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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1914

Page

2

Bartlett Contractor Builds and Supplies in Geraldton

E C Bartlett Contractor offers buildings of all descriptions at Lowcat Wii and General Howse Decore, block houses by the latest American process. Provides coach and carriage painting, galva iron tanks chimneys, galvanised iron deals, steel, cement and builder’s requisites with plans estimates. One agent for United Insurance Company accident fire and marine. Opposite Methodist Church Geraldton on Fitgerald Street.

Lowcat Wii General Howse Decorewe Galva Deale Accident, Fire and Marine

Queensland Insurance Company Agent Details in Perth

Queensland Insurance Co Ltd offers fire life and health cover with personal accident plate glass and public risks along with live stock insurance at low rates. Western Australian branch operates from Perth Surrey Chambers.

Ea Een Liverpool and LonDon and Globe Insurance CompAny, Ltd Great Insurance Company OF the World Selia Ee Ae Maplerse Surrey Chambera Perth

January 1914 Moon Phases for Geraldton Spotlight

Astronomical calculations for Geraldton shown by the Government Astronomer Mr Curlewis list the lunar phases for January 1914. First Quarter on January 4, Full Moon on January 12, Last Quarter on January 19, New Moon on January 26.

Geraldton Curlewis

Steamship sailings from Geraldton to Fremantle and Derby

State Steamship Service lists the S S Western Australia under Captain James Rodger bound for Fremantle from Geraldton on Sunday January 410 at 11 am and the Kwinana under Captain D Lewis to Derby via intermediate ports on Monday January 5 at 5 am. Fares Geraldton Fremantle single £1 16s return £3 3s steerage 13s each way. Reduced rates to North West ports. Frank Green and Co agents Marine Terrace Geraldton.

T S.S Western Australia James Rodger Gerallton Frewanile Sam Sws Kwinan 1D. Lewis Wiber Geraldon Derby Geraldton-Fremantle Frank Green and CO Marine Terrace

Unclear Shipping Arrival At Port Darwin

The fragment describes a vessel arriving Western Australia at midnight on Sunday from Port Darwin. Names and precise details are garbled in OCR text, making it difficult to extract exact ship, route, or berth information.

Crargon Ool Singapore Vu Nuc West Arls Hee Tillebeed Seleai Tutes Ecorea Hatadlpa Port Darwin

Through the Portside Mails and Bundles of Skins

Fragmentary line notes arrival via ports with mails and bundles of skins. The terse glimpse hints at trade or transport activity, but context and specifics remain unclear in the OCR fragment.

Departures to Fremantle with cargo and passengers

An Australian schedule lists St Gorgon departing Saturday morning for Fremantle with 50 bales of wool and a full passenger list. On Monday Western Australia sails to Fremantle with three horses. Kurnalpi also bound for Fremantle at 10.00. Cargo includes 20 tons empties. Passengers include D. Priestley and J. Fins.

St. Gorgon Fremantle Western Australia Kurnalpi D. Priestley J. Fins

Steamers Depart Western Ports Schedule

Minderoo sails from Fremantle for North West ports on January 6 not calling Derby. Gorgon leaves Fremantle for North West ports on January 16. Jarao departs Geraldton for Fremantle on January 17.

Paroo Geraldton Nort-West Java Singapore Minderoo LL. Gorgon Fremantle Nor’West Ports Derby Gorgon North West Ports Jarao

Dr A Owen Holst Opens Geraldton Practice

In Geraldton, Dr A Owen Holst assumes the practice of his profession from the 17th inst at his surgery on Elwen Street. The notice indicates the new practitioner B D B is involved in the proceedings and Dextal Eroticé is mentioned.

Geraldton Elwen Street

Une Geraldton Ahnaytian

Court notices from January 6 1914 in Geraldton announce actions for Country Faith and Justice with details on case status and listed parties. Readers are urged to observe deadlines and local offices.

The Parliament Recess A Time for Political Caution

The article notes relief at the parliamentary recess after heated sessions and urges calmer conduct in the next year. It discusses candidate decisions for the Legislative Council, calls for Liberal and Farmers or Settlers' Association co operation to avoid Labour gains, and mentions a possible double dissolution and an election within the year.

Aveneching Legislative Council F Armers’ and Settlers' Associationa Selectton Country Party Liberal Party Farmers ‘Or Settlers’ Association Labour Party Liberal Labourite Liberals Legislative Assembly

Local and General News Unclear Readable Fragments

Fragmentary notice describes an event at Sendstone with a Friday timing and a customer service promotion. Mentions Nellans age and a call for airo advertisement. ad promises best values and a Fuller's call to prove it. The text is garbled and partial.

Sendstone Nellans Fuller Advi

Multitude of Reports from Geraldton and Melbourne Fronts

The note surveys diverse items from Melbourne loungers at the GPO to irrigationists bound for Victoria, new post office plans at Northampton, a unique divorce case in Cincinnati, Geraldton school exam results, Y A L toy gifts, an interrupted Magnet luncheon, Moora Herald debut, and Geraldton abattoir talks. It also hints at a Coliseum white sale and various ads.

