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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1913
Page
2
Carter and Co offers double-width crepons in Mole Gray Crab and Navy with 94d yard price, noting Es dul value in stock.
The notice details ships Gorgon Paroo Sharon and Charon with voyage plans between Geraldton Fremantle NorWest ports Java Singapore and dates in September October and mentions cargoes of wool skins and 10 tons of goods. Advertisers are asked to submit changes to advertisements.
The notice covers municipal decisions including granting E J Gould permission to clear and cultivate a small commonage plot rented from Charles Street Corner-Improvement. It notes Anglican vestry support for land land for corner Charles and Elwes Streets. A letter of thanks to Mr and Mrs W McKensie Grant for hospitality during the Governor’s visit is mentioned. Shipping notices and Hosiery goods advertise Coliseum.
At the last council meeting Cr Cady urged diversifying sinking fund investments beyond the Colonial Secretary, possibly into Government stock and municipal stock for better returns. The council also tackled overdue rates around £800, with a collector authorized to pursue arrears, and discussed a town loan tied to proposed works.
Special railway arrangements for the Geraldton Agricultural Show outline excursion tickets from September 7 to October 2. Trains run to Ajana, Naraling, Nabawah, Wokerina, and Yuna with selective cancellations between Geraldton and Northampton and Geraldton and Yuasa on show days. Return options to Geraldton include Yuna and Northampton services. Multiple special connections and a Walkaway to Dongarra service are noted.
Perth match notes report Metropolitan Football 4 goals 6 behinds over Subiaco 2 goals 3 behinds. The item pivots to a quirky pitch about Coliseum interest and urges shoppers to lock purchases before sale prices. An advert lists stock updates and where to obtain the Guardian through local agents.
Perth reports on James O'Brien accused of murdering Veer Haven at Dardadine. Executives considered the jury’s mercy recommendation due to age and altered the sentence from death to life imprisonment, reflecting a partial exercise of clemency after the trial.
Council members praised the Fire Brigade for rapid response on Tuesday morning. Cr Stone and others joked about a rumor he would seize the hose if present. District Officer and brigade were commended for about four minutes to reach the hospital. A motion to commend the old brigade and install fire alarms at Marine Terraces was carried unanimously.
Geraldton notes a new Seguy's Pictures screen tonight featuring Cymbeline and Cinders plus The Inventor's Wife. The Black Hand by A.B. Company appears. musical interludes by Royal Curtig Atel Aikina soloists and Tim Nertegal Orchestra accompany. A charity event with Ehugiy McMalon and Blanche Seguy follows. fashion notices and local ads accompany the programme.
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