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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
2
Geraldton to Fremantle and North West Ports shows several ships including the Gation Company line and the SS Charon. Mentions captains Mill and Mille, voyage dates around May, and freight and passage for Geraldton Fremantle Carnsroon Port Hedland and Java Singapore routes. Dalgety & Co. listed for related services and contracts.
Dalgety and Co. Ltd reports steamer movements as May dates approach with ships including Charon heading Fremantle to West ports then Derby and Singapore, Faroe bound to Fremantle, Minderoo proceeding Fremantle to Java and Singapore with May 23 to 24 pivots noted.
An excerpt discusses the merits of contracting versus day labor for public surveying. It notes a prior reliance on contract surveyors during peak agricultural demand and cites costs and control issues. It reports that the government later abolished the contract system, shifting to salaried theodolite experts.
Contemplates pay of about £280 per year for surveyors with daily government fees and weekly allowances. discusses efficiency, possible overwork, and higher total block costs, and the Lands Department’s budgeting implications for 10 acre blocks. Also notes Koombana relief fund results and upcoming inspections and community notices.
Strong winds and rain bring relief after a prolonged dry period across Western Australia. Readings from Carnarvon to Northampton show widespread showers lifting soil moisture and easing fears of drought. Significant gains in rainfall noted at Mullewa, Yalgoo, Mt Magnet, and Day Dawn while the Weather Bureau lists figures for multiple stations including Carnarvon, Northampton, Greenough, Geraldton, Dongarra, and Cue.
Local notices list private exchanges and collectable items with addresses and names, including Mr T R Resthead and Mr Norman Fry, plus a Gerakdton Football Association meeting in Commonwealth Hotel. The article notes a planned country week in Perth, travel clearances, and a goal umpire appointment, with various attendees and officials named.
Perth reports an official population total for April and notes a 53 increase from March. Sydney records price trends and brews, with early booking mentions and rising cost factors tied to maritime and market conditions.
Correspondence from a reader challenging a prior condensed report on Mr Drew’s Thursday event. The writer urges clearer reporting of Mr Drew’s tax stance and references government action, laxation and Sand fax, seeking to know if Drew would oppose or support increases. Includes a May 4 forecast and other local notices.
Pet Kevnakis showcases musical talent at concerts and dances and offers services for dances, dramatic performances, receptions, and events. At least 18 cases show musicians engaged with demand for additional vocalists and entertainment. Mr Reynolds may add to the lineup. Winter social evenings loom and Mr Rispolds address is Mati Terrace for venue liaison.
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