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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
2
A fragmented line lists various hosiery prices and reductions including Black Cash Sox from 54d, Tan Cash Sox from 541 pair, Girls Ribbed Howe 1s 4d to 8d, Girls Ribbed Hose 1s 6d to 9d, Ladies Cul Howe 1s Ie to 6d, and Ladies Black Cash Hose 1s 6d to 9d per pair.
Evening entertainment listings show Palares Gardens Olympia Pictures and Victoria Gardens presenting moving pictures nightly. A Vel WTF Avetion Sales Vel Murrells promotion and a Turt Club announcement appear among the readings, with various stacks plants and audiemeet items noted.
An unreadable text fragment mentions an owner, several names, and alleged actions. It references payment and credit to motorists, with unclear roles for individuals like Tineke and Paine. The passage lacks clear events or dates.
Mean Dalgety and Co shipping report movements of steamers with itineraries from Fremantle Geraldton and Singapore. Mindorov departs Geraldton around January 22 massing freights to Fremantle. CharI and Mindotog sail to North West ports and Singapore. Java toil bound for Singapore. Riverina sails Sydney to Fremantle. Melbourrne Adelaide Ang ang for Fremantle and Geraldton transshipment.
Sunrise and sunset data plus phases of the moon are provided for January in the Geraldton district. Moon phase dates include Full Moon on January 5 and New Moon on January 30 with times for each event.
Church notices list Anglican and Catholic service times across Geraldton with morning prayers at 8 and 7.90 or 10 am mass times, plus evening devotions at 7.30. Rev J Tiller appears as rector and preacher, with hymns and children’s programs noted in scattered phrases.
The Redistribution of Seats Bill in Parliament draws opposition from Eastern gold fields electors who fear loss of rights and protest to the Federal Government. The WA State Government faces backlash as unions and provincial papers debate gerrymandering, with London Times noting NSW policy contrasts and calls for proportional representation to avoid further missteps.
A long critique argues for proportional representation to restore parliamentary control of public funds and estate, warning of ministers’ despotism and loss of oversight. It advocates redrawing electorates to multi-member areas with elective ministers and wider representation, while noting recent local debates and public notices.
Local notes report Brice at Wheat discussing gas prices and supply. Mr W Beeton, manager of the gas works, spoke at a health toast Wednesday and noted potential price cuts if the council secures the new works, boosting domestic gas use for cooking. London Wool Sales update states 984 000 bales direct for wartime needs, with 197 000 bales old stock available for sale.
Mrs Holmes plans a stay in Geraldton for abotten days at Donearta while Mr Wy Herre, noted for a sav ing incident at Nedlands baths, may visit Geraldton soon. Mr F L Sevker, a merchant traveler for Burns Philp in Geraldton, fractured an ankle at Sandstone’s Qhain’s Hotel after tripping on a mat, and returned home by Monday’s train.
The Bandsoni residence at Newmartacarre rises for Mr W Mek with a red roofed spiral railing courtyard and a 79 foot verandah. The projected 35 rooms include 10 bedrooms and a dining room, with 140 feet of wraparound passages and 11 other rooms. Architect AF L Oetltrer of Porth is credited for a modern, comfortable design near the Greenoastr River mouth.
The Esplanade House, long known as the Wainwrng, reopens after a major transformation led by L. Goldberg. Over £2,000 spent on equipment and alterations includes a 40-seat dining and smoking area, 28 bedrooms, spacious lounges, and a top-floor drawing room. Contractor W Bennett and architect H M Margood praised for their work.
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