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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 09, 1912

Page

2

Sea Freight Services Between Fremantle and North-West Ports

The Ocean Steamship Company Limited and the West Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited announce a united service. Vessels include PEROO and PAROO from Geraldton to Fremantle and North-West Ports via Java and Singapore, with S.S. CHaron and MINDEROO sailing on specified May dates. For freights and passage contact Dalgety & Co. Limited.

THE Ocean Steamship Company Limited West Australian Steam Navigation Company, Limited United Service Fremantle Java Singapore Geraldton Peroo Mills Paroo Richardson S.S. Charon Dalgleish Minderoo Dalgety & Co., Limited

Arrival of Charon From Fremantle With Passengers and Cargo

Fremantle voyage reaches port showing 60 tons BB and 160 tons general cargo plus five horses. Passenger list includes Geraldton W. Forbes Atta W. Gis King J Hewes B. Symonds and W Wi. Officers note full passenger manifest and cargo details for Manning.

Charon Fremantle Geraldton W. Forbes Ti. Atta W. Gis King J Hewes B. Symonds

Departure Cargo From Nor West Ports and Singapore

Shipping notice lists 20 tons general cargo and 205 bales wool and skins aboard Allinga bound for Nor West ports and Singapore. Passengers include Mr and Mrs Shaw and Mrs Gi and Mr and Mrs Schuller. Cargo also includes 60 tons general freight and two buils.

Nor’-West Singapore Shaw Allinga Schuller A. Payee C. Curl C. E. Adamn

Sailings from Geraldton in May to Fremantle and beyond

Minderou departs Geraldton for Fremantle around May 8 while Claron sails from Fremantle to Geraldton on May 7. Charon heads from Geraldton to Northwest ports via Derby Java Singapore on May 6. Parou leaves Geraldton for Fremantle around May 21. Minderou departs Fremantle for Geraldton and Northwest ports via Java and Singapore on May 22.

Minderou Geraldton Fremantle Claron Charon North- West Ports Derby Java Singapore Parou Chraldton North-West Ports

Bereavement Thanks From A Family

The family thanks all who sent prayers, letters, and acts of kindness after their recent sad bereavement. They specifically acknowledge Mr and Mrs Mifflin, Mr and Mrs Green, and Mr Frank McClusksy for their kindness, and express appreciation to Mr Brownrigg for his thoughtful efforts.

Mifflin Green Frank McClusksy Brownrigg

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Scheduled for May Thursday

The annual general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is set for Thursday May at 1 pm in the office of Secretary J. Kidd. Stakeholders urged to attend and confirm presence.

Gerald Jeth Jaayen . Kidd

Labor view on wages seeks fixed daily pay for all workers

In Wales last Saturday Labor MP Keir Hardie urged replacing minimum wages with a fixed daily salary. He argued pay should come even when trade slows or workers are idle, predicting a new breed of resilient workers emerging from such conditions. The proposal echoes broader calls for public works contracts and wage stability.

Keir Hardie Wales Willie Llardie J. E.geary R-M John Lowe Alfred Demander Munsons Vivian Edward McKenna Durance Vile Nor'-West Edward Finch

Stump in the Building Trade and Slump Outlook

A Daily News analysis argues the building slump is temporary and driven by market perceptions rather than taxation or costs. Investors favor waiting to see the impact of government schemes on housing, while activity in warehouses and offices could continue, barring delays to workers homes initiatives.

Geraldton Murchison Goldfields Dongarra Magni Beach Tee Ee Tae Port Denison A.W.A. Hadl Bath Uris Daily News the Daily News Bocwe Ag Eomeneshea Pinaueura Pinaueura’ |W the Plentvy of the Dearness Carried Out By Day !Abur Lomes

Bluett to headline six nights at Queen's Hall Geraldton

Queen's Hall in Victoria Pictures presents Fred Bluett in the Bluett season. Despite bad weather crowds have praised the current programme. Tonight and tomorrow offer final row night with a change on Saturday. Bluett, famed Australian vaudeville artist, performs six nights with a new turn each evening courting top billing in Western Australia.

