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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
2
Daily reports note growing theft of goods as prices rise. The pattern suggests economic strain driving items from shelves and markets, with shoppers and merchants watching prices closely for clues to shortages and supply disruptions.
Shipping report from Dulguty and Co lists movements of several steamers. MuNieroy sails Geraldton to Bre Mantle around July 3 and Wharop departs Fremantle to Geraldton on July 8. Chofon Ware runs Geraldton to North West ports Java and Singapore on July 10. Paton leaves Geraldton to Fremantle around July 28, A Minoroo from Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports via Java and Singapore on July 10. Hurumbeet leaves Sydney July 23 and Methurne July 17 for Adelaide and other ports. Bromantle sails south to Ast fox Geraldton.
A 1913 report highlights Three Springs evolving from a Midland line siding into a thriving town. Investments, a new hall, and a growing business center show local faith, with hopes for permanent banking, better postal and telegraph services, and continued agricultural gains amid past setbacks.
Local notices show Geraldton town lots open for leasing under March regulations with values and rentals listed. Also details on Georgina School land resumption and tender ads for road formation on East Chapman Road with close date and contact.
First Battalion W A J R held a prize shooting competition at the rifle range with Lieut Gibbings overseeing. Competitions included five groupings at 100 yards and five second limit snaps on a silhouette figure with penalties for late shots. Privates Guest and Hepburn tied for best, Guest winning the shoot off. Private Tipper won the recruits event with a score of 4. Private Forbes posted 158.3 in the other event.
Geraldton Rifle Club members met for practice on Wednesday and Saturday with tricky light and wind. Leach led Wednesday's scores while Rowe topped Saturday. The club plans three ranges under the Early Closing Act with two markers in the pit and a big turnout expected for the Merkatharra Club match on Saturday.
Local court hears a dispute over whether Inspector Nathan Had power to prosecute without Health Board direction for damp course work at Marine Terrace buildings. Magistrate Tennant adjourns to July 4 to decide if inspector acted within authority or if council must direct prosecutions.
The Tatoar Teme presented by the Jaks Garrizog Co attracts a large crowd to Fremantle with Empire Picture Co. films, music, and dramatic acts. Tonight features exclusive shows, with further pictorial acts planned for tomorrow and a demonstration of entertainment by local performers.
The report notes the new Three Springs police station will be built, with materials already delivered and Senior-Constable Walker living in tents with his family for months. It also lists a furniture auction by Mackenzie, government vacancies in Geraldton and a Geraldton Retail Traders Association meeting with strong attendance signaling a healthy local business scene.
Uncertainty surrounds whether the Saturday half holiday will start next Saturday after a Colonial Secretary notice. The Gazette publication and the order's effect remain unsettled, while shopkeepers fear changes to country train services and seek an extra week to adjust. The Mayor reportedly wired Perth requesting a one week delay.
A four member deputation from the Geraldton Visiting Nursing Scheme met Colonial Secretary J. M. Drew during his Geraldton visit. They described 803 visits totaling 1070 hours since September 1 1911, with fees of £56 125, urging a subsidy to keep the service operating despite non self sufficiency.
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