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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1914

Page

2

Minderoo Departure Bypasses Derby For North West Ports

Minderoo sails from Fremantle toward Nor West ports on January 6th, avoiding Derby. Gorgon also departs Fremantle for North West ports on January 16th, while Paros leaves Gerahtion for Fre manie on January 12.

Geraldton Fremantle Paroo Xor’-West Jave Gingepore Minderoo Forrior Anc Fesage Dalaerry Nor~ West Ports Derby Gorgon North West Ports Paros Gerahtion Fremanie

Increased Railway Rates Debate Stirs Legislative Council

A long fragment outlines pressure for higher public revenue via fertiliser and coal price controls, with talk of reintroducing a special rate on district railways. The Premier vows to balance the budget, citing rising expenditures since the 191 year and warning against harming primary industries. The discussion notes Treasury needs replenishment, subsidies to local authorities, and the potential broader impact on transport and industry.

Legislative Council Ince Aguren

SEI Moon Phases and Dates Report

The record lists lunar phases from January 1014 with SEI indicated as leader. It notes first quarter on January 4, new moon on January 26, full man on January 12, last quarter and January 12 full moon context, and January 26 new moon dates under Ars First Quarter guidance.

Bartlett Contractor Notice of Public Work and Engaged Firms

Fragmentary OCR indicates E C Bartlett, contractor, listing Australian companies and various entities connected to a public works project. Text mentions agents, engagement, and insurance or pension references with unclear context and damaged wording.

State Steamship Service Announcement Update

Western Australia ship schedule lists Captain James Rod commanding a voyage to Fremantle and Derby via intermediate acts with potential sailing under permitting conditions. Captain TDL Lows leads the Kwinana voyage to Fremantle or Geraldton with reduced North-West port fares and a Monday departure. Frank Oreen Agent Marine.

James Rod Commander Gerahivon Fremantle Funidey Kwinana Tdl Lows Sommatilor Sasecing Frank Oreen Agenta Marine

Fertiliser carriage costs spark farmer tax debate

The article discusses fertiliser carriage rates, government attempts to ease freight burdens, and farming impact. It notes 1907 rate cuts, wheat yield increases, and calls for fair taxation while highlighting public reaction and upcoming state elections. It also covers local court activity, land sales, weather forecasts, deaths, municipal appointments, and church notices.

Growth of Police Court Work and Political Notes

The article notes a growth in police court cases, mainly linked to drunkenness, comparing current counts with the previous year and mentioning Labor and Dampier division politics. It covers St Hugh Mahan’s election to the Salgourlie seat and potential resignation as Labour candidate, plus AFL reviving names by February 2 and ballot planning. It also discusses Andrew Carnegie’s British and American citizenship status and a Home Secretary exchange on privileges of millionaires.

Aewtice Errat Labour Dampier AWLP Idtibor Peceivedt Cours Carnegis Andrew Carnegie Tillionaire Britain Manhattan New York Doroch Seajland Taft House of Commons McKenha Catucié

The Tube Belmont Thousand Acceptances List

The Perth column lists acceptances for the Belmont Thousand race featuring horses such as Artesian Swagger Full Sail Chief Secretary Rathkeale Renexai s Beverage For ay Flavigny Ejector Simple Maid Miss Allison Crown Thistle Leon ner Julia B Third Best Lucky Twear Corstep Murel n Ducler Dollar Dictator Miss Hob Galtee Quorn New Tipperary Corposant Madticine Orient Queen Kaluwird Miss Fides Downdale Native Hea Affaire D Amour Haut Dorce Balmain.

