against restrictive immigration policies that could hinder Australia’s development.
The article notes Britain imported 300 million pounds worth of goods with 230 million more than Germany, Lloyd's Register places 19 million tons under British control versus 40 million world total, four million tons under German flag and four million under U S flag. It cites Britain building over 2 million tons last year and British centers Belfast Tees Tyne Clyde outperforming rivals, arguing domestic education equips the Old Country to compete globally.
Peter Forrester, a labourer, faced a police court on remand for possession of opium. His lawyer sought a guilty plea to a lesser charge, noting the accused’s clean record and hard work. The magistrate imposed a £20 fine plus costs or three months hard labor, giving two weeks to pay.
The Rev A J Bardy and Gen Sec of the Home Mission Department toured Northampton Chapman and Mingenew districts to extend church work. A new church in Northampton is hoped to be erected by year end and a second worker may be sent to aid ministers in Chapman My Erin and Yuna arvar.
General secretary of the West Australian Conference Mr Barclay will preach at the Dower Methodist Church in Dongarra on Sunday and deliver a Sunday school address. He will also attend a public meeting Monday and visit Three Springs to discuss placing a Home Missionary. The Dongarra Walkaway football team lost to visitors. Sunday School exams were held with promising results. harvest prospects look good as Show Ground stays in order and poultry entries rise.
Mails for numerous Western Australian towns close at Geraldton post office with specific cutoffs and frequent weekly schedules. Dates vary by location, including daily, twice weekly, and Friday options, plus private bags and special lines such as Murchison and Peak Hill.
A garbled notice outlines events at Beorwt on Friday with times around 12 1 and 1 50 pm. It mentions a train in Geraldton at 1 50 pm and a 5 pm departure, plus a race at 2 40. EA Udy Secretary.
The undermentioned sires are listed to stand at Minyounuoka including Collar and Berl Or with offspring of noted sires such as Galupin and Fisherman. Details show limited clarity but indicate a stud listing and requested fee of ten.
The advertises Craigie Mac 10224 as a two year old sire from Mont rave Mac 9055 and Marjorie 19500 by Kloulyke Isis. Described as true ScotLink type with strong temperament and apparent soundness. Fee set at seven Guineas with note of first and second season foals showing promise. Dam Beast 123 A.D.6H.B. noted. potential progeny from sire BIR GARNET highlighted as strong.
An 1900 Highland and Agricultural Show in Aberdeen features prize listings including horses and ponies. A notable colt by Lyskeur is auctioned at Edinburgh opportune for a transfer to America, with mentions of certificates and moony station care.
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