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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
2
Unclear fragment from Geraldton to Fremantle references a Captain Dalgleish and names like B S Charon and Mixderco Rodgers. The text appears cut and lacks verifiable events or context to form a complete report.
Charon leaves Geraldton for Primarily on or about June 19. Gorgon sails from Fremantle to Geraldton on Friday June 213t. Mindecop departs Geraldton for Primarily around July 4. Charon sails from Fremantle to Geraldton and to North West ports Java and Singapore on July 5.
The Kate Kelly, reported missing from George Foad Lane, has returned home after being away a short time and staying with friends a few miles out of town. Local notices mention the town’s social scene and retail promotions in Western Australia.
Members of the ahora club gathered at the Nakuwah Hotel on Saturday evening for their annual meeting. The balance sheet for the preceding year was read and adopted, showing a favorable position. Officers elected for the year include Cap Tim Rowan George Fran and T Standen Auditor Mr Clarence Eakin.
Government Gazette announces Royal Commission inquiry on uniform food and drugs standards set by the conference of 1910. Trades affected to submit brief statements with evidence to the secretary, Royal Commission on Uniform Food Standards, 63 Macquarie Street, Sydney, for later viva voce examination.
James Blight faced a police court prosecution for driving a horse attached bus at a gallop along Marine Terrace endangering Hyam Nathan. Witness Nathan, cab driver Davies and inspector Mills gave evidence. Blight was found guilty, fined 1 and 1 6d costs.
Our Own Correspondent reports T L Kirkup visiting the area with a valuable form of dhal and preparing samples at J L Werbee's. James Giles maintains strong crop results, while Angel and Welw oversee hundreds to thousands of acres in progress. Limestone deposits near Meinivonooks intrigue locals for potential development.
A newspaper ad markets blankets and all wool bed coverings with prices like 18/6 and 21, 25 for dark grey colonial, and bush rugs 3/8 to 5/11. It promotes a large assortment of creamed natural and welsh flannel and announces opening at a shop in Hon s with yard pricing.
Marriage announcement listing John Scart of the Toral railway stall and Annie Macdonald, a writer at Mr J Macdonald of Bia Prot, to wed at the Anglican Church next Wednesday. Also notes Ernest Lae Steere and spouse spending winter at Belele station on the Murchison.
Valdares Entertainers and Visitory wowed Geraldton residents on Saturday with lively acts. Ernie Vockler and Miss Dinu Tart impressed as the balance and flair of the troupe drew rounds of applause. The program showcased vaudeville-style stunts and witty patter, with Miss Martleo highlighting acrobatics and balance. A future show in Westhix is teased for Wednesday.
A fragmented ad blurb notes price and items at a hosiery house. Mentions Glen’s black wool anti at yon Sox and Ted Howie. Fragmentary lines obscure full details but indicate a retail promotional listing.
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