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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
2
Approximate sunrise and sunset times for the Geraldton district for May are given within one minute accuracy based on tables supplied by the Government Astronomer of Perth. The notice records daily solar timings for general reference.
Public gatherings span May 3 to May 12 with events at Druids Hall Victoria Gardens and Club Hotel Geraldton. Attendees include the Workers Union and solicitors for the Public Meeting on Visiting Natwe Scheme. Merchandise sales list fruit vegetables and house furnishings by H. S. Mackenzie and Dalgety and Co auctioneers.
At 4.30 am the Kutnalpl under Captain Douglas sails from Fremantle carrying 200 tons general cargo and 50 loads timber.
Charon sails from Geraldton to Fremantle for Fre mantle on or about May 4. Gorgon departs Fremantle to Geraldton on May 4. Gorgon heads from Geraldton to More West ports Java and Singapore on May 5. Charon leaves Fremantle for Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore on May 23.
A fragment notes Bullara leaving Melbourne April 29 and Adelaide May 2 with Albany May 5 and Fremantle in May. It mentions a departure for Fremantle tonight around nine o clock.
The article argues for better realisation of grain profits through organized export channels. It compares Canada to Australia, urges a State Produce Department to handle grain shipments, and suggests private banks advance against elevator receipts. It also notes legislative language and local events in Geraldton including a bishop’s confirmation and upcoming sales.
Price of Wheat re‑quote shows a rise of 1 cent per bushel with the present price at 3s 7½d. Uganda ship expected soon, likely six days at Geraldton loading 42,000 bags. Weather forecast notes cloudy showers on the lower south coast with variable winds. Orca reports light to moderate swell west of Hight. Crooks and Brooker Limited formed as a limited liability firm with WA head at Geraldton. Demonstration Committee Meeting set for Tuesday evening in Council Chamber. Sale of fruit and vegetables announced for tomorrow morning featuring a first‑class consignment from two firms and new potatoes included.
The Turf reports Herondale collapsing and dying at Canning Park before the third close plate. Final acceptances for the Adelaide Cup include Toby Mégear Bluff Thunbl Dret Garments Eyenes Blatouree Son of 2 Gun Kooringa Medaglia Coonader Sergius Sparkle Tiereel Eighteen Carat Fastness Lord Alwene Alarm Goodwood The Frenchtoan Whwenlake Vivacious Ellerstone Karnattan Harpagus Sir Percival Hillyappa Ebonite.
At a council meeting the Town Clerk of North Perth presented a circular from a Perth conference of seven councils held March 10. Resolutions proposed amending the Municipal Act were considered. the first would have allowed a woman who is health impaired to vote on polling day. It was disapproved. The second proposed basing rateable value on capital unimproved land value. it was supported and carried.
Geraldton Football Association met at Commonwealth Motel MirA Meadowcroft presiding. Delegates from Rovers Railways Fire Brigade attended with secretary C O O Neill. Two umpire candidates named G G Kelly and T Barty with final choice May 15. A new rule penalising kicks out of bounds will be trialed at late May matches to speed play and reduce boundary umpires.
The Mount Egerton goldfield near Peak Hill shows potential with recent sample crushing returns of £18 14s 0d per ton and a plan to erect a small treatment plant at Kearton 70 miles away. March outputs total 15,01 tone with costs of £15,158 and Great Fingal costs at £13,237. Hidden recruit mine owner Mr J tats reports strong returns from the Gem of Coe battery and an English company once operated, with land leases abandoned as options shift.
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