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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
A preliminary notice states readiness to buy wheat in specified quantities for the approaching season. The buyers indicate they will be ready to quote and discuss delivery arrangements and payment terms once applications are received.
Shipping movements show several steamers leaving Fremantle for Western Australian ports with dates from December 1914 to January 1911, including Charon Minderoo Gorgon Zealandia and more. Local appointments include C T Lawson taking duties January 1, while Guardian issues and office matters surface. Police court fines cover unlawful entry, drunkenness on Marine Terrace and charges of obscene language and a dangerous dog, with multiple defendants named and penalties listed.
A Owen Holst PDT ad RDS announces practice at 2 percent precision in Geraklton from the Tesinal facility. The notice places the surgeon at Elwes Street Surgery.
A THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 1913 column discusses faith and justice with a Herald-inspired voice. The piece reflects on moral duty, civic virtue, and communal responsibility in a historical newspaper tone.
The Phillip Lytton Dramatic Company proposes a Christmas night benefit at the portable theatre on the Tennis Ground to aid sufferers from recent crop destruction in Quairading. Geoffrey Benstead partners with the plan, with free theatre use and company performances. tickets priced 3s 2s 1s expected to draw a large crowd. A committee forms under Municipal Council guidance to push ticket sales and ensure a successful event.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a Western Australia vessel with a 5,000 ton capacity and 15 knot speed. Commander James Rod er to sail under uncertain conditions heading to a North West coastal area. Mentions tropical cuisine and Coral Frommary with fares listed £1 1s return £3 3s.
Isseka News reports the start of Christmas events at the State School. The program featured a notable "pommy" act, extensive songs and recitations by pupils, led by Miss Teakle, with prizes given during a interval.
Fragmented text reveals a question over internal armaments in the Republic of San Marlin near the Austro coast about 100 miles east of Younne. It notes forces, a push toward arming, and a government order for four batteries of artillery amid Balkan war context. The passage blends stray notes on defense and a Fuller’s sales pitch.
A special Mo Comment meeting chaired by Mayor Kempton debated supplying electricity to Geraldton jetty via the Railway Department. Dowson projected a year to install, with five year terms and penalties. Brede and Clarke urged careful steps, including possible plant duplication and a referendum for a substantial loan.
The report was adopted and the Finance and Lighting Committees were to confer with Mc Currie regarding the plant required and report to an early meeting. The aim is to ensure a real good plant with a single large engine to reduce failure risk.
The Mayor Mr G A Kempton, with Revs Craven and Enright and Head Teacher Mir A T Lassouck, presided over the annual prize distribution. He praised teachers and pupils for a successful year, noted improvements and attendance figures, and announced staff transfers. Prizes were awarded as voices sang and the ceremony closed with wishes of a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
Report mentions Mr L Haffner who had a minor crash while driving near Northampton and is recovering. The piece also references crowd reactions at the Coliseum and a shop advert praising value, with scattered phrases about weather and advertising claims.
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