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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
On 24 January Fremantle transshipments for Fraidton. The ss Charon is expected to arrive at Singapore at 5 NAU Friday. The vessel carries 3 Tons general cargo and 0 bales of coal. Nugures and Abe Inlands report 13 tens evAno, while Whess, Jupiter at Geraldton after wheat delivery, with Huart set for 12 Welock.
Listings show Gardens and Halls events with Jan dates. Victoria District Tuel Club Picnic meeting, Auction Sale by H S Mackenzie, Land Agency Getubiton Government Land Sale, H S Mackenzie household furniture sale February 15, and J F Morrell land farm stock plants auctioned by Meadoweritt. Announcements indicate arrangements and late place details.
Price at Wheat-A use today at the wheat market. An advertisement notes German Germania and Fremantle passenger arrivals with plans for excursions. Geraldton Police Court reports a native beer case, with magistrate Hearings as Prosecution faces doubt and a defendant seeks benefit of the doubt.
Mewson Dalgety and Co report Henmvere ae Follows Charen Waves Geraldton Fre mantle on or about Friday 6th January. Gorgon leaves Geraldton for West Indies Java and Sintsure, Monday 7th January. Harp leaves Fremantle for Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore, Sunday 2nd January. Evelina leaves Sydney for Adelaide and Melbourne on 18th.
Sworn in councilor Swurn Th i e of the Geraldton Municipal Council Center Way morning. A cricket match between Railways Geraldton will end at Queen's Park west Saturday afternoon. The Kennedy family, led by Miss Gila, promotes Day Dawn events with Keith Kennedy performing before departing for the Continent next Monday aboard the Gorgon. A Northampton area bush fire destroyed The Swamp gardens and nearby properties including the Dox and Brd homes. Emigrant arrivals are expected in Geraldton tomorrow with Government Land Ray planning to place new settlers.
A Coventry Chronicle review argues dancing shapes culture and morality in Britain and abroad. It cites London hosting an international gathering on dancing ethics and cites Professor Crompton praising dancing as a social force guiding manners and harmony.
Black Cash, Sox from 53d pair to 8d. Girls Ribbed Hose 1s 4d to 9d. later 1¢ 6d to 9d. Ladies Col. Hose Ls from ? to 6d. Ladies Black Cash Hose 1s 6d. wholesale 90 pairs.
A fragmentary 1910s era column surveys forecasts of disasters, medical breakthroughs like bloodless operations, Liverpool and Berlin scientific claims, and social notes from Oranam Lancashire about a female mayor and Liberal movements. It also details coronation attire trends, velvet trains, ermine fur, and West Australian interest in the event.
Mire Maley sen accompanied by her daughter Mrs Faerelly and Miss Maler Jett on Monday by train to Carmamah where they will visit Mr and Mrs Mac Poerson for three weeks. Mr and Mrs Charles Maley and Mrs Xcil Whitfeld also traveled by the same train, with Whitfeld heading to York and Three Springs. Mrs Harry Carson left on Monday for a three week holiday to the metropolis and to visit her parents in the Northam district.
An all day rifle event hosted by the Geraldtor club featured segments at 20 and 600 yard ranges. Top marks went to E Trigg with 27 at 20 yards and E Triggs 26, while W Trigg led the 30 yard stage with 31 before E Hunter and Hour ton close behind. Final 600 yard range saw Erise Wedward and Mountain tied at 28, with Campbell and Jackson near 25. Refreshments by Glote Brewery and Chapman’s aerated waters.
A Que Own Correspondent reports a mild start to the year in East Chapman with favorable temperatures for striping and steady farming activity. Crops across the district are expected to average 16 bushels per acre with some fields reaching 23, while sowing yields range from 10 to 14 bushels. Settlers are clearing land, with Narra Tarn moving forward and several farms preparing for sowing. Road and rail infrastructure are seen as pivotal to regional development and farming progress.
Digest of a NSW Agriculture paper by chemist Guthrie discusses best methods to harvest wheat for milling. It covers milling quality, lighter tubers, machinery effects, stripper drawbacks, and the value of stationary threshers for cleaner grain and accurate grading. It notes Australian wheat as decent milling grain but with room to improve strength and color.
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