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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
2
An Arsig Government Astronomer calculation provides the latitude of Geraldton using Mt H Curlewis observations. Data cited includes measurements on a 1018 bat 17 8 19 a zt 2 wb se basis.
The fragment lists a steamship, Captain James Rodger, sailing Geraldton to Fremantle and Darwin on June 1, with speeds around 18 knots. Mentions freight rates, refrigeration, and agent Frank Green and Co at Marine Terrace, but many words are garbled.
Bullarra arrived from Fremantle at 3 a.m. Friday with 200 feet of cargo and a list of passengers including Mrs W Rowlands and others. Departure at 6 p.m. Friday for Derby via Ports with 26 tons of cargo and a passenger list featuring Miss Wilson and several men headed by W O Malley and E J Boyd.
The notice lists ship movements with dates in late June to July. Orsasz E Messrs Dalgery & Co. Ltd ship Minderon from Geraldton to Fremantle around June 23. Charon sails Fremantle to Geraldton on June 25 and Geraldton to New Wiegt Paris, Java and Singapore on June 26. Gorgon departs Geraldton to Fremantle around July 8. Mindrivo leaves Fremantle to Geraldton Sur-West ports Java and Weapor on July 1. Zealandia sails from Sydney June 28 and Melbourne in July to Albany and Fremantle via Adelaide and Kib Aly.
RIN 8 of Mr Alfred Sutton are informed that the remains of his wife Helen Sutton will be interred at Victoria Hospital on Sunday after eight o clock for the Anglican rite George Lester Undertaker
An archival note references Tor Goustey with themes of faith and justice. The fragment mentions Saturday and a date similar to June 27, indicating a planned gathering or observance. No full details or locations are provided in the readable text.
Local sports reports show Dongara footballers traveling to Mingenew for a week’s game against the Mingenew team, but suffering a seven-point defeat after a spirited contest. Municipal council updates cover compensation settlements, rebuilding fund decisions, and notices from the Geraldton Roads Board.
Reports courtesy of Postmaster A H Evans indicate rain across the district with measurements at several homesteads. Geraldton totals include 25 points at Geralton, 47 at Dongarra, 70 at Greenoigh, 75 at Narra Tarra, and private messages noting rises to 88 points. Forecasters expect further general rains, with a railway estate access meeting debating better road access and potential rate adjustments to develop the district.
News notes indicate Mr Heginald Melkmald Tek son of the Tek family from Clapemont and brother of Mr O Tek served aboard a ship rounding Cape Horn when a gale swept overboard. Rescue attempts failed as the crew could not recover him. Also mentions Miss Sinclair from the state Children’s Department and various local ads for boots, blankets, and medicines.
An incomplete report from Helena Vale Race Club notes a hazy day with about three hundred attendees. Winners listed include Eravmide and Bayel in early races, First Wave and others in later events, with betting around four to one for the winner. Several placings are given for the Six Furlongs and One Mile and Quarter events, including Obanooka and Prominenen among others, with sparse final details due to damaged text.
Racing at Victoria in a packed meeting includes Hurdle where Julian wins and Common King places. Two year old handicap features Royal Silver and Tipola. Richmond Cup results show Orvito winning with Mala and Mini Bat among the finishers. Betting notes mention odds and competitors.
Unsettled weather and strong wind dominated play as the Railways and Fie Brigades clashed at Recreatiog Ground. L. B. Oates umpired while W. Lowe was remembered by the Brigades. Railways led early but wind hindered scoring. Champisn and Ramshaw struck goals for Railways, Brigades answered with late pushes. Final scores showed Railways behind with 1 goal 7 behinds to Brigades 3 goals 1 behind. Key performers included Bretmall, Vaweon, G. Smith, FW, Saithe, Me a ad Puddity, Smith, Trady, C. Bell, and We Kw.
Metropolitan Football Rabiaco defeats North Vreassnthe in a 4 8 scoreline. Event details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a close contest with West and Penh involvement. Strong entities include Metropolitan Football Rabiaco and North Vreassnthe.
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