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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
Calculations for the locality of Geraldton are provided using figures from the Acting Government Astronomer, Mr H J Curlewin, with JURE 1913 data. The document outlines latitude and longitude determinations and assigns credit to the official source and year.
A damaged snippet notes steamship service details with mentions of Mongolia routes and dates May to June, referencing Geraldton Darwin and coast connections. The fragment lists agents ANE GREEN and CO at Marine Terrace and notes reduced rates amid unclear port calls and schedules.
Mesars, Dalgety & Co reports ship movements from Fremantle to Geraldton on June 5 Charon's route to Not West Paris Java and Singapore Jud hth Gorgon sails to Fremantle around July 6 Minideroo to Fremantle Geraldton Nor West ports Java and Signyve on July 1 rooeaves Geraldton to Fremantle around July 12 Alandja departs Sydney June 28 Melbourne July 2 Adelaide July 5 for Albany and Fremantle
The coming parliamentary session is expected to be highly engaging with the Liberal opposition poised to strike and the Latour Government facing scrutiny on State Steamship Service, employment works, and reform proposals. Tax policy and socialistic ventures will draw echoing debate as ministers answer critical queries and the public awaits outcomes.
Community updates report a meeting with East Chapman to establish a new site, with residents of Nara Tarra East Chapman Duskuwal expressing gratitude for continued efforts. Northampton Post Office tender accepted for a new building. Kershaw assemblies announced in notices. rural commerce and weather conditions noted amid ongoing efforts to aid local farmers and sheep outcomes.
Geraldton voters learn that Mayor Hungerford has resigned. A special council meeting appoints Cr Brede as acting mayor while nominating a successor. Prospective candidates include Cr Kemp ton and Mr J Arch, with Keily not seeking nomination. The next election day is July 21 with nomination day the preceding Monday.
Eight teams from the North Western Union of Rifle Clubs entered the Broome Cup with rounds slated from July to September. Participants include Geraldton No 1 and No 2, Sandstone, Day Dawn, Broome, Meekatharra, Mount magnet, and Magnet. The draw lists matchups and dates, with exemptions noted for the NBA meeting in August.
A letter from FRANK ROWLAND of Brookvale Yuba corrects a misreported Farmers and Benefit Association branch in Northampton. The Local Court heard Geraldton Club versus P Bennet for moving bricks. plaintiff won with costs. A Police Court session tallies two men named Andrew.
The council and Works and Building Committee presented a plan for street widenings and improvements on George Road Queene Hoool Shenton Street and surrounding areas totaling 210 chains with a cost of £1260 plus extension for electric light and gas works. A further estimate will be prepared for numbering principal streets and installing public drinking fountains.
Obituary notes Mir O Grady Lefroy widow of Moore member H B Lefroy and daughter of Col Brace. Mentions Dr McLaren visiting in state, local mining profits of Yousumi and Great Fingals, and a commuted death sentence for a Japanese killer. Also reports on a theft charge, a train accident in Moe, and union leadership contest in Forest electorate.
Local notes report copious rain starting Saturday in Dongarra with signs of harvest potential. Mentions a planned commemoration in Ye backdressing Tine and a shop connection to Morgarca Hotel. A boy suffered a minor arm injury from a fall but is recovering well. The notice ends with a classified ad for cheap skirts and fabrics.
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