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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
2
Astronomical data lists calculated sunrise and sunset times for Geraldton, with phases of the moon shown as New Moon May 6 and First Quarter May 11, among other entries. The fragment references lunar phases and dates in a tabular style.
A joint filing presents to the court a merger plan between Tie Ocean Strait Company Limited and the Western Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited. The proposal outlines combined corporate structure and service integration expectations, subject to regulatory review and shareholder consent.
A garbled shipping notice lists movements from Geraldton to Fremantle and Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore. Captains Richardson Townley Mills and others are cited with May dates in a fragmented timetable. The fragmentary item references vessels Gorgon Carnarvon and Mindergo with unclear destinations.
Sate Steamship Service announces the Western Australia Era 3000 tons at 14 knots under Captain James Hodger. Sailing to Nor-West ports via Geraldton and Prewade, with tropical high class cuisine onboard. Return steerage and onward passages offered at reduced rates, agency Frank Green and Co. Subscription details for Geraldton Guardian mailed free to subscribers.
Dalgety and Company reports several steamers with May itineraries. Tayle leaves Geraldton for Fremantle around May 12, Minderoo departs Fremantle for Geraldton on May 13, Minderoo from Geraldton to Norwest ports Java and Singapore on May 11. Gorgon to Fremantle on May 24 and to Geraldton and other ports on May 25. Riverna from Sydney Melbourne Adelaide to Fremantle with May 7 10 18 departures. Merina sails Fremantle May 17 for Albany Adelaide Melbourne Sydney.
In loving memory of Amber Mattie Adams who departed this life in Warren in May 1911. Gone but not forgotten. Inserted by her loving family Mabel Sid Linthoeny and nephews.
Local notices describe the May 15 1913 meeting in Geraldton Town Hall with Duyiew and Nairn addressing electors on Federal Senate candidacy and Liberal policy. May 22 Mackenzie and Co auction property including Hill road lands and features. May 24 a talk by prominent figures at St Catherine’s Hall Greenough. Also details on Workers' Homes plans and a stallion sale by Mackay with outside viewing and pedigree ads.
A Geraldton page reports the schooner Grace Darling returning to port after 100 miles, engines problematic but pumps fixed. Local football disputes over gate receipts, park charges, and ground use fuel protest by the Railways Brigade, with councils and associations at odds. Cadet parade times altered ahead of a Saturday event, and rainfall remains light in the area, with scattered showers inland.
The Black Range Courier reports a strike by pedestrians delaying a racing meet. Officials argued over arrangements and reduced heats, causing the Shellid to be excluded and the Speimt Handicap to rush to start as the crowd and committee faced walkout tensions.
A Minstrel show featuring Ming Phyllis Hard, Miss Bardwell, Miss Tite, and Miss Mardwell, with Holmes, Hy Gibson, Johnson, and Dick Royal. Acts included dancing, singing parodies, and a Cake Walk. Prize awards and financial results were to be published later.
A garbled report outlines visits by W H James owner of the Murchison Tun wrecked in Geraldton by Greta mow, mining registrar changes at Ravensthorpe and Cue, and a Commonwealth customs inspection tour. It mentions Mr Phelps arriving Monday to be Mining Registrar, Mr Thomas departing Cue Wednesday, N Lockyer and O Muddarks to Geraldton, and Minister Collier's itinerary to Laverton Lawlers Mt Sir Samuel Wiluna Merkatharra Nae Nine and back to Perth with police implications noted.
A Coolgardie Club meeting on May 14 attracted a good crowd with results across classes. First class plate saw Lowel Kerryadaly win with aggressive tactics. Second class plate produced six Turlones Trstudo defeating Shere Fe martial. Autumn Handicap saw rival bets, High Guard prevailing. Third class plate contested by Rewiexvoun and Chubooka with Bleek and Red HF in close mix. Welter event highlighted by Sutin Heath and Lead Waa. Hayley’s Anthemic AP notes final Mars race setup and outcomes.
A May 19 ceremony at Westey Church Geraldton united Walter Falwhel, fourth son of Mrs Tames Stokes, and Flora Annet viaughten of Strandlow G. Benais, Lustey South Australia. The event featured a choral service, absence of the word obey, and a reception at the groom’s parents’ home in Greenough Road with a marquee, wedding cake, and extensive gift list. The couple plan to reside in Northampton, with attendees and relatives contributing to a lavish postnuptial program.
The item compiles scattered reports from various regions, noting marriage proposals, a Melbourne socialite, a NSW shooting trial, typhoons in Pacific islands, a South African assembly, a long distance record, and local weather shifts. It mentions officials, witnesses, and public affairs with brief mentions of crimes, trials, and ship or rail incidents amid a collage of world and local anecdotes.
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