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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
2
Public notice from Agen cam y pany for the United Accident Fire announces a scheduled event or service. The fragment confirms involvement of the United Accident Fire organization and related administrative details. Further specifics are unreadable in the surviving text.
A notice cites Onenizy Falta and Justices for a Geraldton Gungdian event set to occur on Saturday January 4 1914 with official action forthcoming.
Local briefs report on Geraldton bus service plans to start within two to three weeks with a 22-seat vehicle, plus church notices for Methodist and Cheltenham parishes detailing services and hymns. Obituary notes share the death of Herman Heitmann, and shipping news notes the first wheat cargo of the season aboard the barque Matholmen bound for the Atlantic.
The notice from the Western Australian Branch in Perth outlines the Queensland Insurance Company limited liability and its arrangements for public risks, live stock accidents, and compensation. It mentions free services and current water concerns, with Burrey Chambers in Perth listed as a contact point.
A fragment notes an astronomical rise calculation limited by Geraldton's latitude and low altitude. It cites Acting Government Astronomer Mr H NSE and a January 11 date, indicating a formal report or memorandum from officials.
Western Australia ship Western Australia commanded by Captain James Red will sail from Geraldton to Fremont on Sunday January 4 1914 at 8 am. Kwinana under Captain T D Lewin will sail from Geraldton to Derby via interstate port on Monday January 5 1914. Fares Geraldton to Fremantle single 11 16 6d return 9 3s steerage 18s each way. Passages to North West ports at reduced rates. Frank Green and Co agents Marine Terrace.
Report shows Minderoo departing Fremantle bound for Nor Mos port and other ships including Meryan Vang ditty HWwwors and Geraldian listed for Fremantle or nearby West parts with notes on routes and dates around January 1947. Details are fragmented but indicate a busy dock with multiple steamers under Dalgety ships and steamer agents.
Residents of Moekatharra form a fresh air league and plan to coach a contingent of 30 children to empower the town. Also notes report a fire at Geraldton in Fitzgerald Street that caused minor damage before firefighters contained it. Presbyterian Church appoints New Year services and a Sunday School gathering with plans for the Naw Yew work and the Lord’s Supper quarterly celebration.
The West Australia racing notes report Marella winning the Imperial Stakes at a warmly attended Perth meeting. Other results include Coronation and Commonwealth Handicap races, with winners named against strong fields and betting details listed.
A fair crowd watched Arthur Brown of Northampton defeat Mick O Connor of Meekatharra in a 20th round decision at King's Hall Northampton promoted by Mr Jack Low. Referee Alf Harris of Melbourne gave Brown the verdict to a popular reception, with both fighters receiving a warm welcome.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe Amos Stillman as a brave veteran and jovial comrade. The speaker recalls a tall corporal under Confederate lines, his valor tested, and questions the safety of a man left exposed without protection amid the battle debris and earth.
Melbourne reports good progress on the railway linking Port Augusta to West Australia. A statement shows main line work completed at the South Australian end while the Kalgoorlie end shows 81 miles remaining.
The report notes higher revenue for December with a stated LUAK2TI total and ongoing war period financial shifts. Over the six months of the war, a decline of £466,193 4s is cited versus the prior period, while maternity bonuses and pensions are discussed across states.
The sixth annual break-up of Methodist Ladies College Claremont on December 18 drew a large attendance of parents and old girls. Miss Evertrude Walton reported steady progress and strong Adelaide University exam results with many honors. Prizes and scholarships were announced by Rev Ad Barclay, including boarders' scholarship and examination rewards. The first term in 1916 starts February 16, with two further £17 scholarships to be awarded after 1915 exam results.
New South Wales Education Minister Carmichael told farmers at Mura Camp School in Orange that hard work is essential in farming but farming must be lifted by educated training. He urged rural schools to increase qualifications for rural work and make school gardens a real educational tool for adults and children alike.
Perth town reports the NAGA prize meeting at Churn with Simpson and Chaminon prominent. Results note Good Chavuyhin Agerogale Simpson tied with Marckiss and other ties. Tyros prize in One Kings sees Wencowe Godden Grose at Houston tied and a shoot off planned for a pound orb.
At Perth on January 3 the Kings Prize for riflemen was won by Dy Jones of Kalgoorlie after a sensational contest with F Millingion of Mimaies and 3.8 napmen. Withers scored 42 of 50 in the final stage, Jones posted 270 overall. Premiwert took Daye Dane loin eighth. Ryan of Day Jaen led with Al Houston of Geraklion earning a near name. Brigadier Martyn was first with 7. Fremantin Service won by Coonan with 24. Townshend fourth with 22. Mardon scored 1) and Houston 19.
Lionel Jeffrey, a Fremantle Fre mantis boys school teacher, left Monday night supposedly to return to Irwin Street. He was seen on a Fremantle bound tram Tuesday, and relatives say he is unaccounted for with no clear reason for his disappearance.
A.W. Jones escaped serious harm after his biplane ran out of petrol and crashed at Cheltenham racecourse in Adelaide. A gust of wind near 60 feet above ground caused the sudden descent injuring his shoulder arm knees and face. He expected to fly again in a week.
Personal items reveal Farr horst and Settlers Association activity as they prepare a selection ballot for the North section of the Legislative Council. J M Logue of Mount Hill Groviough is favored, with CHL Cyuased in Nipton added to the slate, and a December industrial fair at the Coliseum promising value and bargains.
In Johannesburg MCC and Ghie Hirt Racing posted 298 while Wanderers made 401. O Keefe to box Carpentier on January 1. In London Banikman defeated Dixie Kid in a twenty round bout, Blake outpointed the American. Vickers Limited plans a rigid airship with 34 hours endurance and machine guns aboard.
Melbourne hosts a January cricket match between Victoria and South Wales with toss outcome and initial play described. The report notes Victorie v Sew South Wales, toss and early action, reflecting an early stage of the game.
Victorian captain Armstrong resigns the leadership as selectees refuse to guarantee he will hold the position for the rest of the season. The move follows tension during the match as players dispute whether he should remain captain.
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