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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
2
A fragmentary item lists names such as McGnaran J Fabliner D Fawkner Cannon J W.Green graf Mr Mre and Miss Green with references to riders or passengers and a mention of pat sengers. The text appears to be a damaged notice or diary fragment without a clear event or date.
Dalgety and Co Ltd reports steamer movements. Charon leaves Geraldton for Fremantle about June 16 and then Fremantle to Geraldton and North-West, Java, Singapore on July 5. Gorgon sails Fremantle to Geraldton on June 21. Minderoo departs Geraldton for Fremantle around July 4.
Residents of Cue push for government support to continue prospecting at the Princess Royal mine amid funding shortages. Local speaker says a £1000 grant is vital. without help mining work risks a standstill and potential closure of the project.
District residents press for government grant to fund testing of a mine with a 14 pounds worth of gold won earlier and 1 000 pounds in government aid. Syndicate hopes thorough testing can unlock a profitable venture, preventing abrupt closure and keeping prospecting work alive. Local authorities urged to investigate and consider financial support to sustain operations and attract capital.
A prospecting party led by C G Gibson former Assistant Government Geologist and J Leenberg formed by Mr Doolette to seek gold and minerals in the Northern Territory. Deepest planned shaft about 300 feet with tests likely in old mines as new country is explored.
The Presbyterian service at St George's Geraldton will include a morning and evening reading with a sermon on Functions of the Church. A local cinema program at King’s Hall draws crowds with films including Attacked by a Lion and A Trip to Rome, plus a live performance by the Empire orchestra. Additional items report new arrivals, weather, charity events, and public notices across Geraldton.
Kalgoorlie on June 13 hosted a busy race meeting with several classified races. Notable performances included Mariett winning the Maritana Plate with rider Hyde later disqualified for three months for wrongdoing. Glorify and High Guard featured in the Final Handicap with Glorify finishing strong.
The Pindar Club announces its picnic meeting on 21 June with nominations closed 10 June except for Mr Searey. Leading horses include Gay Boy Searey Hole Happy Thought Hequittal Gunner Salutary Gossit Queen's Park and others shaping the Flying Handicaps Second Hacks and Picnic Handicap entries. The jury Scurry nominations will close on the course.
In a Recreation Ground match the Brigade edged the Rovers 9 3 to 7 5 with Oates as umpire. Key players included Ramshaw Tetlow Carwardine and Stokes for the Brigade, and Kilnsi t ions Smith and Pass for the Rovers. East Fremantle beat Kant Werth and Perth defeated West Point in other fixtures.
Rail players to be chosen from Willis Mounier Schiff Bennell Davey Ablet Thomas Shep heard Tippett Murphy Mencie Cox Strang Meadowcroft Woodcock Reamster King Meek Austin Groce aler Munro Randel and Elvidge. A drug will leave the town ball waver at a.m. sharp. On Monday night the duty will hold a grand social in the City Band room with an enjoyable gathering expected.
Fragmentary text shows Inspector Holmes leaving Geraldton for a Peak UIT district and mentions items like a splendid lot at exceptionally low prices. The legible lines reference sale-like phrases and a period tone but details are incomplete.
The report notes a session urging practical cooperation across the Empire in building a stronger navy and army. It quotes Mr. Tadgee urging action over talk and describing Austriutig as moving toward a robust defense scheme, with a call for all dominions to follow suit for unity and efficiency.
The Japanese foreign minister said the Anglo-Japanese alliance remains essential and the pivot of Japan's policy, crucial to Europe's peace, while noting the Titanic disaster. He framed the alliance as Japan's chief guide for maintaining stability in Europe.
Subscriptions poured in for a testimonial to Mr HLM Marmood and Mr Davis, with Dr Gen Baston giving £1 as a valued donation. The Melbourne market report notes a sheep sale with prime wethers up to 34 6d and various prices, alongside a burglary incident at a Melbourne store where a man fought officers during a break in.
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