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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
2
Astronomical table showing sunrise and sunset, computed for Geraldton's coordinates. Data provided by the Acting Government Astronomer H B Curlewis, with June entries and references to equinox periods and daily times.
The Ouran Steamship Company and West Australian Navigation Company announce sailing notices from Geraldton to Fremantle and beyond. Vessels PAROO under Captain Richardson and CHARON under Captain Daglievich are listed with voyage windows in June.
A note on sailing stance shows Goranton bound for Fremantle with port calls including May Slat and Port Darwin scheduled for June 11.
An arrival at six this morning from Singapore notes cargo of 200 tons general goods and mentions Charon this afternoon for Fre mantle. It lists 25 bales of wool and other packages, with passenger names W. Everent Ho Wick J. Mc Callum and C. 3. Crosse and references Dalgety movements and masers.
Vessel Charon departs Fremantle on June 24 heading to Geraldton North West Ports Java and Singapore. Zeslandia departs Fremantle on June 14 bound for Adelaide Melbourne Sréeey with other port calls noted.
This item states a notice regarding tenure by owners of a property and an offered transfer or agreement as signed by a party, with unclear or damaged wording. It references a Healey related term and a proposed change or contract under local notice procedures.
A Guardian Geraldton summary reports Labour holding 37 seats to 38 for Liberals in the Australian House of Representatives. The piece notes the Liberal minority will struggle to govern with a Senate threat, while Labour consolidates its party machine ahead of the next general election. E. G. Farrington.
The community welcomes rainfall after a long dry spell. Reports from Mullewa Greenough Tenindewa Vitus Dongarra Carnamal and surrounding areas show falls up to a quarter to three quarters of an inch by eight this morning. Farmers hope the current rain is the start of steadier moisture.
The report notes a good harvest this year will sustain last season gains for farmers and put them on their feet, while also driving further development across the district, signaling improved conditions after recent adverse events.
Local notices announce Free Offer Day at Mews A and a Friday event for the Free Offer Day. A stump jump twin plough trial by Stamp Julip Plough is set for Saturday at Mr McCuiness' farm Bootenal. Geraldton classes add two new waxes and stencil work with limited enrolment. A special Watch and chain offer from Gilman and Co is advertised. Fire relief fund claims are invited. Continuous rainfall and weather updates follow with locality rainfall tallies.
Two youths Samuel Yoxall and Atket Crocker were riding in a horse cart when it struck a stump. Crocker was thrown forward, the gun discharged, and a cartridge lodged in his right lung causing serious injuries. The incident occurred near Galion Valley this morning.
In Queensland Brisbane a young child left for a daytime outing was found with a fatal throat wound. Authorities searched the area after the disappearance reporting the child did not return home by late afternoon and was later located. Police and relatives joined in the investigation as officials released scant details.
A lunatic injured and killed in a Melbourne hospital ward on Thursday afternoon. He struck a fellow patient with an axe handle, injured another, and broke a warder’s arm before being captured near the river. Names are not released.
A Sydney Morning Herald fragment urges improved farming practices and stronger state backing for rural industries. It argues rail, transport, and communication gaps hinder farmers, calls for educated farmers, and notes soil fertility concerns threatening national wealth and industry.
The article argues for improved farming methods to raise crop yields and livestock quality. It stresses soil fertility, manure use, crop rotation, and better cultivation practices, warning that neglect harms national income and future generations. It calls for agrarian experiments and government support to sustain farm viability and prevent wastage of land and resources.
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