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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
2
C Bartlett Contractor via D Ballantine agent for an Australian company arranges sale of glass, public risks, and dive stock at lowest current rates. Western Australian Branch, Seemy Chambers, Perth.
Astronomical notes provide lunar phase dates and related celestial positions for Geraldton, listing first quarter, full moon, and related observations with dates like June 15 and June 2. The text includes scattered measurements and latitude references, reflecting early telescope or navigational calculations from the era.
A fragmented shipping notice notes Fremantie sailing routes from Geraldton to Nor West ports Fremantle and Singapore. It mentions Captain Dalgiesby and Dalgety in connection with freights and passages, with references to Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon and related ports.
The readable fragments describe a noisy scene with players and a team, but most content is garbled. No clear event, person, place, or outcome is extractable for a factual card.
Sunsday arrivals record Wingfield from Xew ensily via Fremantle with 1400 tons wok. Tuwalay at 7 dae the 83 Parvo from Premantle. 1600 tons general caygn, woven horses and fall passenger list.
Tuesday afternoon the 3.5 Paroo sails to Singapore via porte with 30 tonn feudal cage 40 tons flour for Sugapore and Batavia 100 bales wool skins. Passengers include Miss M. Phillips and Ms D. H. Solomon. Tuesday evening the SS Wingheld sails direct to Sewcastle.
A war era shipping list reports movements from Fremantle and Geraldton with departures to Java Singapore Nor West ports and Perth. Vessels including Charon Alilch Org on June 17 and 13 depart Fremantle Geraldton for multiple routes. Kaola leaves Fremantle Albany June 1 for Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney.
The article discusses how Labour and Country Party strengths reshape politics in the province. It notes Labour's organization and past successes, the Country Party's rising influence among primary producers, and the Liberal alignment needed to avoid aiding Labour. It emphasizes cautious cooperation among non-Labour parties to maximize regional advantage and avoid splitting votes.
The Yueh race at Geraldton was abandoned after a large holiday crowd gathered. Officials will decide on a rescheduled date if weather and conditions permit. Meanwhile, updates on the Ratler River dam project report vigorous construction with numerous workers and heavy earthmoving activity.
Personal notes detail Mr Hitmian leaving Geraldton Water School charge and moving to metropolitan duties. Me EM Hall exits Postal Department role after years aiding state public service. Mr Mall related to clerical post in Daunvik Division. Paragraph references a local rearrangement amid federal strain and land transfer near Berkshire Valley to Mou.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various disjointed phrases such as rum, whiskey, moths, doctors, headaches, and woods. It appears as a stray excerpt rather than a coherent news item, lacking clear people, places, dates, or events to summarize meaningfully.
In a tense football note, Town edged Mamgery with quick first goals and strong defense. Cartwright and Glendinning starred with speed and tireless wing work as Rangers fought to close the deficit before halftime. Officials consider sending a Perth team for the Country Week if support clubs agree to regular meetings.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the marriage of Mr. W Webber to Mea a former head teacher at the late school tere and now in Mingimew State wohioul. Wishes for prosperity and happiness accompany the union. Football club notes thank the British Football Association for a royal reception while Moongoonocks and their guests clash with Thiaties, a rough match with a handicap of ox.
Market reports describe crop failures and anxious farmers as rains and showers revive green shoots. Notes mention labor shifts, bakers turning buyers, and housewives awaiting next steps. The piece laments decades of toil and uncertain harvests, with references to The Limes and White Teak.
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