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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
2
Government Astronomer Perth provides August moon phase data. Readings note new arene on August 20 and August 28 as town wall and livertales concert. Various auctions and social events listed from September through October including furniture sales and estate auctions with local auctioneers in Geraldton and nearby towns.
A Geraldton notice sheet lists shipping calls by Anstice line and Dalcety & Co for Fremantle and North West Ports, plus a report on the Football Association meeting in the Club Hotel with a Railway Club protest denied. Local notices cover address changes, rural inspections, auctions, and upcoming community events.
The Kalgoorlie turf column reports unsettled betting with acceptances due. It lists prices for the Boulder Cup Fort-afix Haxnans Handicap and other events, plus Newmarket style racing notes in a crowded summary of results, winners, margins, and times.
Dalzeig and Co Ltd reports steamer movements with Parco sailing Fremantle to Geraldton on August 23 and to North West ports Java and Singapore on August 21. Charon, Organ, Minvetws, Burrambeet, Adlinidle, and Pronantte movements listed toward Geraldton and Singapore with various August dates.
A list of polling locations and schools in the 1911 General Elections including Vieraldton, Greeswuch, Isseka, Nabawah, Pindar, Tendall, and Tenindewa with chief polling sites and resident addresses. A notice mentions a cattle trespass case at Sand Springs and a horse impounded, to be sold if unclaimed by August 12, 1911.
City council debates the choice between day labor and contracting for carting work. Measures to call tenders are discussed, with critics arguing day labor is inefficient and costly, while supporters urge supervised improvements and budget savings. The mayor blocks immediate action, and the council adjourns.
A War Ger ma Bowling Club member announces the sale of three lands and estates at Windsor Victoria. Mr F W Stadion, a health insurer clerk, resigns as accountant and agent to the council. The thirteenth anniversary of a temperance event at Richt Heeks Keily is noted with convent school prayers and entertainment for children and a bishop visit.
A wrangle at One Council over a road project near the back beach centers on a deep cutting and the pace of work. Dr Bartlett and Cr Brede clash over supervision, inspector duties, and whether the road meets specifications while staff defend progress amid disputes and delays.
The Trinity Colleges of Music and Associated Board exams were held with Mrs. Cher by A owaki and P11 Mytes. Results show high marks for several pupils including Dem thy Browne and Gladys Rastom. Mr Myles praised the training the children received and the overall performance.
A partial wire from Constable Clark informs of an ongoing inquiry by Sven Qvath and a Child taspen tor Holmes. The message mentions locating a Find ra and a to day that night, with immediate enquiries expected.
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