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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1913
Page
2
Nimnuting customers are urged to collect their purchases now while we arrange payment. The offer promises a £10,000 sloakeo select from, indicating a significant incentive tied to immediate action.
A broken wartime type notice states arrangements for wheat delivery and advances against growing crops. It mentions Abe seaman and Portauss Wheat, with plans to provide forearm delivery and details obtainable on application.
The Great Insurance Company of the World advertises assets over £11.5 million and offers broad coverage across all classes including Livestock Workmen's Compensations Plate Glass Burglary Fidelity Marine and Sickness with low current rates and hailstorm crop insurance. Geraldton representatives and banking department listed at Freemason's Hotel Building.
E C Bartlett Contractor Coast and Painting Spec and job brief refer to a painting and chimney work at an unspecified site with gaps in the OCR text.
Townshend’s advertises butter in large quantities at reduced rates claiming lowest possible prices. The snippet mentions 23 Th Borea 56 Th Boxee Sewer and promotional language about large quantities and discounts.
Brief mention of Queensland Insurance Company and Mr D Ballantine. Court filing references lay tort and related proceedings, with terse notation suggesting loading or assessment of claims. No further readable details on parties, dates, or outcomes.
From Geraldton for Fremantin MELDEROO Cape Mills on or about October 24 BORGON Capt Townley on or about November 3 From Geraldton for Nor West Ports Java and 8 CHARON Captain Dagieish on October 22 AMINDEROO Capt Mills on or about November 3 aoa DALGETY 200 Geraldton Fremantis Carnetron North FRANK GREEN and CO AGENTS MARINE TERRACE
Report lists multiple vessels departing Fremantle and Geraldton with target ports in October and November. Char on leaves Fremantle for Geraldton Nor-West ports Java and Singapore on October 1. Minderon departs Geraldton for Fremantle Mauntle on or about October 24. Gorgon heads from Geraldton to Fremantle Mauntle on about November 3. Minderoo sails Fremantle to Geraldton North West ports Jayassid Singapore on November 2. Zealandia leaves Fremantle for Albany Adelaide Melbourne Sydney on October 18.
Saturday October 18 is listed with names Ovantry Faith and Justion. The fragmentary note appears in a local page caption and suggests a social or religious observance associated with the three names.
Local and general church notices list Christ Church services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, East Chapman services cancelled, Methodist Church morning and evening conductors Mr Peters and Sir Lovett, choir music including Thy Ear and Despised Jowns with hymns Lord How Manifold are Thy Works.
The Governor poked fun at Waldeck and Hamersley during a Walkaway visit, joking that a Spanish radish picking competition could earn a prize for the scholar who harvested the most. The jest sparked quick reaction among children and teachers, with prize books promised. A later fire at a Geraldton slaughterhouse destroyed a stable and injured a horse.
The report notes the Tirabilton District will receive a visit from Sr. Re Hoye Molestiean next week. Mr. Brown has been appointed teacher at Tul Point School, which opened at the start of the week.
Perth at Eng Park and Caulfield results recap horse races with winners under betting odds. Canning Hurdles First Class Plate Second Class Plate and more list winners including Lady M Jupiter Mokine and Glenella with odds. Melbourne Cup note Duke Foote scratched and other race results reported.
At Queen's Park this afternoon the Railways won the first innings against Geraldton. Scorers include Groescher out to Kidd Foat, Rock out to Blakes, Lavender not out, Sundries noted at Recreation Ground. Batters include Willcock, Jones, Whittle, Read, and Rea.
Subiaco secured the state football premiership title this afternoon in Perth defeating Boulder City 15 11 to 58. Subiaco dominated with strong offense and defense, clinching the championship in a decisive victory.
The Kenned and Lovers of Music promise a high standard program in Geraldton with members studying under Sir Alex Megenzie Royal Academy and Soucik. After tours in St Georges Hall Northam and Fremantle they tour the Murchison featuring Miss Madeline Stein and others. Lance Kennedy performs Carnival of Venice and The Canary novelty Piece with double encores 常. Laurie Kennedy plays cello and cornet in refined solos as the company tours India Africa and native states seeking great reception.
A large Thursday night gathering at the Dimide Hill marked the 18th anniversary of the lodge's formation. Bro O'Rei P.D.P. chaired with support from Bros L. Dimees, Sheppard, Evensea, Tindal and others. Toasts honored the King and the lodge, reports cited rising membership and funds near £20,000, and plans to reach 550 total members by year end. Founders were acknowledged, mentors noted, and a program of performances and speeches concluded the evening.
Anglican synod discussions center on endowment revenue sharing between Geraldton and Northampton parishes. Figures cited include £340 property value, £180 remaining post-allocation, and proposals to localized endowments. Clergy stipends and parish balance draw concern, with names such as Canon McClemans and Mr Poulkes referenced amid broader calls for fair distribution. Presbyterian notices announce services and an induction attended by Rev John.
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