Shipping item note reports SS name and cargo details
A fragmented shipping snippet mentions an SS vessel with cargo described as Sper and 2B 4s, signaling a brief transit or inventory record from a maritime page.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
A fragmented shipping snippet mentions an SS vessel with cargo described as Sper and 2B 4s, signaling a brief transit or inventory record from a maritime page.
Towlight Clidesway Rink skating and musical events announced with a fancy dress ball at Town Hall on June 17. June features a skating carnival and performances by an orchestra at the Town Hall. Different venues include Glacier Hall and Botel area with schedule details faintly noted.
The government plans to act in Parliament to establish freezing works, with options for fixed or floating freasers. Discussion weighs Fremantle Wyndham fixed plants versus a mobile floating freezer to serve multiple ports, balancing costs, tariffs, and seasonal supply. Local views emphasize public good and risks of delays for northern producers and Kimberley stock.
The Fremantle election produced a larger Government majority than expected while the Perth scene sees debates over port spending and public works. Railway milestones include the Mt. Magnet Black Range line opening on July 16 with a potential Wongara Hills Murchison trunk line discussed by the Acting Premier. Coastal trawling prospects are tested near Fremantle and Shark's Bay, with mixed results and early experiments noted.
Report from three surveyor parties at Dartmont coun try twelve miles northeast of Yr area. They assess load right lap to protect the rabbit-proof score and expect wheat growing land to be priced around £1.00 per acre. Public notice invites residents and families to attend Well's Training Shoe at 2 shillings.
The fragmentary item references Dr. Strauss and a 13 year old boy Geaius, with praise from Herman Keetselinar of the Royaligh School and Erich Korngold’s notes on artistic development. It also advertises various medicines and a Geraldton Guardian subscription offer, mentioning MOWELL'S TES, Australia, and a price list for books.
Delegates from Rifle Clubs union met at the Military Hall Geraldton yesterday afternoon chaired by L. Je Chapaan of the Geraldton Wife Club. Discussions covered moving headquarters from Geraldton, elections and forthcoming competitions, with mixed opinions on locating in Geraldton or Port Dawn. Authorities urged Geraldton range access while some favored Millers Karri and Jarrak Company terms for local residents to buy land.
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