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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
2
Steam Nave Paton Company Limited and United Servics provide aid to the West Aumteauan region. The partners supply relief materials and support logistics for ongoing reconstruction and humanitarian needs.
From Geraldton for Fremantle PAROO captain Richardson on or about May 1 and CHAHON captain Dagleish on about May 30. From Geraldton for South West ports Java and Singapore GONGON captain Houghdou on May 15 and PAROO captain Richarises on May 29. For freights and passages apply DALGETY & CO LIMITED Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon
Mesara Dalgetyan Co reports movements of several ships with routes including Fremantle Geraldton and Java Singapore during May. Tyroo departs Geraldton for Fremantle. Parvo Waves sails Fremantle to Geraldton and other ports on May 28. Charey, Hemi, Sed, Kayoola, and Kanchia listed with varied departures and destinations among Australia, Java, Singapore, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Fragmentary note mentions First Quarter and Full Moon in May with stray terms and dates. lacks coherent context or identifiable events, persons, or organizations to summarize.
Marine Terra Tennate listed among offerings with reduced rates for passage to North West ports. Frank Green and Co act as agents facilitating the arrangements.
The piece discusses a sweeping Labour Party campaign across multiple provinces amid rising tension over policy direction. It notes the party seeks to mobilize members, with debate over legislative aims and the pace of outreach to voters.
James C. Kidd, auctioneer, offers Eurilla Farm Naraling 1100 acres with 000 under crop and 500 fallow. Includes 10 draught horses and large plant. Liberal terms. Geraldton census reportedly puts population near 5000, boosting regional growth prospects. Auction sales include sheep 600 and cattle five hundred head at Queens Motel. Sale of Raja Water Tanks announced for Friday noon at Club Hotel yards.
Local notice asks contractors for tenders to roll making contracts with details announced by the Geraldton Ruts Board. A football match is scheduled for Saturday after the Armistice Day party, featuring Town Lirien Clark and teams with players listed including Wickes, Challlinoe, and Herbert as forwards and others in the reserves. The game is set to start at 3:30 pm.
Reports from last night’s meeting show chemist Mr Charles Conway resigning from the Council due to ill health. The Central Ward vacancy follows Mr Cody’s retirement with Mr Steggall and ex-member Mr Bartlett mentioned as potential successors. Local officials and visiting ministers were expected to discuss housing and town hall issues and road works during upcoming events.
The notes describe a forthcoming yachting event with 11 boats entering the first race and a plan for handicaps. Marshals, judges, and the Mayor will be present at 3 p.m. for a formal declaration, while Captain Millar and Captain Ralziel will oversee the race with the City Band performing. Dorothy, Grover, and Tris are viewed as top contenders. A second race may draw about twenty boats, with rumors of private races among new eighteen footers.
The club announces a Saturday event on the 16th at 200 and 60 yards with scores counting toward the Fumes Cup. The Cup competition final is scheduled for June 1st, with the forthcoming stage set to determine standings.
The postponed March competition finished last week with Ld. Towns end earning a win and A. Gilmour taking the second spoon. Neither had won trophies before. Townshent received a rifle from Mr Frank Green. Scores listed show Townbend 38 25 28 and Wa A Gilmour 306 9 Signitos did not shoot at these ranges.
The Mt Erin Homestead led by Mesure Owen and Beit reports drilling on 500 acres with increasing clear land in surrounding areas. The Nabawals Walk organized by Miswen-Speedy and Cooper draws huge crowds while Miss Springfield and Baker rally support for the May 30 event. A Mt Erin Empire Day fundraiser social praised by Mrs W J Bunter senior and Harry Norris for hospitality and meals. Local voters show interest in the Rus Boars election with many outsiders considering candidacy as members prepare for reballoting.
Arrangements have been made for a cattle sale at Mingenew tomorrow conducted by Dalguts and Co. Ltd. Residents from the district will travel from Walkaway to Mingenew by carriage attached to a goods train. The departure will occur shortly after the arrival of the train.
The Geraldton Roads Board held its usual monthly meeting with chairman W Sewall and members J Gould and Koldick present. It reviewed retirements, accepted tender offers for gravel and clay roads, discussed government aid for noxious weeds, and scheduled a works program including multiple Eastern Road and Chapman River projects.
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