Queen's Ball Bree Bluett Eluett Fred Bluett Geraldton

Fuller's and Hed House advertise summer costumes

The clipped ad copy markets summer costumes and blouses at Fuller’s while the Hed House promotes new costumes as beautiful and stylish. Other lines tout special cash books by Gardner, printers and publishers, and a Guardian notice, all from a late 19th century newspaper page.

Ose Hed Home of Fashion Constanting Gardner Stetiorers Guardian Fica Ger

Chrysanthemum Show Opens with Notable Exhibits and Comic Act

The seventh annual chrysanthemum show opened in Town Hall with creditable displays though numbers were modest. Prize winners include Miss Duncan, F W Warwicker, Rev Stone, and A T Davies in multiple categories. The event featured Hassan the Indian fakir, a vigilant committee, and entertainments by Roy Jeade, Lilian French, and Rendolpe Geen, delivering moving pictures, sketches, and a lively whistling number.

A. H. du Boulay J. E. Stone Messrs KE. Pope F. W. Warwicker Jin Hassan Haasan Roy Jeade Lilian French Rendolpe Geen Godfields

Howard Bros and Hassan At King's Hall in Geraldton

The Kalgoorlie Town Hall audience witnessed a standout double act by the Howard brothers and Indian magician Hassan. Reports say their performance mystified spectators with apparent thought transference and clever misdirection, blending audience interaction with rapid, revealing demonstrations and a secret-code illusion.

Geraldton Howard Bros Hassan King's Hall Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Town Hall Andrew James Howard

Just a Suggestion Buy Four Rags and Blankets at the Red House Best

A brief note urges purchasing four rags and blankets at the Red House Best. The suggestion hints at shopping for basic supplies, reflecting everyday local commerce and helpfully guiding readers toward a practical purchase.

Red House

Federation wheat traits noted in New South Wales report

Pridham reports variations in Federation wheat from experimental farms in New South Wales. Head size leaf color and straw height vary, with grain quality improving yet showing occasional deterioration after export. Despite boot susceptibility, Federation yields are high and flour strength approaches 30, often unnoticed by casual observers.

Pridham New South Wales Agricultural Gazette of Federation G 'É

Forecast, Season Adverts and Weather Notes

Patch of squally weather between the Leeuwin and Gabo trends eastward. The central area remains south of Boht for the time being with quiescent conditions. Marshall tendencies evident over central Australia as mild seasonal millinery sales and jackets advertised for cost. Fuller's Millinery promotes seasonal fashions and forecasts.

Leeuwin Gabo Central Australia

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Frank B. Fuller & Co General Drapers Royal Hotel Perth Central W. H. Jones Edison TEBMB Williams Collins Iw.a. Bank W.A Armitage E. Lee-Steere & CO Swan Ale and Stout Orient Line Beanch Manpine Meekatharra Elite Supply Coy Bank OF New South Wales Ladies’ House A. T. Davies F. Alderman & Co Popular Store Spechiltea Nee Coliseum Crates Seraldion Suandian May Y. Iger P.W.D Ajana Yuba School Cuoorow West Australian Turf Club Stephenson the Coliseum Geraldtom Greenough Northampton i Mingenew Yuma Nobnwubh Theoliseum J. E. Geary R.M Daniel Whelan Thomas Burns J. Traynor Valentine Watt Geraldton Hotel Fanning Peter Chain Queen's Hotel Hhe William Taylor Fred Taylor Cook Northampton Mifflin, Green Wallace Mackenzie Mines J. M. Drew Central Province Collier Masonic Hall F. M. Troy House of Assembly Drew J. S. Plant Geraldton Amateur Rowing (Lab Legislative Council Bishop Ritev Thad Abe San Ho O Raven Carmarven Mia Mia Shark Hay S.s. Minderon J. Arch W. H. M. Browne Bui Frost and Siipham Stump Queen's Hall Victoria Pictures Fred. Bluett Fuller’s Vetter Stene Mise Duncaniz Miss Duncan Rev. Stone Rev. Stones Mrs. W. Trigg A. Te da Vies OD. F. Duncan Miss Griffiths D. F. Duncan Griffiths Mrs. Smart W. Trigg Gaillardins Miss Anderson J. Stokes Mr. Griffiths Fuller's
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