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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
2
The document lists lunar phases and solar terms tied to Garaldton figures. It records First Quarter on June 1st, Full Moon on June 15th, and Last Quarter on June 30th with references to Mr. Curlewis and the Avtrosomee project.
Fragmentary cargo notice references Fremantle to North West Parts and routes to Java Singapore. Names like PUR OCEAN ETEASEDIY and WERT AUSTRALIAN STEAM SAVIaation COMPANY appear with Captain Houghton and Borgon. Mentions Geraldton and Dalgety with unclear dates around June 7.
Shipping notices from Mesars Delgoly and Co Ltd detail movements of steamers including Gorgon leaving Geraldton for Fremantic around June 2 and Minilerod from Fremantia to Geraldton. Other vessels depart Geraldton for West and Southeast ports and calls to Java, Singapore, and Australia with Fremantle, Albany, and Adelaide among destinations.
The notice records a silver wedding between Thomas Holmes and Julia Holmes. The couple marks many years of marriage as their family, including Thomas Charles Holmes and Anne, eldest daughter of the late Martine estate, celebrate this milestone.
In living memory of our dear Mrs Sutton who died at Geraldton on Tube 200. She was saved by those who knew her. Inserted by her sorrowing sister and brother in law Kale and George Cowl and her niece and nephew Frances and George. 100 Sot Street Fremantle.
Geraldton Guardian lists a sequence of local notices and program items. A Beauty Salon advertises skin and hair services with modern electrotherapy and massaging, followed by University Extension Lectures organized by the Geraldton Merchants Institute with speakers Howe Murdoch and Dakin on Shakespeare, Heredity, and Eugenics. Salvation Army meetings, Presbytery Church services, Wesley Church activities, and a mention of Mrs Mauuse the retreat Mister of the Mother contin Chitral Wesley Gull are noted alongside social and temperance topics.
Geraldton will send players Ars Banks Bell Cumming Stauth McVean McDonald Owen Ramshaw Roberts Thallon to face Northampton on Monday Coronation Day at the new Northampton links Singles morning, foursomes afternoon. Also noted are weather, accidents, local court fines, and Council discussions on Eleanor Street widening and a Gymnasium initiative at Wesley Building with Mr Mansfeld reporting.
A partial football game summary describes a noon recreation match at a reserve ground with U. Howson as umpire. The Brigades and Railways exchange scores led by Mallways and Meares, with notable marks by McUllvray and Thompson. Final tally appears Brigades 4 goals 19 behinds to Railways 6 goals 19 behinds amid stiff defense.
A junior football game mirrored the senior contest with a rapid start and a final score showing a four to four draw. Fire Brigade players dominated early but the match swung as teams exchanged goals and points, delivering an evenly balanced result.
Perth results show Kay Fremat La Subir defeating North Frown Parth. Ted’s South Fremantle victory over MeL lated Inneton with 61 percent accuracy. Perth 117 secured a win against West Pept. 2s.
In a British Association note, Moonyoutiika’s afternoon game drew heralds and players to town. The match ended with a Goat scoring for the West Belf side, while attendees were reminded of the Cub Hotel gathering tonight where the Green Cup will be awarded and a trip to Perth discussed.
Delegates from Greenough branches met at Marine Terrace Geraldton to form the Greenough Electoral District Council. Officers elected include Cripps as chairman Maley as hon secretary with a 1d per member subscription plan and quarterly meetings.
The Me Southampton Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association held its monthly meeting on Saturday the 13th. Cripps preached to a large audience. Mr H Garson, new Central Province member, thanked the branch for support. John Dan Hingham was nominated for Greenough election ballot amid applause. A large agenda included Northampton-Rhyw grants and twelve committee members appointed to assist salt matters. The secretary reported orders for 1911 state cart. The meeting showed strong faith in the district.
The inquiry into the collision between the Empire of Ireland and the Sturstad continued. Galway testified the Rela of the Empire did not work properly and that the steering wheel jammed moments before the disaster. Smart, a passenger, said the liner was at a standstill when the collision happened.
London June 10. The Perth to Inverness railway train derailed near Cambridge Crossing as the embankment was undermined by heavy rains. The engine and passenger coach fell into a swollen stream. Several passengers were swept away and rescued with difficulty. Casualties uncertain. three known drowned, about a dozen feared in submerged coach.
Durazan reports a fierce Wednesday clash between government troops and Miriites at Sbisk. The king had ordered 1500 Miriites to advance and march down the hill where insurgents launched a quick fire attack and massacred those cut off, with many bodies drowned or slain.
London reports a fire at Kington Dock Glasgow starting in an oil pile on a creosote saturated barrel. The blaze spread rapidly, destroying 380 yards of southern quay and 60 yards of eastern wharf, four schooners and a steam yacht damaged. Three sailors on one schooner were missing, with total losses estimated at £150,000 plus £2,850,000 in other damage.
A house in Coolgardie occupied by 77 year old James Stewart was destroyed by fire on a Thursday night. Stewart had lived alone in Coolgardia for many years and was the sole occupant of the residence.
Judgment by the Pull Court with Sr Justice Bootham and Mr Justice Northmure addressed restraining orders on delivering the award to employers. The union, after over three years of effort, secured a stay of proceedings, marking a significant moment in labor circles despite initial doubt.
Sandecone reports a prolonged dispute at the Youanmi mine with miners downing tools and most workers remaining idle as negotiations continue without a settlement.
Market report from Perth dated yesterday shows wheat prices firming with demand noted at the produce market. Prices for various grains edge higher amid cautious trading as contractors and sellers adjust to new terms.
An extraordinary attempted burglary is reported near a jewelry store in New South Wales. Sir Jaime Peck, owner of the jewelry shop, awoke to two masked men who forced entry after a knock at four o'clock. He resisted, the intruders fled quickly, leaving the scene without securing valuables.
In fine weather at the Jume Meeting the Midland hurdles highlight Teo Shipton amid strong showings by local runners. The event drew steady crowds and showcased rising talents from Helena Vale Mest and nearby clubs.
The item reports personal notes from Perseonl team and ex MULC member J. D. Connelly at Garalston. It mentions Mr and Mrs T. C. Hate of Gere Albion celebrating their wedding day and other attendees returning from the Keates States with favourable comments on fashion and travel.
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