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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
2
A garbled OCR listing describes fabrics and colors including white navy brown and gray goods. It mentions yard measurements such as 10d and 94d yard and items like blinds verandahs and windows. The text references direct purchases from makers with various price fragments and fabric names.
Auction notice lists dairy and farm produce with low prices and bulk lots. Includes butter, bacon, kidneys, eggs, and produce from Townshend’s district. Mentions water service, rent terms, and twelve month post payments. P. C. Carlsen as auctioneer handling estate sale near Lasdawl.
Shipping notices show CHARON commanded by Captain Dugieish and MINDEROO with Mille, detailing departures from Geraldton in October toward Fremantle, Java, and Singapore. Records list PAKOO twin Richardson with October dates, and DAWETY & CO LIMITED based in Fremantle and Carnarvon, including Deraldian and Carnarvon entries.
Fremantle sailing announced for Thursday 25th September with 11 seats available. Agents and managers listed. Contact Gerald ton for reservations and seating.
Delgety Oo Lita agents list steamship departures from Fremantle and adjacent ports. Charon sails to Fremantle Geraldton Fre mantle destinations, Milton Nor West Java Bigrapars on October 7 to 20, with Java Singapore leg. other vessels Tempting details include Taron and Paroy itineraries and October dates.
Advertisers are asked to send any ad alterations before publication to ensure timely attention and processing by the paper.
Agricultural experts Professor Patterson and Mr Sutton plan a lecture tour to Northampton and Nanthampton next week, with a return to Perth on Wednesday. The town hosts a Royal Academy of Music examiner event at Presentation Convent, plus a wedding at St. Xavier's Geraldton and a British Association Football match. The issue notes Harbour works, charity events, and a busy show ground stock sale.
A fragmented notice states readiness to purchase wheat for forward delivery and to quote on speculation. It mentions advances against growing crops and refers to approaching season with preparation to quote and supply.
Mr D Ballantine acts for tenting authorities urging workers to address public risks and live stock safety. The notice lists roles and responsibilities with a focus on factory, labor, and farm safety standards at the local level.
Calculated sunrise and sunset times for Geraldton using coordinates supplied by the Acting Government Astronomer H. B. Curlewin. The data present the solar positions for the locality, aiding navigation and daily planning based on latitude and longitude figures.
Geraldton agricultural show organizers anticipate a record turnout with unusually high entries across wheat oats and poultry. Notable visitors include Sir Edward Wittenoom and Mr W J Jones with preparations underway for catering and exhibits aimed at showcasing the district’s farming prowess.
In Northampton at Ki Hall a sizeable crowd attended the boxing match between King and Hart. King overwhelmed Hart after a heated four round bout, with Hart showing grit but unable to blunt King’s precision. Bets opened 4 to 3 on King. promoter My Elwood announced a future bout with Brown on New Year’s Day.
Extensive arrangements are underway for a three night show opening Friday labeled Show Night. J St Clair directs from Shaftesbury Theatre Perth with Lancaster Operatic Quintette on a world tour along with American acts Phinligs and Mygrriti. Acts include The Curkey Trot The Bunny Hind, Pape the Ethiopian, Brakche and Heel jugglers, The Leonardes walkers, and Bripley Horizontal Bar Experts. Box plan from Lan's jewellers shop aims to deter disappointment.
Miles officiated the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music examination where G Clinch of Greenough earned the L A B Solo Performer certificate. Freda Wilson, pupil of Miss Cline, entered Elementary Division. Wilson earned a Primary pass, Harold Cline a rudiments pass, and Clingh an advanced harmony certificate. The rest notes fashion and bathwear at Pullers.
An intercity railway extension discussion brings together Geraldton and Mullewa representatives, traders associations and local boards. The meeting backed forming a league to pursue the project, appointing a secretary and planning a deputation to Works minister Johnson.
The September meeting records discussions on land surveys and local infrastructure. Votes covered paving, fencing new roads, valuations review, tenders for hand and land work, and funds allocated from PWD with £2 remaining for the year. Accounts totaling unspecified amounts were approved for payment.
Mr and Mrs Louis Haffeer invite guests to a 10 30 a m reception at the Town Hall tomorrow to honor works by Mr W B Johnson and the Colonial wry. J Mills, Agricultural Basle nenectar, has just returned from a trip and notes many events are proceeding as usual.
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