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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary ad highlights Bartlett Confeactor offering classes for building construction with estimates provided. Includes contact TELEPHONE 140 and notes on fire insurance and employment lists. Also features sunrise and sunset data for July and lunar phases sourced from timekeeper tables.
Freight notices announce Western Australia shipping connections with Fremantle and Port Darwin. Vessels MINDEROO, BORGON, PARCO, and Alios listed with August sailings from Geraldton toward Java and Singapore. Parcs Geraldton to Fremantle quoted at single £1 1s and return £3 3s. Agents Prank Green and Co. Warehouse Terrace handle freights Sydney to Nor West Ports.
Shipping notices from Messrs Daleaty and Co report steamers Tarwoinate Erontautie bound for Geral ton and Faroo sailing to No Wont ports Java for Singapore on August 1. Mimberwo leaves Geraldton for Fremantle around August 11, Charon departs Fremantle for Geraldton and nearby ports. Additional vessels and destinations listed with various dates and routes.
Multiple local items include church notices for Rev H Hammer at Dongarra and Irwin State School, a police court case against Annie Daines for defacatory matter, and adjournment details. Geraldton Golf Club held its annual meeting electing officers, while the British Football Association discussed cup arrangements and international fixtures. Senate hopefuls and a six-candidate opposition to Labor emerged, with candidate J Thomson launching campaigns from Onslow through Murchison. Infrastructure updates cover Marine Terrace and Shenton Street paving, plus a Labour Bureau opening planned by Mrs Treland on March Terrace.
The monthly Northampton Roads Board meeting at the office on Blat instant included discussion by Chairman Kilsey and members Mitchell Burgess Teakie Balfyar Holloway Drage and others. They moved to rescind part of a resolution about pastoral lands north of the Murchison River and to protect lands as a special area with rating at rental value. contemplated sending copies to Mr Elliott and cooperating with others. Additional motions set the rate for the ensuing year, address central ward rates at 10d in the pound on annual value, and consider road works including a new road, fencing requirements, and a culvert at Hampton Road. Estimates and tenders were reviewed, with plans for further bidding and inspections.
Paris July 28 Madame Caillaux was acquitted in the murder trial of M Calmotte the editor of the Figaro after the public prosecutor had urged a guilty verdict with extenuating circumstances. The jury returned a not guilty verdict amid applause. The trial concluded yesterday with Caillaux embracing her counsel.
Perth stewards concluded an inquiry into the alleged fanning of Cullord and Oddlace at Helena Vale on Saturday. They gave Oddlace the benefit of the doubt while Wilkins, who rode the mace, was fined or penalized as part of the ruling. Betting odds quoted include Admiral Grand 12 to 1 and Bill Brandon 190 to 1 as Melbourne markets report.
Ex mayor J G Smith visits Geraldton with large interests and lengthened stay. H W Greville returns from holidays in Melbourne Hobart and Adelaide. Meekatharra station names a new assistant stationmaster due to rising traffic replacing Vorter elva. C Aliachio from Narrogin relief station received appointment and will arrive by Saturday night.
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