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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
2
Ladies' wear announces the opening of the new season dress goods and trimmings. Special selections are curated by head dressmaker Miss Churchill.
May weather outlook for Geraldton district with sunrise and sunset approximations from the Government Astronomer Perth. Entry notes cinema, council meeting, a town hall rail service to Fremantle, and a twelve month Geraldton Guardian subscription offer. Shipping agents Dalgetyad list Parno and Mindetoo sailings to Fremantle and North West ports with Charon sailing May 9 and May 19 respectively and Java and Singapore connections.
Wheat prices show no change with today’s quote steady at the previous level. The weather forecast predicts clearing skies with showers on the south coast, generally mild and northerly winds, squally and rough conditions near Kangaroo Island. Community events include a children's ball at the Town Hall during Coronation week and dancing prep for ration sets at the Paris Hall with details from Mr. W. Moore of Gray's store. Geraldton Water Scheme reports progress delays as the Public Works Department says the site remains too experimental to report further, following a recent site visit by Mr. Anketel and two engineers.
The State reports a population of 294,700 in Western Australia at month end excluding Indigenous people, with a noted rise over the previous month. Census age errors are acknowledged, and corrections should be sent to the Melbourne Census Bureau as a special team processes data. The article mentions public health talks, theatre changes, railway work, and local crime and council horse conditions, plus emigration planning and audits.
The funeral for Stewart Law Hosie the former Cue postmaster was held Tuesday afternoon at Anathan with Rev. E Saunders officiating. G Lester supervised mortuary arrangements. Pallbearers included A W Piesse E H Innes post office inspectors and HEtton R C Tindal representing the U A C D. Wreaths came from the widow and children One Day Dawn Geraldton post office Cue and Geraldton Druids Lodges and E D Foss. Hosie aged 43 died of stomach illness and his widow Mrs Tfanie arrived in Geraldton Monday evening.
Geraldton Police Court on Thursday May 18 before Messrs. Pope and Fallowfeld. Ernest Brede and Richard Hancock fined for allowing stock to stray in the street. Costs of 8 currency units imposed.
Constable em Boodie reports the death of James Makin on the Vuin road near Pindar on May 1. Makin, riding with Jas of Wooleen Station, fell when a horse bolted, his body crushed by wheels. He is described as likely a native of Traralgon with two children. a brother is said to work for Mr Bussell of Perth.
Victoria cinema shows draw crowds as attendance rises but the hall remains closed for a health board alteration. A trial program starts on Saturday at 2 pm with two matinees and a short interval to suit travelers, featuring Boniface VIII drama in color and a slate of comedies and shorts.
A visitor to Geraldton urges the Municipal Council to immediately erect public latrines near Marine Terrace, noting visitors face a lack of such facilities and citing unfavourable comments heard during the stay. The note appears in correspondence titled A Great Necessity.
Our Own Correspondent reports a bright Perth building boom with the Australian Mutual Provident buying land on St George's Terrace for a palatial office block. Other firms including Bean Bros and Fo y t and Gibson plan extensions, while tram and bus services may modernize. The piece notes land resumptions force rebuilding and cites competing tramways as a city needs, with theatrical and film events described alongside local industry concerns.
A Geraldton Bowling Club gathering at the bowling green yesterday afternoon honored Mr Dixon departing from the town. President Mr Pets led a farewell speech praising Dixon for mentorship and club growth. Dixon received a bowling kit bag and a cash gift, with hearty cheers as the progressive bowls tournament continued into the evening but halted due to fading light.
Members of the Guild of the Ascension will hold corporate communion at Christ Church on Thursday 23rd Ascension Day at 7 30 and 8. The article comments on arguing with a man about smoking when he has lit the cigar.
Ten horses and ten mounts will arrive from Murciton by Thursday to join the Porgaz event. Officials confirm all preparations are on track and the horses are ready for the trial.
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