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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1912
Page
2
We remind customers needing good costumes for the Show to place orders soon as possible to avoid disappointment since only a few more orders can be taken before the event. The notice mentions Mrs Ty and the Red House Horlag with dates close to September 13.
The Odean and West Australian Navigation lines announce sailings from Geraldton to Fremantle, North West ports, Java and Singapore. Vessels Charon Minderoo Parou Gorgon and others are scheduled for September and October departures with Amazon routes via Melbourne and Sydney. Freight and passenger movements are listed with dates and captains.
Weather and travel mix with community notices in a Geraldton era page. Canadian cadets welcomed in Fremantle and Perth area hosts pledge hospitality. editor praises crossEmpire exchanges for education and unity. Also local updates on cadet parades, water supply, land sales, obituaries, weather outlook, church events, and Melbourne Cup sailings.
Local and general note Bet ting over last Saturday's premie meeting will take place at Tattersall's Club Hotel tonight at 4.0. W.A. Customs staff report on undermanned service in Perth and Fremantle with checks being established and no inquiries likely. Crowds visited the Coliseum last week with strong sales in millinery costumes dress goods and underclothing.
Coolgardie September 7cap details list entries for the Coolgardie Handicap and Cup events. The lineup includes Tom Tow Golden Orb Silver Lad Ordination Sheen Glorify Bandit and Artois with no betting announced. Officials present posted the geteptantes for the two races.
Kindly Light dead heats for second place in the Ascot Five Hundred racing meet in Victoria with a 4 to 1 betting favorite.
A report on proceedings of the Agricultural Labourers Bill shows debate over penalties and employer duties for shearer accommodation. Amendments failed or passed by narrow margins as the measure was altered to focus on tent housing and inspector satisfaction before final consideration tomorrow.
Large turnout at the Geraldton Visiting Nurse Scheme half year meeting in the Council Chamber. The balance sheet shows a credit, with further fees in hand, and the committee proposes a six month coupon system to reduce costs and boost revenue while considering a two day Saturday collection and other fundraising ideas.
A brief note from London reports an international cricket match between Australia and an Eastland team. Details on venue, date, and outcomes are not provided in the fragment.
The article notes Queen's Hall Stars delivering songs with frequent encores and a changing program each evening. It mentions Miss Ottermans performing nightly, a new picture set, and a lively reception with sustained audience applause.
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