This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
2
Farmers and shareholders are advised to contact Victoria District Flour Milling Co at telephone 104 regarding selling fees. The notice outlines the highest rate offered and directs parties to communicate with the company as the primary point of contact.
Railway department denies certain wheat theft claims while merchants report shortages and truck delays. Fremantle ships reportedly starved for wheat and consignments struggle to move. Gerald racing appeal to WA T C, Dampier seat under Liberal executive action, and Wyndham wireless station plans loom as authorities debate infrastructure. No police court business today. local reports note sparse docket and a bustling Golden Shoal gathering.
Steamers’ movements report Fremantle to Geraldton route with other sails including Gorgon convoy. Fremantle departs for Geraldton and North-West ports with Java and Sawyer legs. Voyage dated Wednesday June 12th mentions further port calls and freight movements.
Wool prices advance for good quality wools with crossbred items up to five percent higher than last series closing. In Perth the Church of England schedules services at 11 am and 7 90 pm with the Rev RD Ure preaching at St John’s, and the Rev A Craven at East Chapump at 2 pm. A parish Hall meeting Monday at 8 pm plans attendance for upcoming Poster Carnival and Pantry Fair. Harvest thanksgiving services are announced for Sunday fortnight. Donations of cereals fruit vegetables are invited for decoration.
The week ending January 16 reports medals from the Norwegian government for sea rescue of the Irmgard crew off Corrall with Danish and British parties honored by Colonel Secretary J M Drew. It also notes William Criddle's estate letters and a fatal injury near Mingenew where Charles Broad lost a leg after a goods train accident and is recovering in Geraldton Hospital.
Racing in Vitoria with Caulfield, Thin Dey, and Wallalo in trials and handicaps. Panels include Anniversary Handicap, Wallalo at 6.13 Lazy Lad 6. ah Chel 7.7, Holiday Stakes with Royal Silver 8.1 Avalona T1 Pomness 15, Tooroonga Handicap seven furlongs. Odds show 5 to 1 against the winner.
Fine weather and solid attendance marked the races at Wickens Vale Perth. Winners included First Loch in the First Class Plate at six furlongs and Solo Girl leading the Vale Handicap for a rising total.
At the Recreation Ground the Mercantiles defeated the Commercials after the latter were bowled out for 47. Mercantiles chased the total with Mills and others contributing, while Messervy starred with the ball for the Commercials. The prose also details the plan and execution to hoist a 130 feet mast as part of Geraldton’s amenities, noting safety measures and the timing of the operation.
Report of a cricket match at Queen's Park with heavy seating and strong bowling by Wewer Groes sler Newmarsh and others. Key events include Oates out to Vickers and Stokes dismissed by Holmes, with total 250 for five wickets.
Readable bits show a local official, Commissioner Sutton, addressing Belt concerns and urging buyers to visit. scattered phrases mention jetty, wheat loading, shopping days, job sales, cash handling, and war value appeals. No clear events or dates emerge from the garbled text.
A night fire at the back of P M Steggall and Co jewellers on Marine Terrace was quickly fought by residents and the fire brigade. Fire started near an office desk, charred some books and walls but caused little damage and was insured. No major injuries reported.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.