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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
2
Data presents latitude and longitude estimations for Geraldton derived from assorted figures labeled AULY pera say et Bas iz Sas with numbers like 18 3a 19 5.38 20 B37. The fragment hints at a geospatial calculation using inconsistent codes, lacking a clear method or final coordinate.
A Wednesday night Geraldton Municipal Council session addressed residents Eleanor Street objections to a stable near homes. Officials said the site met regulations and could not be blocked. The council also debated band subsidies, employee wages, and rights of way, with plans to donate £3 for band concerts and to seek a search for rights of way.
Shipping notice lists Ocean Steamship Company Limited and West Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited routes Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore. Vessels Charon Gorgon Parco Minderoo sailed from Geraldton with August dates, Char on August 7, Gorgon on July 25, Parco on August 1. Dalgety & Co Limited handling freight and passage. Also schedules Fremantle Carnarvon Geraldton for Fremantle and Geraldton to Port Darwin with July 30 and August 8 dates. Kwinana Geraldton to Wyndham service noted. Agents Frank Green & Co Marine Terrace.
MTZAMERS MOVEMENTS Mosera Daizely and Dn Ltd ship. Gorgon leaves Fremantle for Geraldton Nor-West ports Java and Singapore on July 23 Charon leaves Geraldton for Fremantle on about August 7 Parvo leaves Fremantle for Geraldton Nor-West ports Java and Singapore on August 7 Minderoo leaves Geraldton for Fremantle on or about August 21 Riverina leaves Fremantle 90th July for Albany Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney
The Municipal Council debated writing to the PWD about when the new railway station would be completed. Dr. Gardner pushed for charges to fund a fireman at the Town Hall meetings, noting other towns refuse such payments. The Johnson Street levelling plan offered by land openers from Dobson Street was left to the Works Committee with Council share estimated at one third. A vacant council seat was discussed following Dr. Kempton’s election as Mayor. A third dance of the season was announced for the Town Hall on Wednesday, June 90, at 8 pm.
A sunny Perth course afternoon drew good attendance. CANNING HURDLES winners included Wippler at 9.0 and Mist Desk at 7. Foeman 6.9, Tiplomatist 7, with betting 5 10 2 against. SECOND-CLASS PLATE saw Lingst winner with Bond 7.0 and Yeast 7.10. PARK MANDICAP featured Julia B. at 7.5 and Wack Art 7.9 with Moonyoon 2, betting 5 1? 2. THIRD CLASS PLATE listed Caliber 2.8 and Orram &1 with Seton furlongs and Diplomatist 8.1. betting 6 to Lagst winner.
The first Geraldton football game under the British Association code drew a fair crowd at Recestrian Ground. The Whites dominated the first half and struck just before halftime, then added a second goal in the steader half as the Red and Blacks pressed without breaking through. Final score Whites 2, Red and Blacks 0.
A local football match, played under fine weather, drew a large crowd for the benefit event of the Lewa family. Railways led early but Brigades fought back. half time Railways 3 goals 6 behinds, Brigades 4 behinds. Final: Railways 10 goals 16 behinds, Brigades 2 goals 6 behinds. Notable players listed for both sides. Also Port Adelaide beat North Prematie 11 goals 12 behinds to 6 behinds.
Perth based Metropolitan Football reports East Fremantle beating West Perth 19.10 to 3.8 with South Fremantle also noted. A Salvation Army event at the Salvation Army Hall tomorrow features Brigadier Brigas Winter and Star Captain Burton delivering a talk on Love Courtship and Marriage. Also advertisements boast flowers hats and summer sale pricing on trim hats and linen lines at local shops.
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