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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1913
Page
3
Telegraphic lines remain interrupted with no Perth contact since 7 pm yesterday. Acting Postmaster Evans reports Perth communication restored at 3 pm and hopes to complete business by 6 pm. Nor West and Murchison links also disrupted, hindering usual cable budget for readers.
The September rifle competition on a Saturday afternoon produced a set of results from the sixth reunion. Handerone scored 520 while Bert Cao had 599. Day Dawn led with 948, defeating Geraldon Su. Mouit Magne scored 387, with Brouille at 617.
The Farmers and Settlers Association held a meeting at Atkinson's premises in Santa, with several members present including Messrs. Dunn, Geil, Raven, Atkinson, and others. They discussed supporting the Union farmer in agitation for a fair price of wheat and urged government action to stabilize markets and prevent ruinous prices. a second meeting is planned at the Atkinson residence on the second Sunday in October.
The notice advertises Lancaster Opera Company attractions with performances Friday night and upcoming shows. It mentions well known entertainers, seating, and ticketing suggestions urging patrons to book early to avoid disappointment.
An incoherent OCR passage contains scattered names, numbers, and terms. It appears to mix dates, places, and entities in a jumbled style, offering no clear events or identifiable subjects to summarize into a coherent news item.
Sorrell of Collis defeated Hare of Yorkshire on points in a brisk Northampton bout. The fight featured fast exchanges, a hard round at times, and notable pressure from Sorrell who controlled the late stages to secure the decision.
Dalgety and Company Ltd dated 7 September 1913 notes fair weekly business and large lines of stores traded. Nethers sold slightly easier. hoggets from prices 6d to 15s 6d. ewes and lambs sold freely. strong demand for rams. stock sent to Singapore. Dutchire buyers. Nor West lots for shipwork. Roebourne wethers offered around 13s 5d. prime wethers selling well while secondary sorts ease.
The Associated Agents report a wide late September sale with 7,255 sheep and various pigs and cattle yarded. Prices held steady to poorer for many classes, with prime sheep and lambs trading near last week levels while medium and light categories eased. Cattle saw mixed results though some East Kimberley bullocks sold well given heavy supply.
Our Cue correspondent reports a lode proposition twenty miles from Cue with eight leases on the line of lode. shafts show ore averaging over an ounce per ton. A fatal accident near Quinns, 49 miles from Nannine, where James Miller fell into a well during a water draw. An inquest will be held at Nannine. A special Northampton Show Train. 123 tickets issued at Geraldton for the service.
Historical sale notice listing multiple Vic. lots totaling 474 acres with 908 ploughable, 250 under crop or trial, two windmills and tanks. Describes price per acre, crop options, and terms including 6 percent interest, March 1, 1914, and inspection by Mradowcraft at Emerald Agency Geraldton.
A garbled public notice from the Geraldton Roads Board and TICE warns owners that trespass on Abertatook property will be prosecuted without further notice. Secretary James C. Kidd urges vigilance and references Fuller's bargain prices in the promotional ad.
Railway timetable shows trains from Northampton to Geralton and back with connections at mid afternoon. Services for September 21 to 27 include cancellations and special notes, with daily departures from Northampton and Geralton and a final return by 7 30 pm. The notice lists affected stations and names Chief Traffic Manager Doleias.
To builders and tenders: invited to attend at 8 am on Monday October 14 for one of two storey brick additions. Marine Terrace, Geraldton. Deposit two shillings per tender. ten pounds deposit may be required. Plans, specifications, and conditions of contract available at the office of the executors. Harry M. Marwood, Wittenoom's Building, Perth.
Builders and residents are invited to submit tenders by Wednesday for brick additions and alterations to Strand Cato Marine Terrace Geraldton for Mere Gate. Deposit tender required. drawings and specs available at Architect Harry M Marwood Wittenooms Buildings Marine Terrace. Municipal notices list electoral rolls inspection points and request ratepayers to verify names by October with notices to Town Clerk. Auctions and tenders announced by Fuller Town Clerk and Mackenzie & Co with public auction details for furniture, stalls, and chaff at Railway Yards and Marine Terrace in September and October 1912.
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