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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
2
Queensland Insurance Co Ltd issues notice for policyholders and policy terms. Details reference Western Australian Branch in Perth and general insurance offerings for livestocks and property at current rates. The notice emphasizes standard rates and service coverage across regions.
The Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company reports assets over £11,500,000 and offers reduced rates across livestock, workers compensation, plate glass, burglary, fidelity, motor, loss of profits, meals, public risks, personal accident and disease, and crop hail insurance with prompt settlements and local representatives in Geridson and Freemason's Hotel Buildings Geraldton.
Geraldson reports Fremantle service details for ships Gorgon under Capt Townley AHOO under Cap Richardson Minderoo under Capt Mills with dates November 1 and November 5 and November 19, noting Geraldton Fremantle Geraldton for Fremantie ports and intermediate ports with agent Frank Green and Co Marine Terrace.
Shipping notices indicate Gorgon to Geraldton Fremantle and Fremantle routes, Minderod and Mindergo sailing to Geraldton, North West Ports, Java, and Singapore on dates around November 1 to November 5. Zealandia plans Fremantle departures to Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney on November 15.
Astronomical notice from the Acting Government Astronomer Mr H L Curtzewis provides calculated sunrise and sunset times for Geraldton. It also lists the moon phase for October 7 with the fall moon designation and notes dates for phase changes.
Fragmentary report notes an event involving Geraldton Sungdian and references Country Faith and Junction with a date of Thursday October Soh 1913, details are unreadable but imply a historical notice or brief item.
A parliamentary debate centers on extending the Criminal Code to ban employers from stopping workers from marrying based on income or status. The discussion cites examples like factory and bank workers and criticizes policy that would restrict personal choices. The article notes concerns about social bias and the impact on workers and families, with references to government figures and public sentiment.
The debate highlights opposition support in principle for limits on matrimony tied to a bill, while the Attorney General notes the Criminal Code amendment is not the proper vehicle. Critics doubt_Yeo Till will depart Parliament with this addition, suggesting instead that employer associations could achieve goals differently. Union dynamics grow, with clerks as a potent, self-serving group, while workers face rising living costs and limited leverage.
In Perth the Anglican Synod debated the propriety of Sunday observance amid rising secular recreation. Clergy warned against commercial encroachment while supporters argued recreation on Sunday could follow moral limits. The discussion reflected broader social shifts and noted Sydney’s Sunday Times publication and local show events.
Dongarrs Methudlists The Men M Flatucher will preach Sunday morning and evening at the Dongarra Methodist Church. The Sermon of the Lord's Supper will be administered after the morning service. Rev. Do He Mother will officiate at the Irwin Spaur school service to commence at 1 o'clock. Lost items, clothing and dresses sought by local youths, with notices about local sales and shopping savings at the Coliseum.
Rates for wheat transport to Mullewa railway are expected to drop after confirmation by Perth authorities. Upper Chapman rate payers will hold their annual meeting at 3 am on Friday. Vittoria District Tout Club allocations close next Wednesday. Truck sale of 4.5 tons of common chIll announced for tomorrow at 11 in the morning. Visiting Nurse Scheme donation noted as previously omitted. Geraldton Library lights improvements discussed, including electric lighting and external lamps to aid reading and devotions.
Development work proceeds at Holden's Find with two shifts. a new company forms in Adelale to buy a motor car for backcountry prospecting near Mecka dara with 70 shares, while 70 more are reserved. Buller and party strike a large ore body at Ingliston, drilling 70% depth, with plans to test at the Government battery this week. A parallel reef system is confirmed on Ujese Jeases, as preparations begin for a nine plant upgrade expected to be ready early next year.
The Anglican picnic, last of the season, drew good weather and crowds to four railway coaches bound for Africa. A full program of sports featured a dead heat for the Girls Bible Class race between Annie Clark and Val Eaton, with equal prizes awarded. Other events included the Old Outers Race with notable participants and various display moments, backed by teachers and organizers such as Mrs Bayne and Mrs Fenner.
The Geraldton by election sees Labour candidates split and nominations shifted. Mr Beckwith’s disqualification narrows the field to Heitmamm and Bartlett with party insiders favouring Heitmamm though speculation runs high about the final choice. Parish Hall events run tonight through Saturday as the race gathers momentum.
Friday reports from the Sunday Times indicate Mr EE Guitmann may be a candidate for the Gar aton academy, with a letter from constituents naming Heitmann as the likely district member. The Labor Party faces weak support while Elliott is named Literal candidate and a Country Party nomination looms.
In response to a circular by Rev HE King and Mr C KL Cuma, about a meeting at Tasiats 99 Senda, residents gathered to discuss strengthening the institute. The chairman noted receipts £15 17s and expenditures £28 6d, with a credit balance of £13 6s. A plan was agreed to admit 15 and seek subscribers, with future enlistments for energetic committee work.
Reports from the Kar West rail and Canning route warn of severe water shortages for cattle and stock routes. Drovers face long dry stages with diminishing feed and scarce wells. The Water Supply Department plans urgent work to drill wells and raise dam capacity, with higher stock prices and sparse bullocks.
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