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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

2

Evening Auction Notes at Masonic Mall and Geraldton

Classified item listing two auctions on May 17 and 18 at Mooring Pictures and H S Mackenzie mart with plant stock and fruit trees, then a May 25 sale at Club Hotel Geraldton in Yalgeo district conducted by auctioneer James C. Kidd.

H. S. Mackenzie’s Mart Club Geraldton Yalgeo James C. Kidd H. S. Mackenzie Totorrow Ckenzie Masonic Hall

Minderoo Arrives at AL from Singapore With Skins and Inward Cargo

The Minderoo, Captain Mills, arrived at AL from Singapore at 3 p.m. on August 8 via Nor' West ports. The inward cargo totaled 5 tons and included 190 bales of skins.

Minderoo Captain Mills Singapore Nor'West Ports

Admiralty Report At 3.30 A.M. Fremantle Minderoo

At 3.30 a.m. Minderoo reported at Fremantle with no outward cargo. The note records the vessel status and origin port, signaling a ready position with no loaded cargo listed.

Minderoo Fremantle

Maritime movements and local notices from Geraldton

Talgety ad Co reports steamers Paroo to Fremantle Minderoo to Geraldton and others with May to June sailings. Local items cover fines for intemperance, emigration plans, a trespass case, property sales, death of Cue Postmaster, parliamentary candidates, fire brigade demo, cane ware arrival, and social notices including bowls and ratepayers meeting.

Messrs

Improved Railway Facilities for Geraldton Delights Town

The Geraldton Guardian lauds the Wilson government plan to upgrade railway facilities in Geraldton. It notes retained workshops at the station yard, affordable expansion space, and avoidance of large land seizures, while urging a modern station building to handle increased goods and passenger traffic and reduce bottlenecks.

Victoria Geraldton Patch Wilson

Hotel Changes Hands at Freemasons Lease

Yesterday afternoon the tender of Mr. George Wylie was accepted for the lease of the Freemasons Hotel. Mr. O. A. Trigg, who has conducted the house for years, was another tenderer. The new tenant is said to have engaged in farming at Northam and recently sold his holding.

Cue S. L. Hosie Geraldton Hospital Hosie Geraldton P.M Northam Cuesme George Wylie Freemasons A. Trigg

Colonial Mutual Life Abroad Notes Growth and Plans

Mr. J. C. Hooper, chief inspector, visits Geraldton to discuss appointing a traveling representative for Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society. Melbourne reports show 1910 prosperity, with 1910–1914 business growth across departments, including sickness and accident cover and industrial policies, and a substantial reversionary bonus allocated to policies. The West Australian branch participates in the expansion with notable local activity.

J. C. Hooper Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Geraldton Hooper Melbourne Colonial Mutual Life Society

Geraldton Football Association Meeting Minutes

The Geraldton Football Association met at the Clury Hotel last evening with President A Meadows Croft presiding. Delegates from Railways Brigades and Fire Brigade attended as the association plans a trial match next Saturday and agrees to new cup conditions and admission rules.

Geraldion Football Association Clury A. Meadowscroft Messrs Tindalaul Wattergon Seevers Steggall Smi*t O'Connor Adams Railways Barty Rovers Fire Brigade Otto Kelly Fire Brigade Geraldton Mingenew Sjtts J. Kelly Sen A. Gib Gerald Sevice Prabe Hansen W. H G. Houston

Midland Junction Favored For Abattoirs And Port Reflections

Mr McCain urged Midland Junction as the best site for abattoirs and recommended closing private sheds with compensation. He urged rapid construction of freezing and by products works at Wyndham and other ports to exploit the North West cattle trade, and delaying meat works at North Fremantle. The potato controversy continues with farmers and consumers at odds over seed and imports. Scaddan plans to contest Brown Hill. Bath likely abstains. Labor leads field.

McCain W.A Midland Junction Wyndham Robb’s North Fremantle Scaddan Brown Hill Engine Drivers’ Union Bath Subiaco Labor Party

Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure

Chronic chest complaints are discussed with Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy. The article notes testimonials and claims of relief, typical of patent medicines advertised in period newspapers.

Funeral of J. W. Johnson Held at Dongarra

The funeral procession for the late J. W. Johnson left his Dongarra residence at two this afternoon. Chief mourners included Mrs. Johnson and family members, with step-daughters Minze new and E. A. Field, and sons James and Samuel unable to travel from the eastern goldfields. The Rev. E. Gill officiated at church and grave with J. Delmage and Co. as undertakers, the body buried in the Anglican cemetery.

J. W. Johnson Johnson W. S. Oliver Mingenew E. A. Field, Minzenew Messrs Walter and Rotort Rusa W.S Oliver S. J. Watson H. P. Lintherne H. P. Linthorne T Hughes E. W. Clarkson M. J. Rowland John Rowland E. Gill E. Broad W. Downes W. RB. Mitchell Thomas Payne R. W. Clarkson F. W. Clarkson Purcell W. H. Linthorne Ter F O'Connor

Salvation Army Service Move Contested Near Geraldton Premises

Mrs Clarke, owner of the Geraldton Coffee Palace, complained to the Council about disruption caused by Salvation Army meetings in front of her premises. Doctors Dooley and Brede urged the Army captain to comply with the request to move, warning that public street access permission could be withdrawn. Councillors Bartlett and Trigg proposed withdrawing permission and relocating services to the goods sheds corner. Dr Dooley’s motion was carried.

Carlson Che’ Town Geraldton Bartlett Crs Trigg Dooley

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