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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
2
A trade notice states readiness to purchase wheat in any quantity for Sarwan delivery. Respondents will be pressed to quote on applications and provide price terms as soon as possible.
Fragmentary notes indicate butter sales at Townshend’s Retail with references to boxes, farmers and price signals. The text mentions trade activity, quantities and potential price observations, but details are unclear.
Shipping notices list MINDEROO under Capt Aids dated around October 30, GORGON under Capt Townley around November 3 sailing from Geraldton for Nor'West Ports with Java and Singapore at 8.3. PARCO under Capt Richardson around October 1 near 1883, CHARON under Capt DagLeish of State Steamship Service, and MARING TeaRKom as agents with telegraphic details.
Minderoo departs Geraldton for Fremantle on or about October 20. Charon sails from Fremantle to Geraldton Norwest ports Java and Singapore on October 19. Gorgon leaves Geraldton for Fremantle on or about November 3. Zealandia Waves sails Fremantle to Albany Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney on October 18.
Advertisers are requested to send any advertisement alterations on the day before publication to facilitate attention to their requests.
Fragmentary sports note lists Fit Gunster and Uetcher achieving 7s with full bow. October date appears garbled with unclear year. Other names and details are unreadable. No clear score or event established.
The 1913 agricultural shows in the Victoria District see growth in Unit seven and a strong local spirit. Officials resist centralising to Geraldton and favor preserving district shows as a source of strength and incentive for exhibitors, with an emphasis on improving quality and preventing clashes.
Railway picnic planned for tomorrow at a 19 mile tank bus stop with 9 15 a m departure. shops to close for the day. Freezing works meeting at Yuna draws about thirty attendees. report due Thursday. W Murray of Mt Crawford imports 300 ewes and rams to improve Newmarracurra flock. Fire premiums discussion urged with municipal council and chamber of commerce. Special Royal Show Train travels for locals. 8S. Charon sails with cargo and passengers. Parvo due from Fremantle with 1500 wool bales. Bullars due from Nor West. Ladies Hockey Club Ball at Town Hall features 150 dancers and notable costumes. Miss Peterson wins top prize.
An important pamphlet on irrigation and water conservation in Western Australia was reviewed by the Department of Agriculture and Industries. The work by Hugh Oltham and J F Moody outlines state water development needs, compares overseas progress, and aims to catalyze a new era of regional advancement.
A scattered summary of global events includes Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro tyre factory notes, a Queen Mary cargo report with 77 400 ton capacity and speed claims near 35 knots, and comments on maritime and medical topics. Mentions of Australian figures and places appear alongside Albanian clashes and weather medical claims.
The Tule mine owners report 30 tons of ore ready for milling. Work crews will supervise the preparation as the mine enters a milling phase.
The Royal Show opens today as the annual Rayal Ag lettre exhibition aims for record entries. Improvements include £900 for stock housing and £400 for a new ward. dogs and poultry provision planned. Stock entries up, Merino sheep and Leicesters strong, horse entries reach 730, with overall entries totaling 673.
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