G.P.O Melbourne Bourke Elizabeth Streets G.I Northampton Messiea Jenner Haffner Hampton Road Cincinnati Magnet Sports Reently T. Rochester Cue

Record Harvest Yields Boost Yuna Area Amid Mixed Rail Service

Splendid crops in the Yuna district yield up to 31 bushels per acre led by Mr R. Donald, with many 20 to 24 bushels. Early sowing boosted results. Federation and cleared land showed strong returns. Railway passengers face poor meals and a rough journey, while Geraldton’s December exports rose to £75,109 with wheat and sandalwood as main items. New gold finds around Wandorie West Trafalgar and Wanderie North Pyx raise optimism for next year.

Yuna Smith Wanden R. Donald Wandorie Hoss and Bassett Trafalgar McCarthy Klemix Pyx Wanderie Group

Queen Delighted by Racecourse Prospects in Australia

Price of Wheat in Geraldton stands at 3s 4jd per bushel. The Queen shows growing interest in racing with a Newmarket visit sparking talk of more appearances at major London meets. Northampton jockeys impress as locals win races amid brisk betting and crowd enthusiasm.

Geraldton Newmarket Hoy Majesty His Majesty London Northampton Tommy Drew Billie Harry Tiny Nugget May Pearl

Move to repurchase Bacton Estate at Mingenew gains support

The Moora Herald reports Mingenew residents back a government pre purchase of the Bacton Estate owned by Mr G J Gooch. The 20000 acre property near Mingenew with 14000 acres of prime land and good water is praised for wheat potential and even crops. Tenants on share farming would retain prior claims if bought. A town meeting and widening petition show strong local backing for the plan.

Moora W. A. Bottomley Midlands Printing and Publishing Company, Ltd Mingenew Bacton G. J. Gooch Scaddan Mimgenew Gooch Basford Mitwonew

Stork Renee Sale at Coliseum White Sale Event

Classified notice reports a Coliseum white sale offering white shirts with collar and pocket for 25, fashion shirts 25, pajamas 11d, house shirts 1s, tweed trousers 3s Tid and 49 ti, all ties gd and Collis 3 fur Is-Adve.

Coliseum

Geraldton Guardian Subscription Offer Ad

The Geraldton Guardian announces post free delivery to any Australian address. Subscriptions cost 3s 6d per quarter with a 6d per year option for advance payment. The ad notes a Bree period and mentions a small prepaid rate.

Geraldton Guardian Australia

Telegrams reveal Waterside Federation wage demands in Australia

A Melbourne telegram outlines the Waterside Workers Federation demands on shipowners, calling for 25 shillings per hour for ordinary cargo work. Fremantle lumpers view the rates as excessive, doubting national acceptance and urging higher pay under current terms.

Perth Melbourne Waterside Workers Federation of Australia Steamhip Owners Association Workers Federation Commonwealth Fremantle Lumpers Union

Watt outlines policy on development and public works

Mr Watt spoke in Essendon on a country development programme. The Ministry aims to borrow £300,000 for school buildings and possibly spend £600,000 to £700,000 yearly on railways. They will drop the fatal redistribution bill and reject new taxes.

Melbourne Watt Essendon

Fire at Auckland racing stables burns horses

A fire at the Harp Erin racing stables in Ellerslie Auckland last night incinerated the valuable hurdle mare Phrase. The mare ran blazing from her box before being shot due to injuries. Royal Arms, Demise Orme, and Crown Pearl suffered burns or injuries. others escaped unharmed.

Auckland Harp Erin Ellerslie Phrase Royal Arms Demise Orme Crown Pearl Harses

Lipton's Shamrock Keel Casts Hope For America Cup

Sir Thomas Lipton watches as lead is poured into the Shamrock keel mold at Camper and Nicholson Gosport. A closed, guarded process sees only workmen and Lipton allowed near the vessel as it takes shape for the America's Cup quest.

Sir Thomas Lipton S&hamrock Mesars Camper Nicholson Gosport Thomas Thomas Lipton

Personal items from regional travelers and residents

Mr and Mrs Wm Burgess depart for Europe aboard the Del inst on another trip. Mr and Mrs W H Jones of the Royal Hotel Perth have reached Geraldton on their return from a world tour. Mr James looks well yet altered. Ah Smith of Wipilen and family spend a few days in town. After harvest work Mr Smith plans a short holiday in Perth.

Wm. Burges Europe W. H. Jones Royal Hotel Perth Geraldton James Smith Wipilen

Colizeum White Sale Ad Promises Soft Soap Goods

An advertisement touts a white sale with linen, crepe, cambric, poplin, muslin and sponge cloth offerings. It lists contact points for the Guardian and various suppliers including E Snell A J B E Saree wad and T Baker in Soummen.

Drew Foods Guardian Messrs E. Snell Sol “Ig, Saree Wad Senter Owa T. Baker Sean Soummenn

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