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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
2
The readable text notes phases of the moon with terms First Quarter and a date fragment involving Fak. The fragmentary OCR suggests a calendar or almanac style entry, likely listing lunar phases or related observations for a specific period.
Freasuits depart Geraldton bound for North West Ports and Singapore with several voyages listed. Captains Townley and Townley lead vessels to Fremantle, Fremantle, and Fremantle with May dates noted for voyages to Fremantle and Singapore.
The Geraldian Guardian advertises a steamship service from Australia with details on routes to Nor'-West Territory and a Derby on Stay with fastest vessel claims. Subscriptions offered at one guinea per year with advance payment options. Contact Frank Green and Co for inquiries and prepaid blanket tickets.
Fragmented notices indicate ships Simppia g Mewirs Dalgety and Un plan departures from Fremantle Geraldton and North West ports with May dates. Minderoc leaves Geraldton for Nor Went ports Javea and Simzatore on May 14. Gorgon departs Fremantle Geraldton for habitats and ports including Java Singaport and Altamy with routes to Adelaide Melbourne.
The Geraldton council ponders fire damage impact and whether to replace the old Council Chambers with a new municipal building on the Durla cher land, weighing expansion needs against patching the existing structure. Supporters favor a new, up-to-date precinct to serve social and administrative functions, while opponents worry about cost and timing.
Officials weigh evolving a municipal site to host council offices chambers and reception rooms. They plan to maintain focus on the project once financial arrangements with an insurer are settled, aiming for timely, opportune progress.
The Northampton Post Office delay in erecting the new unit is under review by the Postal Department after a representation from Mr. Mahon. Reports cover a Methodist church appointment, licensing court actions, a road safety incident, and notices on town services, with local business updates from Geraldton.
Community brief from Geraldton reports a police court fine for obscenity and drunkenness, a medical incident ending in avoided amputation, a Geraldton wedding at Cottenlees, and a Saturday bicycle handicap race with riders from Cogdell to Weight. Anglican services in Northampton district are announced for the coming three Saturdays.
The Weekly meeting at the Shamrock Hotel discussed trophy design to honor premiers across five seasons. Officials proposed inscription of each season’s champion and debated donations for individual plays while noting umpire recommendations and boundary rules.
After the Mur chison Inn and council chambers burned, rescuers uncovered bones in the ruins. Doctors and constables examined teeth, pelvis, clavicle, and other fragments, suggesting human remains. Police seek information about a man named Andrew French who has not been seen since the fire.
From Our Own Correspondent reports worsening drought and scarce feed endangering settlers with sheep holdings. Seeding continues but is delayed by dry weather. Complaints rise over mail and rail service on the Ajana branch with long delays and stunted schedules. A Palmers and Settlers Association may form to unite farmers in the Yuba area, while local shopping notices and a Bishop and atheist anecdote add local color.
Minutes record the May 1 meeting with J Delmage J C Burges LS Beane Jno Rowland EK W Cathe P S Healy and F Waldeck. They discuss the time act quarterly statement and a road works plan for Irwinroad Yarderines school plus gravel supply and tenders for gravelling 20 chains of Irwig Vale road. Accounts totaling £48 17s 3d and tender offers from Criddie and Criddle are noted.
Fragmented OCR text mentions King Nicholas, Albania occupation, German influence, and a parliamentary debate. It references executions, a capital board, and a guilty plea. Details are garbled with nonsensical fragments, making precise events unclear.
An unclear OCR passage describes alleged swindlers linked to a scheme affecting numerous banks in the United States and London. The incident involved prisoners asleep in berths aboard a ship named Pir Martines, with a noted arrest during the voyage on the Mississippi River.
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