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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
2
A fragment states the Geraldon Guardian will be sent free to any artist in the Commonwealth upon receipt of 12s 6d for a twelve month subscription. The note appears as an informal offer with missing context.
Shipping schedules list voyage movements of steamers Mindvroo Joaves from Geraldton to Fremantle on January Wednesday, Charon from Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports, Java to Singapore on Sunday, Minderiny from Premanti to Gey Mun and Singapore, Tuverina from Sydney to Adelaide for Fremantle and Geraldton, with dates in January and January 24 for Fremantle departures.
Data lists approximate moon phase times in January including Full Moon on January 15 at 6 26 PM, Last Quarter on January 22, New Moon on January 30 at 5 45 PM, with times given to the minute and minor OCR errors present. Authorities and stations not specified.
In 1911 Australia saw landmark laws pass in Parliament, including the Australian Notes Act empowering note issuance backed by gold reserves and a 10 percent tax on all notes issued by banks. The government aimed to curb private note monopolies and fund a Test Fund, while defense against private note issuance drew strong debate between unity of action and anti monopoly aims.
In a historic shift the Northern Territory moves under Commonwealth control, signaling a landmark in Australian history. The Commonwealth will also build a southward road from Pine Creek to Oodnadatta and acquire the Port Augusta to Oodnadatta railway, centralizing major regional assets and reshaping future policy across northern Australia.
A local note discusses redrawing boundaries for road control from Prumt Flats to Ore altion with Geraldton Municipal Council, Geraldton Roads Board, and Greenough Roads Board involved. Farmers paying rates in Grecrouch Bands Board favor transfer of principal boundary to the board for efficiency, and a ministerial petition with a plan is urged. A correction about a prior printer’s error is also noted.
The souires 1 Dns match played on Saturday ended in a win for Greesough. Notable contributions include Waldeck scoring long and multiple players earning runs and wickets. Desmond and Desmond faced runs, with several dismissals by McGuinness and Stokes and key partnerships shaping the fixture.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr W A Morristiy and references to Reebisiine solicit. The text alludes to a personal items inquiry and remarks about Morristiy’s intended practice in a district, with unclear accompanying names and places.
A visitor tour led by Meg A. McDougall previews the Claremont yearling sale of fine throughbreds. Notables include E. Roberts Atul and Jas. Brunyman, with W. Meir. Grant of Newwarracarra among local breeders. The report discusses sale quality, breeders’ reserves, buyer enthusiasm, and aims to balance prices to foster a healthy market for future offerings.
The Olympia Pictures week program at the Police Gardens includes the film Hake's Sacrifice, a rare title shown in some regions. The single advance screening in Mer a year ago drew praise, with strong audience appeal expected to boost attendance.
A garbled note claims a comet tail can hold a mile of material and that Halley’s tail could fit into a bat box. The fragmentary report offers no verifiable data, reflecting speculative science prose rather than established meteorology or astronomy.
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