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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
2
We must reduce our stocks by one thousand pounds during January 1912. Now is your chance to secure bargains in every department with substantial price cuts and value offers for every shopper.
Shipping notices report sailings from Geraldton to Fremantle aboard the Gorgon under Capt Townley around February 7 and the Charon under Capt Dalpletsh around February 23. Additional listings show Geraldton to North West Ports, Java, and Singapore service aboard Minderoo Mills on a Friday in February.
Megsra Palgetyato Ltd ship ping agents report vessel movements. Mindet departs Fremantle for Gerakdron on January 26. Minder sails Geraldton for Nor West ports Java and Singapore on Saturday, Nam 270. Gorgon from Geraktion about February 1. Paroo from Fremantle to Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore on Keb 5th. Charon from Geraldton to Fremantle about February 23.
Evening gatherings and picnic meeting announcements include Kivata Cail and Gardonys Olympia, with Sundays excluded. An auction sale is listed for January 41 featuring furniture by Mackenzie.
In the police court this morning a first offender was fined 75 shillings and 3s in hire for disorderly conduct by creating a nuisance on Elwes street. The report notes other local items including steamer Minderun arrival, customs fines for Ah Suey and Charlie Book, and various regional notices and events in Geraldton.
Sydney report from yesterday shows Victoria first innings 129 with strong bowling by Cotter and Hazlitt. New South Wales reply reached 311 for nine, led by Cotter and Barbour, before Victoria declared in second innings for 178 with solid batting from McDonald and Carkeek.
The regatta features closely matched events with many crews listing chances. Notable picks include Miss Tetlow and Miss Crawford in the ladies pairs, F Burton favored in junior sculls over Wight, and Clarke improving the Geraldton stroke. Senior events lean toward G Houston’s supremacy, while the old swim concludes the morning with Hafner and Kidd as contenders.
In the Grant trophy final Kendrick defeated Holmes 42 19 after a tight match that reached 29 all before Kendrick secured two in the next head. Holmes had earlier beaten Hemsted 42 19 to reach the final, with praise for Kendrick’s strong form and hopes he remains a strong competitor. The club notes call for more trophies and remind members of the general meeting at Victoria Motel to report on affairs and elect officers.
The note discusses a forthcoming meeting with 67 acceptors and possible withdrawals, highlighting difficulties finding light jockeys and predicting outcomes. It urges forming racing associations to unite clubs, cut travel costs, and improve supervision to prevent unprincipled owners from manipulating events. It cites examples from New South Wales and Queensland.
The picture Esmeralda based on Victor Hugo's Notre Dame has drawn large crowds with applause nightly. It is praised as thrilling and beautifully colored. Also featured is the highly touted Fools of Society, described as a incomparable production. Special arrangements have been made with West's Picture Company for its Geraldton showings.
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