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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
2
J G Smiths big store promotes Australian manufactured goods with a Choirs Selection Onkaparinga all wool travelling rugs blankets and men s under flannels. Advert shows prices for men s colonial flannels and strong working shirts along with a large winter stock of coats hats sheetings damask towels and shoes offered at low prices.
The Ocean Steamship Company Limited and the West Australian Navigation Company Limited have engaged in a dispute over shared routes and service rights. Both firms claim priority in maintaining passenger and cargo transportation along key Australia to Europe and Asia routes, with ongoing negotiations to resolve scheduling and docking privileges.
Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore. From Geraldton for Fremantle. Cargo and passages dated 3.3. Includes MINDEBOO and CHAROK captains with Fremantle departures. S.S. Koombana and S.S. Monaro listed with sailings and cargos. detailed ports, times, crews, and owners noted.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals such as H A Brown Mim L Kelly and W J Barees with vague roles. It also lists formats and airs and references Mrs Easton Forder and J Jow, but no clear event, location, date, or outcome is discernible.
Shipping agents report movements of taumers with multiple routes and dates. Fremantir to Gerahl on June 1, Fremantom to Norwest ports, Java and Singapore on June 2, Fremantle to Fremam on June 12, Minderno to Gee aldtor to Norwest ports, Jaen and Singapore on June 16, Adelaide May to Albany and Fremantle via Riverina to Sydney then Melbourne and Adelaide by mid June.
June 1 events include an Euchre party at the Town Hall in aid of a convent with Jane S. Also a Dane by Geraldon Rowing and a reading by Rev. A S C James. Worth features a Wit and Humor performance and a Friday Dress Ball at Tore Hall with mention of Mark Tega.
The article discusses the town planning movement inspired by Ruskin and Morris, praising the Garden City concept as applied to Letchworth and its influence on Australian cities. It cites the push for healthier, more beautiful, and better ventilated housing, municipal powers for planning, and the potential reforms in Britain and beyond. It notes Perth and suburban proposals, the need for minimum housing areas, and contrasts German and British approaches while referencing legal/political debates and local notices.
A local notice announces a special meeting of the Upper Chapman Road Board at 2.50 pm on Saturday to conduct important business. The secretary notes children’s practices in the Parish Hall starting Friday next at 4:30 pm for a grand coming event, urging parents to ensure attendance.
The fragment notes a death related incident with terms like brain injury and consciousness loss. It references a held inquest or proceeding dated June 74 and mentions persons involved. The text is garbled but indicates a fatal medical condition or accident and a scheduled formal proceeding.
A brief report notes the suspension of Jackey Suerpened and Dirglend Way for 12 anointie tied to sareless tidiaz at BA mont, with unclear details but indicating administrative action involving local figures.
The article discusses calls for a firm example at the Jockey Club as the season opens, urging top rider Wootton be showcased for fair riding. It questions Watton’s suspension and possible jealousy behind troubles, noting stewards' past interviews on rider complaints and the impact on owners and jockeys.
A faded, partial passage recalls an old man in an arm chair and a vague scene about life’s race and a peppermint cure. The text hints at old wounds, a familiar name, and a feeling of distant memory, with unclear actions and outcomes.
Mic Sly reports government land activity in Geraldton with many Merriinooke applications. Over 40 inquiries await processing for 12 weeks, with Kalgosrlis and Udyala noting multiple surveys. The land board will meet in Port on est to address Kakcha blocks as rapid development advances Wheat district prospects rise with surveys in Netthamton and surrounding county.
Market report notes prices on a range of produce and staples. Items listed include turnips onions cabbage rhubarb parsnips and tomatoes with quantities and price ranges per bushel or unit. The field description shows several vegetable lines and general price movements for the period around May 2 and May 24.
Turbulence in Khuati village Rewehi district as locals defy authority threatening foreign rule. Ringleader named Ramé proclaims sovereignty and seeks to deter British governance. Police hold action while military patrols readied amid fears of wider unrest. Authorities move to quiet the disturbance with emergency preparations in Ranchi district.
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