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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
Wheat buyers announce readiness to purchase any quantity for forward delivery and invite applications to quote terms. They also offer advances against growing crops, with conditions available on request.
Shipping notices list Minderoo sailing around December 17 from Geraldton to Fremantle and North West Ports with Minderoo later in January. Gorgon is scheduled December 31 1914 and Charon under Capt Dagleish to depart December 21 1913 from Geraldton to Java and Singapore.
Megara Dalgety & Co ship agents report vessel movements: Charon departs Fremantle for Northern Western ports on December 21, 1915, excluding Derby. Minderoo sails Geraldton to Fremantle then Fremantle to Northern West ports on January 4, 1911. Gorgon leaves Geraldton for Fremantle on December 11, 1913. Zealandia departs Fremantle for Albany Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney on Saturday December 13.
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Two townsmen removed Miss Bardwell's springboard from the esplanade pier hoping to shield it from vandalism. A jumper crossed the makeshift bridge, a helper pushed from behind, sending both the plank and the climber into the sea. He recovered his belongings and condemned the youths, while courts, football history, and council salary debates fill a crowded local page.
State Steamship Service announces the Western Australia, 38000 tons at 18 knots under Captain James Rodger, bound Geraldton to Port Darwin via Fremantle, sailing December 8 1903 if possible. Fast North West coast liner with tropic refrigerator, passenger rates include £1168 return £33s steerage and reduced North-West passages by Green and Co.
The Finance Committee advised replacing H. W. Lance with W. Currie as manager of both municipal electric light and gas works. The council adopted the report, Lance was given notice, Currie to take charge. anticipated saving about £170 per year. Currie previously applied for the post, after Lance’s appointment.
Geraldton Municipal Council debated proposed price schedules for supplying current to the Railway Department. Pricing tiers ranged from 6d per unit for the first 300 units to 2d for over 5000 units, with monthly demand projections from 2000 to 5000 units. Council considered plant expansion, legal opinion, and Finance Committee referral, noting potential profits and risks of insufficient capacity. The Coyne bought an electrically driven circular saw and bench for log cutting at 36 10s.
December event at the Coliseum features huge bargains across all departments. Advertisers urge shoppers to seize the opportunity for values not equalled before.
In Perth the Supreme Court began hearing a libel suit brought by Dr Montgomery director general of the insane and medical officer at Claremont against the West Australian Newspaper Co. over a claim that women were chained in their seats. The case was adjourned to continue today.
In Perth on December 11 the Legislative Assembly suspended Mr Frank Wilson for a week after he used an off-hand insult toward the Premier. The incident occurred during debate on Captain Hare's retirement and involved clashes over evidence before a Select Committee.
Charles Odgers faced the Criminal Court yesterday charged with murdering Edith Molyneux near North Dandalup. During testimony, the husband admitted he left his wife and children in Odgers’ keeping for five months while he was away. The court adjourned proceedings to today.
Government Statistician figures show mining industry fatal accidents in the Commonwealth by quarter to September 30. New South Wales records 48 fatalities, followed by Western Australia with 25, as of December 11.
Sydney December 2. The absent vote count for New South Wales elections progresses slowly. Current totals show Labour 39, Liberals 32, Independents 1, doubtful 6, suspected ballots 12.
In Sydney on December 10 the waterfront strike quieted as talks focus on vessels trading with New Zealand. The strike conference, led by President Hughes, hopes for swift arbitration to restore normal conditions, with the core issues staying under discussion.
At the Municipal Council meeting Mayor Kempton urged starting a Summer Camp. Dr Stone proposed £100 be set aside under General Purposes, with a tent, two stretchers and basic sanitary and water arrangements at rent. The Mayor suggested £150 may be feasible, with brushwood removal and protection measures, and proper regulations. The resolution to advertise the camp in goldfields and local papers passed.
A notice invites applications for the starter position at a remuneration of £2 2s per day. Applications are to be submitted to the Secretary's offices by 5 p.m. on Tuesday 26 December 1913.
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