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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
2
The notice states readiness to buy wheat for forward delivery in any quantity and to quote on application. It mentions advances against growing crops and collects information upon request.
Fragmented OCR text shows repeated mentions of wheat and a reference to John Darling and Son with unreadable district and actions. No clear event or outcome available.
Important to farmers the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company assets exceed £11,500,000. Rates reduced below last year across all classes including livestock workmen’s compensation plate glass burglary fidelity guaranteed motor profits rents public risks personal accident and disease all sickness marine hail insured with lowest current rates and prompt settlements. Geraldton representatives Murchison Forwarding Co E Hankins Freemason's Hotel Building 2 Geraldton 74.
Shipping notices list vessels such as Dalgety Litt and Wald Gorgon sailing to Fremantle Fre Mantle and New West ports. Zealandia departs Fremantle to Albany Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney on Saturday December 13. The piece urges council action to save fuel as most readers are business men and should respond promptly.
A Owen Holst PVE and RDS ESUWPS announces practice relocation to Rerablion. The notice cites emergency and Elwes Street as key location details. Readers are advised to update records and contact for scheduling.
ESDAY December notices read like a local society update with names and events. The fragmented OCR hints at a group chapter and faith oriented items in a historical page.
The Municipal Council opening meeting tackles extending the water scheme to meet Grimshaw Valley limits. Officials warn limited supply risks, urge faster action to avoid higher rates and ensure reservoir readiness by next winter. Patrons and tradespeople worry over costs and future pay increases.
Local Magistrate updates reveal multiple defendants including Joseph Lailner and others admitted to offences largely tied to theft and drill arrears with fines and suspended penalties. A separate report notes a Christmas Tree event at Rast Chapman with gifts funded by proceeds and a community concert at Bluff Point Methodist Church aiding the Allen family.
Regional brief with notes on Western Australian racing events at Carnivals and Perth Cup discussions. Mentions include Tait Chile opening at Axcot com, Rajtway Shakes Istail Uw Fine perial Stakes, and a re run of the Perth Cup. Also reports on a new ore refinery method, a sheep sale at Mullewa, a Geraldton Amateur Rowing Club meeting, and local nursing and wheat export operations.
In a cost of living inquiry before Mr Justice Heydon witnesses discuss meat consumption. A breadwinner family of five reportedly spends about a weekly pension on meat. George Whiter, connected to several eateries, testified that families often use more than half their meals with meat and that meat prices have risen compared with previous years.
Land open for selection on December 24 in the Victoria District near the Hutt River. Plan 49 and Plan 197/80 outline reserves and strips of land about 30 acres wide and 15 miles long starting from fixed survey points. Subject to survey and designation with prices to be set afterward.
Sir Guy Colimeam dies suddenly at 22 from heart failure linked to diphtheria. Cousin of Mrs R Young of Carex Hitt, he had left Halifax for Australia and studied agriculture. Funeral held in Geraldton with condolences from Mount Erim residents and friends, service by the Rev TE Stowe.
At the Farmers' and Producers Association meeting motions urged delay of 1914 lease and road rates, division of payments into instalments, and deferment of machinery payments. Proposals seek partial waivers and adjusted terms through 1915 and 1916 with added interest limited to 5 percent. A broad appeal for farmer and producer contributions follows.
A fragmented plea outlines a relief fund campaign urging subscriptions and donations to aid victims. References to a local pawnbroker and a December fair at the Coliseum hint at events offering value through bargains, with emphasis on central union appeals and collation of funds for relief.
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