May Moon Noted in Astronomical Almanac Entry
A garbled OCR readout references a May moon event and a May 28 fall moon, with stray mentions of Saturn and a first quarter phase in an astronomical context.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
2
A garbled OCR readout references a May moon event and a May 28 fall moon, with stray mentions of Saturn and a first quarter phase in an astronomical context.
Franks Gleen and Co list reduced passage rates for travel between Geraldton and Fremantle with return fare options and west coast ports served by the Marine Terrace agency.
Shipping notices show vessels including CHARON with Captain Dagleish sailing around May 30 from Geraldton to Fremantle and Wor'-Went ports, Java, and Singapore. GOUGON under Captain Houghton sails in May from Geraldton to Fremantle and other ports. PARCO under Captain Richardson sails about May 2 for freights and passages via DALGETY & CO. Limited, with Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon listed.
Daigety and Co Ltd report steamer movements with Gorgon leaving Fremantle for Geraldton and Nor West ports May 14 and Parco departing Geraldton for Exe mantle about May 15. Parco also sails Fremantle for Geraldton Nor Westport Jaye and Singapore May 28 and Charm leaves Geraldton for Pee mantle around May. Sealandia sails Sydney May 16 Mel jourith and Aalane Yeu May depart Albany Fremantle for Adelaide Melbourne and ay.
The Geraldton water issue continues as W J Johnson and the Water Works advocate a government dam scheme costing about £3900 to yield roughly eighty million gallons. If standards meet expectations the pipeline and housing supply will be pursued, with potential delays and fiscal risks discussed, aiming to secure a domestic supply.
The Geraldton council and engineers push forward the water supply plan with the Buller River scheme after years of debate and funding. Officials expect the dam and treatment works to secure water for the town for many years once completed, with support from government and local representatives.
Post for May 23 spoons contest at Geraldton Rifle Club postponed to next Saturday afternoon due to Empire Day celebrations. Reports include Owen Daly found dead in camp at Daybreaks from natural causes after postmortem. CME Gottachild dies at Mt Magnet Royal Mail Hotel from broncho pneumonia. Weather updates predict strong northwest winds and heavy seas near WA coast. electoral revision work underway in the region.
A large gathering attended the opening of St John Mutual Improvement Society's 2nd session. President John Enright praised the benevolence of attendees, a fine musical program followed with performances by Miss Jeasia Taylor and Mr Deakin, and 43 members joined the roll. Refreshments were provided. votes of thanks were recorded and the session closed with the National Anthem.
Regret swept through the district after Kenneth Logue of Ellendale Homestead near Walkaway was found dead from a gunshot on Saturday night. Police and a doctor testified the wound likely occurred accidentally as he walked from the back of the house. a verdict of accidental death was returned. Logue, 43, was buried in Ellendale with a large turnout. relatives and friends led the funeral.
The Town Hall hosted a Geraldton Amateur Dramatic Company performance of Escaped From The Law by CW Russell. Proceeds partly aid the widow of the late Tom Brady. the show earned an appreciative crowd and featured a sizable cast led by A W Weeks and others with stage effects by P J Hooke and music by the Geraldton Orchestra. The play returns tonight with expectations of a strong attendance.
The Hon J M Drew arrives in Geraldton to speak at Northampton and Geraldton on successive evenings in support of Mr Hickey. Country Party candidate Mr H Carson will tour Yuna, Naraling, Nabawa and Geraldton before polling day, praising the Wongan Hills district and wheat prospects. Agricultural Commissioner Mr T L Suttor was in Geraldton, as buyers flock to the Coliseum for a week of manufacturer samples and money-saving deals.
Community note from Dongarra reports opening day events after a windy Saturday. The Indies of the Crab and friends hosted activities, rain is needed, and plans are discussed for principal road improvements to Geraldton and Dongara with praise for local officials. The Methodist Church at Mingenow opens May 17 with Rev Baylive officiating.
Community groups across the Geraldton area back Empire Day celebrations with country committees lifting funds. About 100 children will be entertained and a central committee seeks volunteers and subscriptions as low as two pence. Excursion train schedules hit Nabawah and surrounding districts with special services planned to Geraldton for the event.
A sparse audience heard Mr Hickey advocate honest support for the government at a Saturday meeting. He cited farmers receiving government implement aid and hoped to showcase machines at the Geraldton Show. Farmers near White Fork, facing drought, await rain for new ground as sowing continues.
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