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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
2
Event listing shows Geraldton Gungavin and Concery Pulth with Jestion set for Saturday June 6 1914 at Geraldton. Competing teams or participants are named in the performance card style entry.
Government statistician reports harvest yields fell short of early expectations but overall production rose. Victoria District leads acreage gains with a 67 percent increase, York District up about 40 percent, and Northam showing strong gains in both yield and total bushels. Beverley Pingelly and Wagin districts predicted to join high-acreage group next year.
State Steamship Service announces S S Western Auscralia will save Gera'dion for Freamatic on Friday. Fare details indicate fac 2eyke Fares with 61 16s noted.
A damaged OCR line mentions street tax status and service, with unclear names Ferd, Lomrent, and Labeted Ured Mervicr. The text lacks coherent context but implies a tax or service matter needing clarification or action.
Fragmented text lists ports and captains including Geraldien Geraldton Mor Weet Jave Singapore and Fremantie with unclear ship names and roles. The passage mixes destinations North West Peru Singapore and various captain identifiers, lacking coherent events or dates.
Shipping agents Masare Dalgety and Co report movements of various vessels. Chaon leaves Fremantle for Gibraltar on 1 June while Daves for Noe Wert ports, Java and Sanguywre sail on 17 June. Fremate heads to Gealdton and Nor West ports with Java outings. Bay Gorgod and Kaouta depart Sydney Melbourne for Albany Fremantle and Adelaide to Fremactie 21/18.
A fragmented notice describes a fleeting sale at Colneum with emphasis on attractive features and monthly specials. Details are unclear but suggest a promotional event offering value. The text mentions mane features and a large quantity of items, implying a shopping promotion or advertisement on a periodic basis.
The text outlines official recognition of local needs including prear greens and the Che mstter region. It notes a planned visit by the Minister for Works and an itinerary adjustment under the Aumé category. The district demonstrates wheat production and seeks government facilities and harbour developments to handle rising trade, awaiting Mr Johnson's arrival for a definite government commitment.
Geraldton news item summarises local reform talks on temperance including bar closing and youth drinking. council election results show low turnout. mortgage sale of city property discussed. various community notices from clubs, churches, and societies. road works and electric light plans outlined. railway appeal case heard at court.
At Queens Park this afternoon Thistle dominated the game with Gilmour twice denying Town goals before a late surge saw Thistle win 4 goals to 1. Town keeper saved a dangerous grounder, while Reid’s shot was stopped at key moments as Thistle converted chances after the interval.
Perth thin day with good attendance at Delnout Park meeting presenting a strong programme. Hurdle brace over about two miles features Colloint at 103 ahead of Lagat, with First Class Plate and Second Class Plate events also listed. King's Handicap, betting 7 to 1 on winner, includes Camballo and Orient Queen among others. other races name Warilda Debut and Amy Ber in diverse handicaps. Wednesday Handicap noted in the programme with multiple entries and odds.
The Pindar race meeting closed after a full day of events from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Officials included judges E McKenna and H Broad, stewards Fremlin, Atking, and Elliott, clerk of scales L McLean, clerk of course F Beil, handicapper C McKean, with detailed results across Militant, Wonnadon, Wood Tuen, Golden Deer, Mata, Fusil M, and others. The principal event featured a close finish and strong performances, while several handicap races showed competitive fields and favorable betting. Full betting odds and times indicate tight finishes and respectable showings across the day.
At Recreation Ground the Hovere and Fire Brigade met in windy conditions. Rovers led late quarters but Brigade surged, final: Brigade 4 goals 16 behinds to Rovers 9 goals 6 behinds. Key players: for Brigade Puy Thumpson Pass Carwardine Edward Shepheard. for Rovers Stokes Burton Pass Kidd Meadowcroft. Junior Rove tra beat Railways 25 to 24. Perth results show Fremantle and South Fremantle scores with notable performances.
This OCR fragment reports a racing meet with Cambria beating Gaetia and Groper while The ether events include Isis Enchanter Thelina and Maytura. Little Stivx and Camber led Tapatoria, Candyla won by two minutes from Guelia with Groper a close 25 minutes behind Cerablian Lampers and J Norris of the Waterside Workers Federation slated to visit Geraldton and Widdine with the Luumapare Union in another note.
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