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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows shipping items from Geraldton to North West Ports IVA and Singapore and to Java, with crew names Mills Richardson Dalgieish and others. Mentions dates around July and August, vessel Promentis and price 1 108. Promentis, Jean single, return fare 2 8. FRANK GREEN GENTS MARINE FounaGa.
Turner and Smith listed as general builders and contractors with notes on classes of buildings cut out ready for erection and correspondence details for Lovtled, indicating ongoing construction activity and related business notices in the era.
Fragmented advertisement text lists Queensland Insurance Company and Mr D Ballantin with references to claims, public risks and live stock insurance. Mentions Western Australian Branch and survey chapters in Perth. Includes a “Grand Winter Sale” and mens and boys clothing with a surprise offer.
Shipping agents Dalgety and Co report steamers’ movements. Charop leaves Geraldton for Fremantle on July 27, Varoo leaves Fremantle for Geraldton on August 2, Paroo Geraldton to West ports Java Singapore on August 5, Mindoroo Geraldton to Fremantle about August 11, Charon Fremantle to Geraldton and West ports Java Singapore on August 7, Zevasiia leaves Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide in August, and Zoabentia departs Fremantle for Albany Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney around August 22 23.
In a tense Country Party Conference the Dampier division splits over alliances with the Liberal Party as Sir Gregory’s seat hangs in the balance. Debates erupt with calls to avoid aiding Labour, and officials prepare for a high-stakes campaign as electoral reforms loom and six candidates are debated for Dampier.
At a Victoria District Agricultural Society committee meeting a Geraldton polo club deputation requested about 12 acres of the society ground adjacent to the show ground for a polo field. Permission was granted and work to clear roots was to begin immediately.
The Devident Magistrate Qi heard two assault charges from Nabowaboo Sustay. Italian Prank Beppetti and labourer Mink were assaulted by Swanston and McDonald after a football match quarrel. Swanston denied a knife claim. Plant was struck and jaw broken. Bardwell defended, none called for the defence. The court noted possible imprisonment but lingering injuries and made no final sentence.
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