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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
2
The note lists moon phase terms including First quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter and New Moon. It mentions June Sth and June 1th iy, with names Jube tet and Sune Zink as referenced individuals. The fragment appears as a glossary style reference without a clear event or narrative context.
Alasars Dalgety and Co reports a voyage from Fremantle to Geraldton and Fremantle to Jaye with intermediate ports and dates. The document notes a departure in June and lists several destinations including Mor lait and Nor Weat ports.
A Thursday meeting in Geraldton drew participants from diverse creeds to discuss temperance reform. Speakers urged practical action beyond resolutions, highlighting alcohol's impact on workers and the bush towns prefab, and called for steady, cooperative efforts to reduce drinking without overreliance on Acts of Parliament. The discourse noted the town’s single street hotels and urged temperate, targeted measures by reformers aligned with public opinion.
In Geraldton dated notices for Nor West ports indicate MINDEROO captains Mil and Moughtoy with June operations. DEMUG under Captain Mills listed for June port calls. distant ships like Bingarore and chakus commanded by Dalgicishy appear in plans.
A formal discussion argues for stricter liquor controls, sober public standards, and the role of churches and authorities in shaping temperance. Emphasis on treatment facilities, restricting youth access, and responsible bar conduct as steps toward reducing intemperance.
Local and general notes report A Hammer will occupy the pulpit of the Dongarra Methodist Church West on Monday morning with preaching and afternoon services anticipated. Forthcoming elections are discussed with W H Maynard of Greenourl considered for the Farmers Settlers Association seat. A stone with gold inlay and a Rambome specimen collection are also mentioned in the brief note.
Governor Sir Harry Barron and Lady Barron arrive in Geraldton from the Murchison with Colonial Secretary and crowd reception planned. Public hospital visits, Town Hall reception, ball at the Town Hall, and a busy itinerary follow, then trips to Rongarra before the Minister for Works tours Won Fan Hille to Mulltown railway line and returns to Perth. Forecasts anticipate showers, and a Geraldton Golf Links opening with a clock golf event and afternoon tea.
Mr E G Stenborg chief electoral officer will be in Geratdtar tomorrow on business related to revision of the polls. Leave of absence from June 10 to 27 was granted by the Municipal Council. Health inspector Nathan approved permit to visit Port to obtain meatloaf advice and a note on air quality incident.
The Gerakiton Municipal Council met last night with Mayor Gs A Keiptun presiding. Members Clarke, Sander, Cobetilick, Stony, Gardnar, Carlsen, Gobbens, Mealucerity, Brede, and Tw Mayr attended. Topics included a protest over Railway Institute buildings, health reports, unsanitary housing in Gregory and Shenton Streets, stray dog nuisance, and plans to secure a yard for a dog pound.
Reports detail fresh ore showings at Wustum and Meckathanra with a new main shaft, 240 feet depth water supply, and a Fraser and Chalmers 1250 stamp plant planned to handle ore. The Inglston mine mined rich gold, with a battery return of £1298 per ton including residues, while authorities discuss municipal office staffing, land exchanges, and block acquisitions at Sandford Street for workers’ homes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a wart committee recommending a travel plan with dates in September. Names and places appear garbled, but reference to a meeting or committee action suggests scheduling or oversight tasks.
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