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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
2
A United Service is reported involving Tean Steamsaip Wom Limited and the West Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited in a cooperative or contractual matter. The details indicate a formal arrangement between the two entities with implications for maritime operations and services.
Shipping notices from Geraldton Fremantle and Nor West ports. Captains Dalgleish Houghton Dagteieh prepare passages for Tasculigh Treights and passages. DALGETY & CO. LIMITED lists ports Fremantle Carnarvon and Geraldton.
State Steamship Service announces fare details for the Geraldton to Port Darwin route via the mediae forts. Rates listed at 11s per leg with return on 28 dollars. Agent Frank Green & Co Marine Terrace handles bookings from Fremantle and Geraldton with reduced rates to Northwest ports. Authority note confirms crew debts require written authorization from Jo h Darling son, agent.
Shipping notices show Geraldton departures for Fremantle and Albany and North West ports around early February. Vessels list crews and routes including Singapore, Mindoro, and Sydney bound legs with names such as Premand Premanie and Mindoray navy.
Public notice appears to announce Dr A Owen Holst as a practicing physician at a street location likely in Eau Claire or Eau area. The fragmentary text references medical practice, surgery, and a street address, signaling a professional notice for a physician.
Queensland Insurance Co Ltd offers representation through Mr D Ballantine as agent. The agency promotes a wide range of ice and rope products for workers, urging public interest and low current rates. Western Australia branch operates in Perth with Surrey members.
The government astronomer notes the first quarter phase with a fall moon and the new moon for January. The Lak Quarter marks January 1 with a brief reference to January 20 and 44 for the salary.
A 1910s health notice discusses infectious disease control in children at schools. It urges precautions, exclusion of ill pupils, and cautious handling of suspected cases to prevent spread, highlighting parental responsibility and school authority in reducing transmission.
The article argues for cleaner drinking fountains and better cups for children. It notes past issues with shared cups and chain fixtures and urges improved maintenance and hygiene to ensure safe drinking during hot weather.
A fragmentary report notes focus on continuing education for youths past age fourteen. Parents increasingly value educational facilities, urging plans for longer school attendance. Evening continuation classes are recommended when home help is insufficient, to avoid hardship and ensure beneficial outcomes.
The report touches on the American Meat Trust and possible Australian measures, with government confidentiality on information. Northampton Agricultural Society plans its annual show with a strong year balance and improvements. Local shop anecdotes highlight customer disputes over worn or too-tight items. Church events include Busy Bees sale preparations, sermons, and hymns at various services, with Coliseum notices about stock clearance at half price.
The Rev J E Stone will lead morning and evening Methodist Church services with an anthem in the morning and the Lord's Supper administered. a Harvest Thanksgiving is planned for February. Geraldton supports grape trials by MP Macapine, showing orange and grape growing effects in the district. The Church of England notes Epiphany services and a Harvest Festival on February 15. Local wheat quotes, a Grand Concert fundraiser, and a youth fair are described, including Mayoress Miss Sylvia Nelson and community leadership. Lord Howe Island residents are praised for kindness and self-sufficiency in bee and bird observations. minimal disturbance to native birds is emphasized.
Metropolitan notes from January 26 report immigration talks led by Premier Newton Moore and the Agent-General. The Million Club formed to promote settlement, with a lively gathering featuring Moore and immigrant topic discussions. Mixed bathing controversy stirs civic debate as Perth officials weigh policy and ratepayer impact. Byline references Western Australia and interstate yacht contests with modest attendance by local and visiting dignitaries.
Fragmented text lists horse racing events and handicaps at Flemington or Melbourne venues with odds and entries. Mentions include Seven Furlong Soluraie, West a Viuve Mou, Armada le Handicap, Guildford Handicap, Miss Allison, Winter's Night, and a few withdrawals from the Gatbeigh Plate and Anetraian Cup.
The report describes a cricket afternoon at Queens Park with players like Gersitom and Dest kbock making opportunities. After an initial turn by Mai and Fae iho Dest yer the game featured Ferry segment Court and Soveady, Lelie Koessier, Lira Meier Fant and others, delivering a well played innings amid a mixed performance from both sides. First Innings details at the recreation ground show Mercaniies and Commercial in a busy contest with Vineean mike and a Fairty watin factory countoncement, Malay and Mile contributing while others were dismissed cheaply.
Fragmented OCR text references gunmen, a person named Melanie, a questioned statement, altered kits, and a weekly salary of £8. Mentions Western, Victoria, South Australia, and Imperial Insbet with unclear context and dates. The readable content is sparse and inconsistent.
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