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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
2
Retail entries show price changes for hosiery items in a 19th or early 20th century catalog. Changes include Sex and Cash related items, ribbed hose, and ladies black cash hose with new prices. The listing notes old to new pricing across several stock lines and pairs.
From Geraldton for Fremantin B.S. CHAROK Capt. L Bell and for Nor Westminster Ports Tava and Singapore. Dated 2 January. Also items for Singapore and 8S PARDO Capt. E Rishardaos with Wadoradayy Sth December. GURGUN Capt. BP Townley with Monday Sth January.
The steamer Strathdews with Captain Dur Sam Francisco arrived at Seogou from Singapore via Wor ports carrying 3,730,090 mu rete aims tts Cornon omaley and 120 tons general cargo plus 60 bales of skin and other goods. Arrival noted at 12:30 pm with crew names listed. departure expected Saturday for an unknown destination. The vessel is among the largest to visit Seogou, with reports highlighting timber cargoes and American connections.
Tessa Dalgety and Oo shipping agents report steamer movements. Charon departs Geraldton for Fremantle on or about Monday January 2. Tarot sails Fremantle to Geraldton on December 21, then Geraldton to North West ports Java and Singapore on December Tenth. Gorgon leaves Fremantle for Geraldton North West Java and Sla with January 1910 dates, saving Mel Adelaide December 24 and Abhams Fth December for Fremantle, shipping Geraldton waters.
Evening events announced for Palace Gardens Digwinda Pactra and Victoria Gardens Moving Pictures on December 26. Readers are invited to attend society announcements and local gatherings in Geraldton with note of Boris and Tlacecowae essay societies.
Government Astronomer supplied tables approximate a one minute use fee. Referencing D521, Decender 719 and 2.02 phases of the movi. Perth time noted for the schedule context.
A Perth report notes an accidental death linked to a legal matter involving RLP and a defendant named Karaidion. The event occurred within months of the suit, with details limited to the readable fragments in the source.
A long unreadable passage discusses a proposed survey reform in Beraldton, outlining two years of agitation for a centralized land survey system. The plan intends decentralisation in stages, first district offices then a complete local survey unit, with changes depending on ministry personnel. It describes past inefficiencies, scattered records, and the need to reduce delays and unfair valuations, urging faster implementation and salary adjustments for survey staff.
A discussion on district surveyors in Western Australia detailing how local knowledge speeds land settlement work. The proposal envisions subdividing vast areas across states and centralizing original field books and plans in local offices with duplicates sent from Perth, reducing delays and travel for applicants.
Local item reports the Cricket Association secretary Frank Kidd receiving a telegram from Mackay Chaluy that their team will visit Geraldton and play a match on December Mat. Additional notices cover railway bridge removal at McGive’s on the Northampton line and reuse of timber for jetty walls. An obituary notes Michael Burke died in the Geraldton lockup after long illness.
The Geraldton column reports the half year meeting set for Wednesday at 8 pm with a request to restore committee members if possible. Prolific wheat yields are highlighted with impressive per bag results and new seed varieties. Local merchants Frank Green and Co. claim the largest store in Heraldton as reform and better drapery supply take hold, while the tramway cash system upgrade promises quicker service this Christmas. Municipal inquiries reveal past clerks’ tenure errors, but current finances and governance are praised. Weather notes indicate scattered storms and swells along the coast, with a wedding at Christ Church in Geraldton and a Christmas toy sale at J. G. Smith’s.
An incident at a city firm ends with the stern question to a youth about smoking. The youth admits he did little, stammering under the manager’s stern reprimand. The scene shows firm discipline in a tense exchange.
Berth Nes 0 Smart was formally arrested yesterday in Fremantepring and charged with the murder of Ethel Harrs. He was taken to Perth and remanded at the Tolive Court, later moved to hospital as a tense courtroom crowd watched in shocked silence. The scene outside the workshop drew a large gathering, with immediate attention on the trial's emotional tension and the grim details surrounding the deceased.
A garbled morning race report describes horses Artecia Wy, West Mark, Holly Brewer, and Garnet with varied placings. Details include furlongs, times, and positions though many words are unreadable, obscuring precise outcomes and full horse names. The narrative mentions Derby interest, Saladin and Saladin's teammates, and several jockeys, but legible facts are minimal.
The Guardian may be obtained in Geraldton from Mesars E Smell A I Davies G Roenmasd Co and de Lucey. The snippet appears garbled but indicates a distribution or supplier note for the Guardian newspaper in that locale.
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