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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
2
Carter and Co reports a range of fabrics including Cumbria prints in navy and white, with silk finished Tustary Poplin and various 64d to 104d yard prices, plus other colors and textures like Double-width Cropone and Gray. Prices shown in old currency and yards reflect the celebratory catalog debut.
Dalgety & Co report vessel movements and routes. Paroo departs Geraldton for Fremantle on about September 22, Gorgon sails Fremantle to Geraldton and then to Nor West ports, Java, and Singapore on September 1. Wharon and Zealandia undertake Fremantle to Fremantle legs and onward trips to Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney with dates in September and October.
The Anglican Vestry holds its primary monthly meeting tonight. A service will be held at Mullowa on Thursday night. The town faces a busy week with announcements from Enterprising Drapery Firms Gutter and Goilapera about new goods and aggressive price strategies. The Geraldton branch grows under Mr Carter. A man named Harry Oldroyd was jailed for a month for vagrancy after loitering near the railway jetty. The Mercantile Club secures a formal licensing certificate and begins operations. Cadets parade, a flour mill breakdown disrupts milling, and a Northampton Show train notice corrects a timetable. Coliseum advertises a grand display of ready-to-wear apparel.
The Hibernian Ball drew about 250 attendees with a well filled gallery. A few standout costumes included Miss Peterson in Home Rule for Trelaws and Mr EL Sander as Satan who won best gentleman’s attire. The event featured a lengthy dance program, supper, and music by King's Orchestra under Mr Charles Lupp, with officers and committees noted for their duties.
Examinations held by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music in London saw Mrs Sherlock present pupils. Primary Grade Alethia Stokes Rather Pickering Lorna Maddy Carrie Raynes Edie Secker Thelma Worthington Elementary Grade Gnico adds Kathleen Sherlock Lower Division Lola Kirk Higher Division Dorothy Browns Myrtle Turner Intermediate Dorothy Fuller In theory examinations Dorothy Fuller and Annie Stone passed the Local Centre Rudiments of Music with 95 and 1 marks respectively out of 99.
Advertisers are requested to send alterations to advertisements on the day before publication to ensure proper attention and processing. This notice emphasizes timely submissions to avoid mistakes and delays in printing.
A brief loving tribute honors Mr Seat Tae Som with words of faith and remembrance. The message echoes a gratitude that Thy will be done and reflects family sorrow and enduring memory.
A deputation led by Mesara J. Goldberg and Frank Green pressed for more police and night service. The Colonial Secretary noted staffing levels in Geraldson, promised telephone-linked barracks, and said he would study needs in country districts before granting additional constables. Northampton News mentions dental service at St George's Building Gareldton.
A partial OCR fragment discusses calculations for the Intitude. The readable text mentions widads and ES sEETAMaks but lacks clear context or complete data. Further readable details are unavailable, preventing a fuller factual summary.
Local and general notes from Geraldton on September 16 1913 cover last week’s rainfall totals across Western Australia with Geraldton and Greenough reporting notable daily drops. A Geraldton Chamber of Commerce delegation met Colonial Secretary Sir J M Drew to discuss tropical fruit importation and easing embargoes to stabilize cheap tropical supplies for residents.
The Cue and Day Dawn residents presented Mr A T Hardwicke with a silver and oak jukstand as thanks for twenty years of service to the towns. The design features a fish on oak, with silver head and tail, a horn pull, and a silver gang from the tail. a speaker noted his move to the best place in Wil. Dr B S Taylor is named to the Licensing Court for the Cup Licensing District.
A fire at a Geraldtor shop in the early hours was rapidly contained by the brigade with prompt water supply. District Officer and Chief Fire Brigade credit quick alarm, leading to containment within the interior. Estimated damage around £500 with insurance coverage, affecting stock and a window and mirrors.
A well attended meeting of the Greenough Farmers Club last night discussed export facilities for wheat. Under Mr Geraldton and Mr M J Logue presiding, the group unanimously decided to forward a telegram to Mr Samson urging the government to provide improved handling facilities at the port of Geraldton. The Commissioner's reply to Geraldton deputation is awaited with apprehension.
Professor Seguy returns from Perth and announces amendments to the Queen’s Pictures program at Queen's Hall. Tonight is the final Taucy screening with a skating venue planned for tomorrow and a dance on Thursday night. A charity drawing and a special program feature Hugh McMahon, famed Bamb Tasper of Peeth City Ward, plus Merose and Stalbury vaudeville acts.
Great interest surrounds the Mick King of Perth and Billy Tari of Northampton contest for £50 inside and gate. the match will decide at the King's Mall Northampton on Show Day September 28. Both boxers are in aerial training and a keen bout is anticipated, with the winner to meet Kid George Bar in the middleweight division.
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