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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
2
A historic notice lists Men s Winter Lines including Oil Coats for wet weather from 13/6, Youths Oil Coats from 18/6, and Overcoats. Also featured are Good Rugs from 9/6, Sood quality white blankets, superfine white blankets for double beds, Kate grey blankets, white cotton blankets, ice flannel shirts, heavy cotton shirts, heavy watertight suckers, and heavy colored moles with prices.
Notices from E Lee-Steere & Co of Geraldton include a local almanac entry citing sunrise sunset times and moon phases for the Geraldton district. Times approximate within one minute per government-supplied data from Perth, listing first quarter, last quarter, full moon, and new moon dates in June.
The report lists shipping movements from Geraldton to Fremantle on SS Charon under Captain Kalstelsh and other vessels including Gurgon and Koombina with passengers named S L Burareas and others. It notes Pilhatra departing late Friday and distress after a propeller shaft failure, with Harbormaster and agents investigating, plus Kooringa due with coal and possible towing arrangements.
Charon departs Geraldton for Fremantle on or about July 1. Parey sails from Fremantle to Geraldton on Sunday, June 18. Pare leaves Geraldton for North West ports Java and Singapore on Monday, June 19. Gorgon sails from Fremantle to Geraldton.
Alton North West ports Java and Singapore dated July 2. Coolgardie departs Melbourne July 17 Adelaide July 20 Albany July 21 and Fremantle June 27 bound for Gerablton with terse timetable notes.
A clipped listing details multiple community happenings at Town Hall and local churches. Entries include christenings and coronation related events, concerts, receptions, children’s ball, parish lectures by Professor, Geraldton races and auctions, and visiting nurse sessions. Church notices list morning and evening prayers, masses, and devotions across Anglican and Methodist services.
The Rian Church presents children’s dress and session on the Religion of the Era, a question box sermon with answers. Right Rev. W. Floyd Stusnou officiates. Morning prayers, holiness meeting, prairie gathering, and salvation sessions scheduled throughout the day with multiple service times.
A June Town Mall speech by Leader of the Opposition Sewidan attacks the Wilson Administration with lengthy remarks. The address fails to offer a viable policy solution and dismisses the government, prompting criticism of Sewidan and the Lahey Party.
The text discusses political maneuvering around the Federal Labor Ministry and the Wilson Government, noting differing state and federal dynamics. It cites Mr Scaddan highlighting safer grounds and remarks on party abilities, with reflections on opposition strategy and leadership rhetoric.
Local item notes a rise in wheat price per bushel and details surrounding market notes. It also mentions town events, weather notes, and various public notices including elections, meetings, and local business changes.
The European aviation project organized by Le Journal Paris with several supporters aims for a June 18 start from Paris. Funds total around £17,000 from major sponsors including Standard London and Liege committees. The route covers France Belgium Netherlands with two Channel crossings and ends back in Paris. The plan requires aircraft proven by June 15 to qualify for pilots brevet under the International Aeronautical Federation.
Caulfield hosted a Victorian racing meet with light attendance amid wet weather. Key events included the Two Year Old sprint, Richmond Cup Steeplechase, Cambria Welter, and Grand Nation Steeplechase, with results and betting prices listed. Romulus disqualified for malpractice after the Commonwealth Handicap, owner Hill trainer Spencer and treasurer Sapson noted.
In the Recreation Rearive this afternoon the Fire Brigade faced Railways in a Premiership round. Umpire 1G. Barry oversaw play as goals, marks, and notable moves by Woolhouse McDonald and Rarasbaw were noted amid steady forward pressure and end-of-quarter tallies.
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