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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
2
Slogans announce deep discounts on yard goods and garments. Advert shows lace, hair combs, hose, peds, and assorted trims with prices like 4d per item and 3d for ladies’ hose. Crumsod Hoyles prints listed at 4/6 per dozen.
Frank Green and Co s Ocean Steamship and West Australian Steam Navigation announce sailing plans from Geraldton to North-West Ports, Java and Singapore. Vessels Gorgon and Fanog listed with captains Townley and Michardson, dated August 1st and August 3rd respectively. Dalgety Co Ltd handles fares and passage to Fremantle, Carnarvon, Coolangatta, and Port Hedland.
Menara Dalgety and Co ship ping agents report steamer movements. Parco sails Fremantle to Geraldton on August 6 and Geraldton to North West ports and Samet on August 7. Charon Haver sails Geraldton to Damp? ment and more from Fremantle, with Gorgon to Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore on August 18. Burruntest departs Adelaide August 30 for Albany and Fremantle, Geraldton on August 31.
Calculations for Geraldton reveal sunrise and sunset times for August. The page quotes moon phases with a poem lampooning young ladies and mentions a product called Wool's Peppermint Cure as a joke about remedies. The column shifts to a Tuesday July 9 reference.
Immigration officials from the Micivorian Government push a unified policy amid calls for cost savings and reduced friction. NSW Premier McGowen may speak for associated immigration departments as favor for the plan grows. releases hint at timing and cross-state arrangements to secure berths for assisted passengers.
Local rainfall reports from Geraldton and surrounding towns show July totals just over six inches with 58 points on July 29 and 11 on July 30. Prison statistics indicate rising commitments since 1928 but still below 1903 1904 and 1907 figures. changes to railway sidings names and Northampton Local Court date shift announced. various community notices including forecasts of showers, sales ads, and upcoming events at the Coliseum and Town Hall.
The Howard Vernon Company presented a strong night of entertainment at King's Hall with NamdoM Schmidt performing Beethoven and a self written Concerto. Applause suggested high audience approval despite some disruptive vocal comments from patrons during the first piece.
At Queen's Hall Banvern opens a season of air nights presenting a refined comedy act with a touring background in New Zealand and the Eastern States. He will feature a variety of instruments, including a collapsible cello imitation, alongside a programme boasting the Champion drama How Tenderfoot Made Good and the educational film Mechanical Coaling.
Melbourne July 28 The budget outlines a surplus of over £3,000,000 to be placed in trust funds. It promises precise accounting of revenues and expenditures. The piece notes constitutional questions about Treasurer’s adherence to the Commonwealth Constitution and calls the budget a marvel of the year. The Marvel monster winter sale is announced for Thursday August 1 with an encouraging ad.
In a Victoria Hotel incident at the police court before Resident Magistrate Mr. Geary, Patrick Neylam accused engineer G W Breadon of assault. Neylam claimed he awoke on the balcony and entered a lady's room, while Breadon testified of a struggle after Neylam tried to enter a lady’s room and threatened him. Witnesses described blows exchanged and confusion over who started the confrontation. The court found the case complex and imposed fines plus costs.
Disputed cease in dockyard labor sparked by the Cables dispute in London. Workers refuse to resume duties as notices from the Stile Committee are torn, with unions vowing to intensify the struggle. Firemen and other crews join the national protest, signaling a serious standstill in port operations.
Fragmented report notes Mr Ernest Sender of Geraldton resigning as Justice of the Peace. Mentions Yalges Ken yard of Feith toe4he geceele ng May Sint, 1016, and references a North-West meteorologist touring to discuss cyclones. Mentions Hunt and Perth travel, two daughters of Ms ll, and a sewer incident with elderly figures.
A fragmented page lists public notices, subscription details, and various ads. It mentions yearly subscriptions, advertising rates, and items for sale or display at the Coliseum with scattered prices and product names. The mix includes newsboys, telegraph terms, and promotions for events and goods with unclear dates.
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