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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

2

Minderoo and Paroo Shipping Movements Annotated

Minderoo leaves Geraldton for Fremantle and North West ports, Java and Singapore on May 21. Paroo departs Geraldton for Fremantle and North West ports, Java and Singapore on about May 24. Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports, Java and Singapore on June 5. Gorgon departs Geraldton for Fremantle on about June 6.

Geraldton Tor Paroo Michardson Gorgon Tewsler Joueth Geraldton Java Singapore Minderoo Mille Michardeoay Mesum, Dalgety and Co Ltd Wednemias Nor Gorgon Lears Fremantle

Local council reverses plan to borrow for gas plant upgrade

On Wednesday councillors rescinded the previous motion for a £ 8,400 borrowing to install electric light and improve the plant. The reversal followed limited support from Drs Frilett and Beaton with opposition among certain members and absences among others. The new direction included a gas plant equipment motion, led by Useley and Smart with Bile present in the debate.

Poly Cppdm Jng Ure Useley, Smart Amd Bile P Groccalebip

Electric lighting plan faces resistance and delays

The article argues that council factions favoring and opposing electricity collide over ratepayer interests and a poll of property owners, warning the plan may be delayed by fundraising hurdles and political maneuvering before final approval or rejection.

Local meeting calls for action on town nuisances and voter turnout

Town meeting cites public safety issues from street fires and stray pigeons, urging police to seal offenders and local officials to address nuisance problems. Voter returns show regional turnout with South Province leading others. details include provincial percentages and numbers. Church notices outline services and confirmations with Ascension rites and parade of local military forces.

Bartlett Suger Martlett Ehorturs West Province Metronpolitan Provinc Metropolit Ubu Cimibee Mye Kyler Christ Church Dd Ote Society Munday Shere

Geraldton Notes on Rail, Church, Weather and Immigrants

Geraldton reports on the planned Vetnaty nwitrow interment area visit by Municipal Council members, railway deviation talks, Methodist and other church services, rainfall figures for Newmarracatta and Yume, forecast details, Walkaway sports day prize events, and arrivals of fifteen immigrants.

Geraldton Vetnatynwitrow Walkaway Walkaway Sports Association Firstelase Pate

Railway and Fire Brigade Clash At Recreational Ground

A large crowd watched the second local premiership match between Railway and Fire Brigade at the Recreational Ground. The day’s fine weather and strong play drew extensive attendance. Mr. H. Kidd served as central umpire.

Railway Fire Brigade Kidd Urupire

Railways beat Brigade in grand final at Canning Park

In the fourth quarter the Railways surged past the Brigade to win the match 6 19 to 6 12 at Canning Park Turf Club. Willis Kelly Ramohaw and Carwardine starred for the Fire Brigade while the Railways’ advance, aided by a steady breeze, sealed the victory.

Ayers Willis Mounier Kelly Schill Railways Kemehew Edmonds Pass Smith Pire Brigade Perth Canning Park Turf Club

Metropolitan racing results from Perth and suburbs

In Perth and Subiaco racing events the FIRST-CLASS PLATE winner is Botting with a 4 in 1 time. The SECOND-CLASS PLATE winner is Detting at 3 to 1. The PARR HANDICAP winner is The Teigerr at 6.10. CANNING BRASIL STEEPLE features Little dim and Comby among runners with betting 4 to 1. WELTER HANDICAP sees Lord Flavus favored at 7-9.

Miss Beck Codilla Irwin Park Botting Lord Flavus Volition Golden Spur Hetting Canning Brasil Little Dim Southport Seve Confidence Sola King's Choice Welling Soe É Wendy

Education Conference in Perth Next Week Names Delegates

Messrs E Pope J and T Mr de Lucey will represent ierabtton at the Education Conference in Perth text week.

Messrs. E. Pope T. Mr. de Lucey Ierabtton Perth

Queen's Hall Screenings Include Varied Pictures

Tonight at Queen's Hall VICTURLA PICTURES presents a programme with The Meeting of the Mays, A.W. drama Cader Burning Fbes, Indian martyr tale The Girl of the West, The Girl Who Waited and Butterflys nature study plus Up to-date Agriculture for farmers. Four comics, a major fight film Lagi Vega, free entertainment for children, and remarks by Hon J M Drew and others mark the evening.

America Irthal Wadarr Lagi MeVga Sydney

Letter to the editor on housing site and travel needs

A Geraldton reader urges the Frockeen Homes Board to consider distance to the site for residents. The writer notes families with small children will travel to town, face long walks, and hope the site is not too far from markets and services. The letter appeals for practical location planning.

Lexches Frockeen’ Homes Board Tere Aleo Geraldiom Hevela

Reply to Editor on Victoria Hate tank collapse details

A letter to the editor discusses a tank stand collapse at Victoria Hate. The writer claims the tank was 134 inches out of plumb and wedged, with 40 tons of water causing a tilt toward the office, leading to tanks falling and tearing ironwork.

Victoria

The Elections in Hast Province Perth Result

Mismatch in letters and typos obscure details but shows election results. The East Provincial box tops with 118 votes for Marwick Liberal led To PO. Beimage Labour with 479 votes.

Perth Marwick Beimage Lab

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