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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
2
The Duean Steamship Co Limited and Wes Steam Navigation Company Limited enter a united service agreement. The arrangement binds the two firms to coordinate routes and schedules under the United Service banner.
Local notices list births marriages and deaths with scattered names and places from the Kone area including references to families and dates, noting forthcoming ceremonies and bereavements in the community.
An old dispatch notes slow progress in Geraldton’s wheat export due to insufficient jetty depth and harbour facilities. Shippers urge timely upgrades and proper jetty equipment, backed by Chamber of Commerce pressure on the Railway Department to complete essential improvements this season.
incomplete haphazard notes show Western Australia and Mongolia voyage details. Mentions a 3600 ton vessel, commander, and destinations toward Northwest ports with freight/passenger terms. Fragments include names Frank Green and Tortace Getakiton with unclear dates and routes.
The text argues that the M1 advance and rail routes threaten Geraldton’s grain export. It calls for policy support to foster shipping, warns against shifting traffic away, and suggests forming a Berkoer Trust to safeguard Geraldton’s sailing trade interests. It urges officials to recognize facts and the port’s development duty.
A heavy thunderstorm with vivid lightning passed near the district on Friday afternoon, flooding streets ankle-deep. Reports note weather, a new Northampton station, money-saving ads, traceable local notices, Boy Scouts formation, and crop updates from Three Springs amid regional commerce and telegraph service expansions.
The Victoria District Turf Club announces a meeting to be held on Monday January 27 with an attractive programme and full details in another column. A cycling club for Geraldton is proposed, with a meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel to discuss clearing and tar sealing the old track for riding. An Easter sports meeting is planned featuring a Sheffield handicap and races supported by goldfields riders, with a road race in about three weeks and prizes including a gold medal from J James and a trophy from the Murchison Imm.
Perth correspondent reports inland downpour causing washaways on multiple western stations led by Wiluna with 2 8 inches rainfall. Nannine and Sandstone tally higher than 1 inch while Murgoo records 4 inches. A railway section near Namunie suffered a major washout with heavy debris, district engineers mobilize repair crews, sergeant returning to Geraldton tonight. Minor damage reported elsewhere.
Notes indicate Mr Walter, P.M., previously overseeing Bes Ben Great Eat Ene, was en route to Kalzoorie District with possible wardenship in question. Details are fragmentary, no clear names beyond Walter and Trey.
The last annual report shows 39 441 letters reported missing with 11 532 delivered and 1 085 traced. Money and articles worth £62 168 were found. £414 of valuables were in unaddressed letters. Some items like jewellery went without covers or addresses, and complaints arose about Department blame. A case cited a 12 year old stealing a letter with a £4 cheque.
The Empire Trade Commission based in London plans fortnightly interim reports while its members depart for Australia on the Freeding ship. It urges an immigration increase to aid dominion development. Also includes peculiar advertisements for clothing and accident prone items, with several garbled product lines.
In a fortnight II cricket resumed at Geraldton where the Mosconi side showed variable form with four batsmen over 30 while others struggled as Grechem Wy Kidd and Ballast combined to dismiss the opposition. The second match saw the Babes struggle while Railways excelled with disciplined bowling and efficient batting as Commercials and others lagged behind.
A commemorative note highlights the career of Mr. EL I White and his mining contributions in Western Australia. It traces his education in Sydney from 1875, time at Trinity College, and teaching, leading to civil and mining work, cyanide plant experience, and roles at Coqwn oresbe and Sandstone.
A Blayney by election report notes voter confusion amid a contested process. Officials cite unclear ballots and turnout pressures affecting the outcome while parties seek clarification on procedures.
A misread fragment notes a group of boys from Town Halt visiting under the Lord Mayor. It mentions cultural society events and inspections during the stay. The text includes garbled pricing for shirts and items at James' store.
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