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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
2
Ad copy touts massive stock discounts with claim of genuine products and record stock. Text asserts items are priced far below bedrock and promises value to customers amid verbose marketing flair.
Government notes for January 1913 list sunrise and sunset times by city and date. Curkuin and Reith provide calculations for celestial events, with references to Cyatenios Bunch and official bureau records. The document outlines the initiation of solar rise and set data for planning and navigation.
The Ocean Steammilitty Company Limited and Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited operate United Service from Geraldton to North-West ports Java and Singapore. Vessels M M PERCO and Pardo (Capt. Milly and Capt. Maarten) are listed with sailings on Monday and Wednesday January 30 applied by Dalgety & Co. Limited, Fremantle.
A Fremantle shipment reached Victoria District at 1 pm today carrying 20 tons. Capt. J. Leomley anchored the vessel. Local firms A. Appiety, B. Mair, and others arranged shipments to all ports.
The article notes looming elections on May 21 and discussions within the Liberal Party about duties ahead. It reports Mr. Drekio stepping down from a leadership role due to health, a move seen as both a personal honor and strategic advantage for the Liberals. Western Australia peers expect a strong candidate and renewed party organization.
Fragmentary OCR from a Western Australian notice mentions freight passage and contact names FHANS GEREN and 04 Anak, with unclear details and place names. The readable portion notes a query or instruction relating to travel or shipment costs and specifies a contact for application.
The article urges Liberal supporters to active participation and persistent campaigning to secure victory. It notes past apathy and calls for workers, candidates, and organizers to mobilize through door to door outreach and steady missionary work among daily contacts. It references Sir John Forrest and plans to field a strong team, while stressing unity and enthusiastic backing for party candidates.
Edward T. Smith a tailor died in hospital from peritonitis after attending Mrs Wedy, with parents in Perth en route to Geraldton. The rowing club paid tribute, the body to Perin for interment. Also reported: a tank stand toppled at Free Mantown Hotel causing water damage, a hotel porter narrowly escaped injury, and updates on local railway work, immigration to Geraldton, police court, vital statistics for 1912 births marriages and deaths, Geraldton State School additions, and a weeklong sale advertisement.
The Geraldton mew rifle range is complete and awaits official approval for use. About 100 riflemen from various centres are expected to visit Geraldton for a week around Easter, many with families, as plans for events on Ride Clutts are anticipated.
A garbled note reports the poste office thermometer reading at 41.5 degrees, about two points higher than yesterday, despite a noisy front suggesting near century heat.
News notes J Petre, appointed to manage Commonwealth aeroplanes in Australia, arriving aboard the S.S. Omral. He will base at Melbourne and has discussed costs of aircraft versus dirigibles, while praising Australia’s climate for aviation though deeming England and France strong centers.
In lively commentary the piece defends the King backing British thoroughbred racing against circulating rumors about his plans. It argues royal influence raises racing standards, contrasts Britain with American decline, and warns of potential Army remount shortages if racing lapses. It notes Lord Marcus Beresford’s position and defends the sport’s national value.
Festive season described with cheer across Ajana and Nemterlang. Townsfolk enjoy family reunions, teachers welcome new State School staff, and railway service expands aiding trade. Harvests wrap up while communities plan for next year amid travel, worship, and Christmas observations. A recent thunderstorm with strong wind affected Mount View, adding to the season’s events.
L. Goldberg and family are visiting Northampton for a few weeks. The sightseers plan to explore local sites and enjoy the town’s amenities during their stay.
Australian officials and the College of Heralds in London debated the coat of arms design for twelve years. The Prime Minister agreed on a revised shield showing the states, a scroll, and the motto Advanto Australia. Critics urged changes to better reflect national symbols and the kangaroo and emu. The final design was approved with amendments and sent to the Prime Minister for return. Wake up gentlemen the Heralds warn they may publish numerous samples and shirts as ads.
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