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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
2
The text lists several ships with captains and voyage dates. Gorgon under Captain Tewnsey starts from Cersidton for Nor Went Ports Java and Singapers. Minderoo under Captain Mills sails around July 34th followed by Paroo under Captain Rickantson on August 4th.
The Heraldion Guardian records schedules with Minderoo and Parga sailing to Nor West ports Java Singapore, and Fremantle to Geraldton plus Fremantle departures in late July and early August. It notes a Football Association meeting at the Club Hotel, weather forecasts for the southwest coast, Methodist and Presbyterian services, an erratum on a health report, and a police court case for drunkenness with a 14 day sentence.
Spur assessor decisions on property valuations were upheld with appeals allowed for challenged assessments. A town clerk note indicated that parties may appeal by a set July date. Transportation notice lists arrivals and departures with times, including Bullarra and Pre mantic services and passenger names.
Shipping agents Memre Dalgety report B.S. Paroo sailing Gatuléten to Paget and Minderoo from Formantle to Fighting. police court fines for Veitch and Taylor after July 2 incident. Christ Church services announced with Rev Grimes. Town Council road and wells discussions. June health expenditures and rate collections listed. Queen's Hall program notes and upcoming acts at Geraldton.
Geraldton Town Council discussed dam options with E Constantine and mayor B Fuller after a site visit to Wagganetine. Government reports flag Mahomet Flats as unsuitable and Waggrakine overflow as insufficient. Buller Creek offers a storage option though not practical. surveys and gouging work planned to assess viable gravity supply from distant sites.
The mortal remains of Samuel Mitchell were interred in Gwalla cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Funeral attended by many. conducted by Rev. Moor. Dead March in Saul performed by Mr. Stokes junior. James arranged the funeral and crafted the polished jarrah coffin with silver sod. Numerous mourners listed: Me. and Mom M. J. Wil Meme, Mr. and Mrs. W. Luces, Mr. and Mrs. T. Deage, Mrs. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. R. EL. Exton, Mr. and Mrs. T. Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rye, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Preservation Convent Nuss, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Counsel.
Metropolitan football highlights note North Fremantle defeated Pert 2 by 83 points as East Fremantle beat West Perth 49 to 14 and SabiaaL suffered a loss to East Fremantle while Subiaco fell in today’s matches in Perth.
A cadet group plans a Monday trial at Northam with senior cadets to study area offers. The organizer notes a fortnight absence. An ad promises Engebrecht’s immense stocks from Friday to Wednesday with 42 present per purchase and a light tax implication.
The Perth meeting produced results across multiple races including the Gosnells Welter Plate six furlongs won by Floris with Skirl and B Bandit among the top place getters. Volition won the Trial Stakes over six furlongs, and the Canning Brush Steeplechase featured a tight race. Muriett won the Park Handicap running 1 1/2 miles. Daylight led the Hunt Club Plate at six furlongs, and Juncap captured the Grand National Steeplechase in Melbourne.
The fragmentary report notes a local newspaper notice from Geraldton concerning publication deadlines and advertising rules. It references Constantine & GanNER proprietors and a closing business, with unclear details about pricing and notices.
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