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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
2
Dalgety and Co Ltd report ship movements of steamers. Charon departs Geraldton for Fremantle about December. Gorges sails Premantle to Geraldton on February 16. Gorges leaves Geraldton for North Teves on December 13.
The column argues that the government seeks outside capital for development, criticizes the Premier and Liberals for planning the loan, and urges full parliamentary disclosure. Locally Geraldton harbour funds are cited as insufficient at £15,000, with calls for clarity on plans and timing of the loan.
The report covers Dalgety and Co. on WA wool sales led by a top clip from Western Australia owned by Mc D Mulcahy selling at 117d while other WA clips sold well. It also notes Geraldton Agricultural Society seeking show ground subdivision, road improvements, and a racing carnival prize fund of £11,600, plus local court notices and fair promotions.
A magistrate committed two prisoners to pris ons for six months each with hard labour for stealing 216 from the person of Alfred De Mandes or Dec ard. The money found on the prisoners, meant to cover the cost of the prosecution, was ordered to be handed to De Mandes. The case was adjourned for a work.
At Christ Church yesterday in the Telegraph Department the marriage linked Grace Evensen daughter of Constable C Evensen of Geraldton to the late William Thomas’s son. The ceremony featured a full choral service with Mrs Mills presiding and a bride in ivory hermikuse, crepe de chine paniers, and a long lace trimmed train. Maidens Lydis and Emma Biruesen wore pale blue dresses and carried baskets of flowers. The mother wore blue tussore silk, and traveling dress details included foulard and guipare. The bridal party outfits were crafted by Mrs Tydeil of Bury Bee Store.
At a council meeting in Geraldton the budget for provincial water schemes was seen as insufficient. The Grimshaw Valley project costs about £35,000 while Geraldton's needs remain tied to uncertain external sources. A committee will inspect the proposed water source near Greenough river and pressure grows to request state funds and timely action.
Shipping dispute erupts as Charon docks at Fremantle with a cargo of goods. Stevedores refuse to unload until a prior agreement is honored, claiming the union improperly blocked work. Tension rises with threats of fines and possible delays in deliveries.
Unclear OCR text suggests a district sale offering Christmas drapery and clothing at low prices. Mentions unprecedented slaughter in all departments and starts with a date fragment. Entity details are weak due to damaged text.
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