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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
2
Dalgety & Company Limited in Geraldton seeks suppliers for wheat in any quantity for servant delivery. They will quote on application and also seek advances against growing crop prospects, with details obtainable on request.
Fragmentary note mentions Townshend's shop and butter pieces. limited readable text notes repairs or sorting of butter items with unclear details.
A notice claims Mr. D Ballantine as agent for a leading Australian company offering compensation, glass, public desks, and live stock insurances at low current rates in Western Australia from Surrey Chambers, Perth.
Fragmented shipping entries list vessels such as CHARON MIXDEROO PAROD and LIME with routes from Fremantle Geraldton and North West Ports. Entries note captains Deginieb Dagieich and Iain Richardson with dates around October and October 5.
The notice lists several vessels with October departures from Geraldton to Morro, Java, Southeast Asia and Fremantle. Doris and Java routes begin around October 7, with Charon leaving Fremantle for multiple ports on October 19. Additional sailings to Fremantle and Singapore are planned for late October.
Public notice requests advertisers to send alterations to advertisements. It emphasizes timely submission and specifies where and how to deliver changes for upcoming inserts.
A fragment notes calculations of sunrise and sunset times based on latitude and longitude. It mentions courtesy and Abie, with uncertain attribution and incomplete phrasing.
A compact note outlines the Moon's phases, mentioning new moon, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full moon as observed cycles. It implies monthly progression and visual changes in the sky.
The Governor's Geraldton visit underscores local demand for expanded facilities to handle growing trade. Geraldton argues it should manage all trade within its district, challenging Fremantle’s dominance and urging better rail and port investment. Figures show Geraldton's trade rising nearly 100 percent since 1904, with policy focus on infrastructure to sustain regional prosperity.
The text argues that Geraldton’s harbor should be modernized to handle rising wheat output and future trade. It stresses the port’s role in distributing wool and other goods to the hinterland and to the outer world, urging government action to support growth.
Local notes report Inseka September rainfall at 211 points with scattered daily totals. Warns residents to conserve rainwater for drinking and gardens while awaiting a broader supply from catchment areas or a new scheme. Mentions Geraldton water concerns, Railway Appeal Board cases, and local attractions and sales including a stock sale and Queen’s Hall events.
Grim report from Constable Muginnes to Inspector Holmes details the discovery of two men found at Clement Creek on the Gascoyne River. Both died from self inflicted gunshot wounds after thirst in a remote Australian outback, with skeletal remains and minimal clothing remaining. Weathered receipts tie one man to pony purchases in 1911, pointing to J J Brewster and Giacomo Bedola. the search for Bedola’s movements continues.
For Saturday next the 4th meet, Mr A E Blencona has declared the handicaps. Shooting to be under the usual conditions for the usual trophies with distances 300 800 and 700 yards. Competitors listed include Mountain Davis Gibbings Lindsay Brackenrigg and many others.
The cricket season begins this Saturday with Mercantile versus Geraldton at Quern's Park and Railways versus Commercials at Recreation Ground. Teams for Mercantile and Railway selections include captains, vice captains, and listed players. A CEMS meeting featured Rev A Craven and Rev M E King discussing Lond Shaftesbury’s life and reforms. Additional notes mention patent telecommunication news and local weather-related rain hoped for by farmers amid drab advertising.
The Greenough Farmers Show, the 40th annual, drew farmers to Greenough Road with a focus on smaller producers. Edward Wittenoom highlighted agricultural sections aiding district exhibitors, while judges praised ewe quality and poultry displays. Vegetables and flowers showed modest numbers, but the chicken and sheep classes featured strong entries, and the event attracted a large crowd despite hot weather.
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