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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
2
A garbled OCR item mentions Pullar's bargain prices and a forged claim of value. The fragment references discounted goods and a dishonest assertion, but reader details are unclear.
An OCR fragment promotes Queensland Insurance Company and its Western Australia Branch in Perth. The ad touts liability coverage and access to low rates, naming the company and its regional presence without clear date or fuller details.
Fragmentary notice mentions Gersldtes Fremantle, agents at Marine Terrace, J Jenkins, and John Darling Sons as agents. References a contract, authority, and a date in January with vague shipping terms and return of funds. No clear event or outcome.
Mosars Dalgely and Cu LiL agents report wreamers movements as flows. Geraliton leaves Fre for Nor West ports on February 9. Teaves Gerallion heads to North West ports Jayter Minderog leaves Geralitan for Fre from Fremanthe toward Ger with movements to Java Siyenpane in March. Travel details include Yewanta Piehraptls on February 7 and February 5, with Jade Melbourne and Sydney noted in transit.
The Muncipal Council supports the Works Committee recommendations to raise funds for town improvements and to extend the street light plant at a cost of 1000. The plan aims to enhance utility for the town and ensure electricity supply for the allway Department, with emphasis on securing a major customer and future reliability.
Government astronomer data from Mt Curlewin provides daily sunrise and sunset times for Geraldton in January 1914. The table lists times by date with slight OCR distortions, showing the progression of dawn to dusk and the varying length of day across the month.
Geraldton councils back a £9500 program to improve housing, parks, and beaches amid winter road works. Officials argue urban expansion, waterfront beautification, and a larger water supply will attract residents and visitors, with new baths and an esplanade jetty among proposed projects.
Nominations closed for the Kalgoorlie Legislative Assembly vacancy after Mr A B Green resign. Candidates listed include Alfred Rollewu Collins Steve Kalgoorlie chemist George McLews and M Donabie street secretary. Election set for February 8 at the Old Resident. Geraldton resident Mary Doolan dies aged 74 from decay at Knowden Street. Funeral tomorrow at 10 o clock from HC Cemetery. Grand leading millinery event by Colimonmoar expert Milliners to clear stock.
On Moulsy 2 a sports gathering was held at Port Denison under the auspices of the local M U L O F. A large number attended the day as a holiday with foot races swimming and other activities. In the evening euchre, a dance, and a concert drew good attendance. Glover and Wilcock offer a photo to the local cricket club for a bowling average. The Rowita Board has erected houses on Hwush beach for tours and holiday makers. Campers are present and more accommodation is hoped for. Linthorne, secretary of the Co operative Erwin Roads Board, and family are spending a holiday at the port.
A disrupted Queen Hall event featured Rip Walley Scott's Well Ruywa work Transition shown amid a chaotic audience reaction. The program included other acts and a planned quotation of moral lectures, with experts debating the value of cinema in society.
A garbled weather and farming excerpt describes farmers tending wheat and water needs, with mentions of specific names like Mr Bein Mannerheim and Camp tell Bros. It notes a anticipated event on the 27th of meat month, discussions of harvests, and uneasy remarks about social gossip and local routines amid seasonal work.
The report traces staff moves in the Railway Department starting at Geraldton where a promotion seemed imminent. It notes Anette Teuvi MIL Magepet and other officials, with visits by Colonial Secretary Howard and Mr Hughes the assistant stationmaster. Also mentioned are Cripps and Seuth, respected culturalists, plus Mr Finch and Mr Smith. It reports health updates on Mr Dame and Mr Giles and notes improving recovery of Howard.
The document presents a garbled notice from the Roads Board of an area likely in a European region. It references a meeting date, requests, and anticipated harvest timing with references to February and March. Details are unclear due to extensive OCR errors, but names of individuals and places appear as part of the damaged text.
A fragmented ad notes a dealer offering post free delivery of a deed related item. It mentions a presumed recipient and a generic promise of best values. The text is garbled but hints at a customer outreach and subscription or service offer.
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