Perth BelmOnt Thousand Artesian Swagger Full Sail Rathkeale Renexai's Beverage Foray Flavigny Ejector Simple Maid Miss Allison Crown Thistle Leonner Julia B Third Best Lucky Twear Corstep Murel'n Ducler Dollar Dictator Miss Hob Galtee Quorn New Tipperary Corposant Madticine Orient Queen Kaluwird Miss Fides Downdale Hea Affaire D'Amour Haut Dorce Balmain

The Betting Market Latest Letting Voters Odds

The betting market lists odds for several horses with various names and prices such as Third Beat Bin Lucky Beggar at 7 to 1 Coretep and New Tipperary at 4 to 1 and Chief Secretary at 10 to 1. Other entries include Full Sail Wonngarde Bever ings and Dollar Dictator at 12 to 1 Swagger Murclla and Mrs Bob at 4 to 1 Flavis and Simple Said, Flavigny at 16 to 1 and Galice Queen and Downda’e at 20 to 1.

bin Lucky Beggar Coretep New Tipperary Full Sail Swagger Murclla Bob Flavis and Simple Flavigny Galice Queen Downda'e

Local Club Meeting Nominations Postponed and Delays Noted

Nominations for the next meeting of the Victoria District Turf Club were approved by the W.A.T.C. and set for Monday January 36 with a 6 am start. Weights to be declared around Saturday May Jan 17 with acceptances due later.

Vietoria W.A.T.C

Keer Weer Sale Recorded At Perth Cap Race

Sale of the well known performer Keer Weer privately arranged. Keer Weer, bred at Sewmarra cara, passed to a homeward bound buyer from Tier fily. The sale was witnessed by local sportsman Me D. Ee Grant of Moonooanooka at the Geraldion Cap during the Perth Cap meeting, with visitors present and the event noted in the WALT meeting.

TL Kirny Keer R McKeon Sable Keer Weer Sewmarracara Me D. Ee Grant Moonooanooka Anit Walt Perth

Turuilases by Local Palets Men at Dunceatt

Local event notes refer to Turuilases by local palets men held at Dunceatt on Tuesday after noon. Mentions of attendees include Mr 1B Craseule, Mr C Mokena, and others. a picture caption shows 175 suing and references to Wives pike Masts ls folie. Future Cry stobel will be trained by Coleman.

B.A. Connally Lorses Dunceatt Craseule Ando C. Mokena Stakel Coleman

Death of Mrs Baston sen and early Geraldton settler

Mrs Baston sen, a matron of Sutton House and prominent Geraldton resident, passed away after a long life marked by early hardship and community service. She leaves a son George and four daughters, with funeral rites held at Anglican cemetery and Christ Church. pallbearers named and arrangements by George Lester.

Geraldiou Varlie Elizabeth Bastow Sutton Hous Gregory Alloge Hurdiexp Toon Dt Kear Arebind Gaston Eine Fo Australia Lady Banbury Bury Culhany Wushanel Grong Kastan Telcome Tom England Geraldton Indy Mahomets Flat Buxton George Bastom Aryl W. W. ‘Trigzof Vitagarald Sipcot Tre Laflin Wut Misa Kina Ming Lizezi Haatou Anglican Reo Craven P. Sitonn A. Ihau Boulay Wai Moors J. Tret George Lester

Hat Waves of Bumwyli Prompts Saturday Piano Ad

Fragmented notices describe a piano program advertised at Queen's Mall with a dubious promise of a single genuine copy and a money back guarantee. The piece hints at a public performance with a theatrical line up and retail notices for hats and millinery at Pullee's, urging readers to attend.

Queen's Mall Frascrs Kulm Exange

Views of a Resting American on New York Fashion

Dr Chapman condemns extreme dress and the New York craze for tight skirts and exposed ankles. He cites Australia and New Zealand as more conservative and argues public opinion education, not laws, is the path to curb decadent fashions. He notes differing ideals across societies and warns that fashion trends will pass into a more modest era.

Ameren de J. Wim Whapman New York Tuly Alley Australia New Zealand Mr. Caries Iim Acult Chapman Aimee Tha Paris Weber Emmy York Beaddy New Fort de. Chapsman Christian

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