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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment references travel or shipping between Geraldton and Fremantle with unclear vehicle or route details. Mentions an address or unit, but specifics are unreadable, leaving the exact origin, destination, and action indiscernible.
Messrs Malzety and Co Ltd report steamers departing Fremantle and Geraldton for Java Singapore and the Northwest, with services to Nor West ports. Vessels Burrumbeet and others set sail from Sydney Melbourne and Albany towards Fremantle and Timor via multiple routes, dates shown as late December.
Funeral arrangements announced with interment at the Freslyevinn Cemetery with services by the undertaker.
The district awaits improved access to a location famed for Abrolhos and early Australian history. Visitors would find archaeological interest, good fishing in sheltered coves, and potential state value tied to future trade. The guns services and Colonial Office support reducing delays for visiting this historic site.
A public meeting backed plans for Abrolhos Island excursions and extended Geraldton tourism. Officials seek suitable accommodation, transport, and new sports events to attract visitors from Perth and districts, boosting local trade. A committee will push for road access, venues, and broader community support.
Council agrees to accept a tender from the W A Trustee and Executor Co for No 5 loan of 9000 pounds at a premium of 11s, avoiding the need to fix a rate for loan No 2. Dr Brede notes No 3 loan exists and funds may be scarce, while a loss on advertising and a 5% loan fee are acknowledged. Fire arson case: Chas W Cann appears at Quarter Sessions over October fires. Sydney absence cited.
English side won by a decisive margin as none of the home team’s bowlers troubled the visitors. Final scores and specifics were unclear due to damaged text but the match concluded midweek with England on top by a comfortable lead.
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