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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

2

Insurance rates drop for crops and hay in Geraldton

Liverpost and London and Globe Insurance Company assets exceed £11,500,000. The firm offers reduced rates across all classes, including hail insurance for crops. Prompt settlements. Representatives for Murchison Forwarding Co., Geraldton, with contact at Freemasons Hotel Buildings.

Liverpost and London and Globe Insurance Company, Ltd Great Insurance Company OF the World Murchison Forwarding CO Geraldton E Hankins Freemsson

Dalgety and Company offers wheat purchases in Geraldton

Dalgety Company of Geraldton states it has arranged for sprouting seals and is prepared to purchase wheat in any quantity for forward delivery. The firm also offers advances against growing crops and invites applications to quote specifics.

Geraldton

Queensland Insurance Coy list shows ship voyage note

A fragment describes Mr. D Ballantine and a specially fitted vessel sailing from Geraldton to Port Darwin via intermediate ports on Monday December 4 1918. It lists agents at Marine Terrace with references to green and other markings.

Geraldton Port Darwin Laa Lange Seat

Shipping movement notes from Fremantle and Geraldton

Multiple vessels announce departures around December with routes between Fremantle Geraldton Albany Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney. Charon heads Fremantle to Geraldton December 17 while Paroo sails Fremantle to Geraldton December 4. Zealandia departs Fremantle for four ports on Saturday December 13. Minderoo sails Geraldton to Fremantle around December 17.

Charon Geraldton Fremantle Paroo Geralton Minderoo Manus Zealandia Albany Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Dagteish Minderod Nort-West Java Singapore Dagleish PAMCO Richardson Ier

Electoral Districts Bill sparks party clash in legislature

The December 4 1913 session saw Labour MPs oppose a bill to readjust electoral boundaries and appoint three commissioners to advise on representation. The measure would reduce southern constituencies from four to three, drawing protests from Gascoyne Roebourne and Witharra supporters who view rapid amendments as party driven. The government pledged to consider commissioners' recommendations, with potential amendments to empower ministers to override or align outcomes with party interests.

Labour Tht Allsorthern Gascoyne Roebourne Am Witharra Fox Hydle Firecomes Timsarven Riticinm

Wheat growers seek advances against growing crops

A fragmented wartime notice from JOHN DARLING and SON appeals to farmers of the Vietnam era to obtain advances against advancing wheat crops. The readable fragment mentions wheat and a call for action by the undersigned.

John Darling and Son

North State Representation in Parliament Debate

A speaker urges the injunction to commissioners to retain four northern seats, arguing the north’s population entitles it to fair representation. He contends remote communities and the north’s inherent wealth justify its I.D. share, warns against reducing representation, and advocates amendments and non political commissioners to ensure a balanced Electoral Districts Bill.

Gladstone

Plant stock bazaar and Mullewa sale announced

Local notice lists Plant stock bazaar with five superior draught mares and geldings, low light harness horses, and a dray and buggy to be sold tomorrow. Mullewa sale advertises 30 draught mares and geldings at Mullewa next Sunday at 1 pm.

Plant'’s Mullewa Mullews Tenindewa J. H. Plant Saniday

Dongarra Methodists Anniversary Service and Local News

Sunday services planned at Dongarra Methodist Church with Rev J E Stone officiating to mark the church anniversary. Meanwhile Mr Miao to officiate at Trewin. crops around Yuha reported yielding well and weather noted as unsettled. an electric plant accident injured engine driver Jack Rowe but caused no service interruption.

Dongarra Yuha Rowland Yuhi Thi Jack Mowe Rows Rowe Lanes Howe

Quo Vadis film hailed as a Roman epic reproduction

Mrs H Passmore will print the Town Pictures Limited paid £4000 for a cinematic adaptation of Henry Sienkiewicz Quo Vadis. The Cines Co presents a faithful six reel production praised for accuracy and dramatic intensity. The box plan is at Snell's for reserved seats.

H. Passmore Prinmnj Tures Limited Henry Seukiewiek Nero Cines Co Qrat

Correspondence on Victoria District Revenue Clauses

A reader writes about withheld reply from Havibie on the Victoria District revenue controversy. The letter asks whether the facts will be made public and notes the issue dated November 1. The writer urges clarity on the public disclosure and responsibility for disclosure.

Victoria

News and Notes From A Distant Trading World

Market mood is damp as Canada plans underwriting of 4 per cent £4,000,000 bonds at 97. London storage-rate cuts favor large meat producers over small traders. Duke of Connaught’s jewels reportedly stolen but later said to be gifts to Captain Grant. Frederick Pater faces charges in alleged betting schemes involving Capt. Pennington. French Deputies pass £59,000,000 war loan by 291 to 370. Wrestler Tremblay fails to beat Miller after an hour. Alsace-Lorraine workers threaten work stoppage over wage bond dispute. Sydney runner Shrubb wins a 40 mile race. Privy Council hearings on Commonwealth v Colonial Sugar Refining Company address constitutional limits on self-government. Royal Commission comments on liberty of subject and imperial oversight.

Mackensie New Zealand Port of London Authority Duke of Connaught Garver Forsels Grant Frederick Pater Haw Jesse Pennington West Bromwich Albom Pater Fyster Pennington Chamber of Deputies Eugene Tremblay Walter Miller Canvin Tremblay Almsce Lorraine Lieut Vom Peerstner Kaiser Sydney Nova Scotia Alfred A. Shrubb H. St Jives Shrubb Gimindebe The Privy Council Commonwealth Culonial Sugar Refining Company Merbert Finlay K.C Robert Finks Crown Robert Finlay Viewnant Haldane Great Britain

Northampton Roads Board Monthly Meeting Deliberations

The Northampton Roads Board held its monthly meeting with Chairman C. H Counsel and members Killey Allen Teakhe and Martin present. Discussions covered the objection to lameing Reserve 281, a proposed Heart Break Hill reclamation, ward system schedules from PWD, alterations to location 2082, and new valuations for the proclaimed area. Accounts were passed totaling £0.00.

Tia Share Board C. H Counsel Killey J. Allen G. Teakhe E Martin PWD Anjl Yubs Sa 2A Heart Break Hill P.W.D P.w.il Glasa P.W. 1 Talepayers

Personal Items From Yarrafong Visit Sirs Drage

Mrs L D Mitchell and Miss Mitchell of Yarrafong visit Sir T A Drage of Northansptam. Mrs Mitchell intends south for Christmas holidays. Mr IL Thompson of Railway Hotel Yalgoo is about ten days on business. Mrs Thompson remarks her fitter about twenty years of life, and he plans taking her for a catandoe holiday to the ew varn Giaten.

L. D. Mitchell Mitschell Yarrafong T. A. Drage

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