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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
2
The Geraldton Guardian outlines that literary commissions should go to the Editor and business communications to the Secretary of public bodies. Advertisers are urged to remit to cover subscriptions through the current quarter, and residents are advised to arrange with the Advertisers. Advertisements close one hour before press previews.
Calculated sunrise and sunset for Geraldton in July 1912. Moon phases listed with July dates. Shipping schedule shows S S Paroo, S Gorgon, S Charon, S Minderoo sailing from Geraldton to Fremantle, North West Ports, Java, and Singapore with Dalgety & Co. as agents.
A special notice states Huddart Parker Ltd requires employment action. The document mentions SQ HIFesss and equipment setup, seeking compliance and impact assessment for staff and operations. Further details are not clearly readable.
Dalgety & Co ship agents report steamer movements from Australian ports. Charon sails from Fremantle to Geraldton on July 1, then to North West ports Java and Singapore. Parop departs Geraldton for unspecified destinations around early July. Gorges leaves Geraldton for Fremantle around August 4. Arrangements also list Currumiset, leaving Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, and Fremantle on late July and early August with various legs.
The Heraldion Hangdian outlines Gersleton’s water issues amid rainfall delays. It notes council frustration with government pace and plans to pressure authorities, including possible public agitation, to secure a consistent, adequate supply for health and growth of the town.
The passage argues that a well ordered community must have a reliable water supply as a fundamental consideration and convenience for residents. It stresses water provision as essential to proper community functioning and welfare.
Local notices report that both Methodist Church services tomorrow will be led by Rev. FE. Stowe with a Sunday School at Brull Point in the afternoon. The anthem for the worship will be Ye Shall Dwell in the Land and a sermon follows in the evening.
A large attentive audience enjoyed a modern program of pictures and vaudeville at Queen's Hall. The Bird in the Island and Wallace to Grant drew strong applause, with Little Dolly Ella Weston and Mr Will Wardrope popular as ever. Tonight features The Indian Maid's Elopement and Justice of The Desert with new items from Weston and Wardrope. tomorrow after church another pictorial program is planned.
Spencer presents the popular comedy Sweet Nell of Old Drury at the Town Hall tonight and Monday and Tuesday. Miss Nellie Stewart stars as Nell Gwynne in the orange seller role with performances starting 7 45 pm Tuesday to catch an early train to the Murchison. Gallery and front seats cost 25s 14s with children half-price.
Despondency among farmers eased by a 70 point rain fall boosting crops. Mount Erin Nebawah and Dindola join the association, preparing a strong team to meet Gerackton in Nabaweb. A special Gerackton train is announced and there is enthusiasm for country competition. Demise of the Tigers East Chapman noted as a potential loss for next Saturday’s match.
In the Western Australian Assembly the Premier and opposition addressed motions on the amendment and debate proceeded on the Address-in-Reply. The Premier defended his position while observers noted tactics of the Opposition. A division occurred at 3:15 pm amid continued discussion and critique of parliamentary conduct.
A local program opens with an entertainment reel last night drawing a large crowd. Tonight the feature Shamus O'Brien will be shown in a patriotic, sensational form for three nights, directed by Willy Sinclair from Perth. Also noted is a farewell social for Mr Scott and a gathering for Mr Hardy, with remarks from Survey Department officials in attendance.
Perth July 4 Weather report notes recent rain across the state boosting wheat growth and replenishing dams. Most stations show heavy rainfall to year’s peak, with only Der racoppim and Mercedim lacking. totals reaching up to 140 points at some inland sites as forecasts expect further falls.
A correspondent reports that crop acreage this season totals about 7,900 acres with individual plots from 30 to 200 acres. Fallow area tops 1,500 acres. varied crop sizes range from 15 to 150 acres. District growers are praised for steady effort despite a prior poor year and hope for better yields. A Thursday rain increased dam levels by 75 points by 5 pm, with more expected.
The Rev. A. Craven of Reoter Gera ldton was born appointed by the Bishop of Perth as Rural Dean for the Geraldton district.
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