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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
The s s Charon arrives Thursday under Captain Dag Jeish with 100 tons of cargo and a full passenger list from Singapore via intermediate ports.
A 5 p.m. departure carries passengers including Mr Port wine, Mrs Skiggs, F Slade, A E Maple, E Valdare, and Mr and Mrs. Freman.
Dalgety and Co ship agents report steamer movements: Gorgon departs Fremantle for Geraldton on Friday June 21 then to North West ports Java and Singapore on Saturday June 22. Minderoo sails from Geraldton to Fremantle around July 3. Charon leaves Fremantle or Geraldton for North-West ports Java and Singapore on July 5. Paroo departs Geraldton for Fremantle around July 23.
Mystery ad copy lists sales items at low prices with odd misspellings. Mentions Coliseum Knock-out Prices hats suits knickers vests pants and compares to rivals. Indicates a busy weekend event and promotional sale with discounted clothing items.
The June report urges Geraldton to back a planned rifle range and host the North West life clubs and annual Easter 1913 shoot. It notes that a completed range and new scenery would attract about 150 riflemen, relies on Perth authorities to issue the tender, and calls local support to accelerate the project.
The article urges Geraldton to prepare for a week of Easter rifle competitions, anticipating visitors and their families, and emphasizes welcoming guests to boost local business. It calls for prompt action on event dates and promoting a festive program to ensure a profitable, enjoyable stay for all attendees.
Local voters sanctioned a loan of £6,800 for an electric light plant and gas plant upgrades. Town Clerk W H Fuller announced the result: yes 2? votes, no 101. Other items include drunkenness fines, cadet parade notices, and local business ads.
Land Board allocations listed for Mesara Robinson Arch and Hanysataa in Geraldton at 11 am. Rainfall totals and weather notes from Geraldton and Howatharra. Geraldton Rifle Club scores 97 in Broome Cup heat. Saturday half-holiday to be proclaimed for the 29th with train changes announced. Mr Wake arrives in Geraldton after a motor trip Georgina to Yuna and back. MLA Nan non visits Greensough district. banquet in Mul—own. Local court fines drunk in Eleanor Street. Geraldton Flour Mill secretary appointed. new manager Fichler from Narrogin. Undergrounding telephone wires planned Marine Terrace section. cost estimated at £160.
Yesterday afternoon at Christ Church Geraldton Miss Annie MacDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs John MacDonald Blue Point and Mr J Scarfe of the Railway Department were wed. The bride entered with her sister bridesmaid and was given away by her father. The ceremony featured a Magyar style bodice and cream silk shantung dress. The bridesmaid wore creme corded velvet and guipure lace. After the ceremony the couple left for their honeymoon. The departure dress was blue satin with creme silk lace.
A lively Queen's Hall week features new picture reels and songs. Ella Weston earns hearty applause for two numbers while Will Wardrupe and Dolly captivate with burlesque and nursery songs. The Victoria Cross film screens, promising the last chance to see it tonight before a complete program change on Saturday.
Mr Gridell Mathews conducts wireless telephony experiments at Beachley near Chepstow. In a London test he talked through nine inches of steel, firebrick, and six feet of concrete with a partner in another room, hearing the inventor's watch tick through the barriers. He plans tests across 30 miles Chepstow to Cardiff with the Lord Mayor, aiming to revolutionize telephonic communication.
The Morning Post reports plans for a redesigned British service rifle with a longer barrel and .276 caliber, restoring reach lost by the current short rifle. The change aims to boost accuracy and velocity, with a breech stronger and faster loading, trials set for this summer.
An old advertisement promotes knock-out prices at the Coliseum with invites to bring friends on Friday and Saturday, claiming goods sold below usual manufacturers prices. It mentions the Geraldton Guardian subscription offer and a twelve month mail subscription rate of 64 shillings per quarter.
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