84 beautiful Geraldton pictures

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Here's a selection of images from Geraldton and the Mid West sent in to Everything Geraldton recently. Keep them coming. 

Thanks to 

Kathleen M Councillor
BRad Bentley
Kurt Bowserr Horton
Sarah Walsh
TJ Petford
Trev Smith
Kel Ritchie
Roslyn Prunster
Chanice Fishwick
Charles Broomham
Dan Chelliah
Lizzy Jackman
Bubba Galz
Jason Slade
Katy Farmer
Sam Buttigieg
Kylie Bremner
Crystal Sirine
Peta Sicecream
Ciaran Ellis
Nardia Bauer
Ladykelz n Spoonie
Chloe Sinclari
Ellie Hanson
Elijah Clarke
Jess Roberts
Rebecca Ellen Sant
Tom Hutton
Jason Slade
Michelle-Ann Treasure
Chelse Sutherland
Tanya Dudley
Suzanne White
Dimitra Massaros
Sue Hogan
Debbie Ricetti
Luke Black
Natasha Teunisse
Julie Christoffersen
Laurel Blyth
Jake de Lange
John Riemer
Omer Farooq
Jenni Spice
TJ Petford
Tracy Holland
Chez McKeating
Krystal Deer
Zanah Banes
Sean O'Reilly
David Ford
Paul Wags
Kelly Lee
Brenda Scott
Charmaine Trezona

Hot air balloon floats over Geraldton

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The RAAF balloon has hit the skies for a farewell flight. 

At approximately 6.30am this morning, Squadron Leader Damien Gilchrist took off from Queen's Park, Geraldton, for a display flight over the city. 

At approximately 7.30am, the balloon landed in an empty lot in Kane St, Wandina, and approximately 50 local residents came outside to talk to the pilot and take photos. 

Around a dozen children had the opportunity to join the pilot in the basket (but not all at once!). 

The children were then safely returned to their parents and the balloon continued its flight. It landed safely in a paddock southeast of Geraldton at around 9am.

Fire in Northampton - Video and Images

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More footage from the fire in Northampton.

Posted by Everything Geraldton on Sunday, April 19, 2015

Fire in Northampton:Warning- Structure fire in Northampton Huge fire at CT & L Woodcock, they are a big business in Northampton, gas bottles exploding etc@GeraldtonPol: Please refrain from attending the Northampton Townsite - roads in and around town remain closed - pls allow emergency services easy access.DFES Alert: http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=13968

Posted by Everything Geraldton on Sunday, April 19, 2015

Structure Fire in the Northampton in the Shire of Northampton

Sunday 19 April 2015 - 4:20 PM

There is a structure fire on Hampton Road/North West Coastal Highway, near the intersection of Mary Street, in Northampton.
 
The fire started in a hardware store and is now burning in a number of buildings in the area. 
 
Smoke and possibly toxic fumes from the fire are moving in an easterly direction. 


WHAT TO DO:
• WA Police are working in the area to evacuate residents that may be affected. People are urged to follow the advice of Police and leave the area. 
• People should close their doors and windows and switch off air conditioners. 
• People should stay away from the area. If you are already in the area take advice from emergency services personnel.  
• People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222. 
• Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area.


ROAD CLOSURES: 
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site


A number of roads have been closed including:
• Hampton Road/North West Coastal Highway 
• Mary Street 
• Stephen Street


Road information may also be available by calling Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

 

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
• Approximately 30 firefighters are on the scene. 
Firefighters have saved a number of buildings and are working to contain the fire.


EXTRA INFORMATION: 
• The incident was reported at 1.41pm today.  
• The cause of the fire is unknown.  

KEEP UP TO DATE: 
Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins.

 

The next update will be provided when the situation changes.

Flying Missiles

You can hear the explosions in the videos, and this is why:

Images and videos submitted. 

Images and video of storm that hit Geraldton yesterday

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A ute was washed away, trees were knocked over, sheds relocated, flash flooding, trampolines went visiting the neighbours and hailstones broke windows. 

The storm that hit Geraldton and surrounds today came in a fury. Fortunately much of town was spared the brunt of the storm, with some suburbs getting not a breath of wind or a drop of rain. But those that were hit were hit hard. 

Here are some of the images and videos shared with Everything Geraldton. 

Thought you might like to see a photo of my father in laws work ute... Washed down by flash flooding on the Port Gregory road - Kate

AJ shared these 5 from Moresby. 

Creepy cloud before hail came down - Claire

Claire also shared this one of the trampoline that was relocated and redesigned by today's wind. 

Deepdale - Gale force winds from today's storm. Sent in by Sheila.

Tenille shared this video of a tree getting hammered in the winds... and the pictures of it afterwards. 

Storm 1
Tree 0

Emma shared this one. 

Hayden shared these - "We have a new tree! Drummonds"

Fallon shared this one just as the storm came in. 

A couple from a distance shared by Alice. 

Storm in Drummond Cove shared by Aaron. "My view from Drummonds this afternoon.."

This photo was taken at 10pm 26/03/2015 from Waggrakine. - Keith

Bec shared this video of the hail falling and bouncing.

Emma shared this one: "Well that was unexpected!"

This was taken in waggy not as bad as some places - Sara

Hail Storm Hits Drummond Cove at 3.50pm Thursday 26th March. - Sharon

Waggrakine - shared by Lawrence

Hail storm taken Sutcliffe Rd North waggrakine - Bindii Bindii

Bindii Bindii

"Bit of Hail" - Aric

Wet out in Moresby with nice sized hail - Tackleworld Geraldton

Look what the storm left for us, a beautiful double rainbow - Tania

Michelle nearly scored a shed... "At least it was locked."

"Drummonds this arvo..." Elise

Dave shared this great image of the storm rolling in. 

We just lost one (tree). - Natalie

Jason shows some large hail. 

Lizy posted this one. 

We had a mini cyclone on top of that in sunset lost half our Poinciana tree - Beth

Paula posted this one. 

Ben shared this one of the hail.

Skye posted this one from Moonyoonooka.

Amanda posted this one of her fence in Drummond Cove

"Incoming" - Cherie

Tarcoola Beach flooding - Kathleen Williams

Kathryn - The sump next door to our house in Wahn Avenue, this was after about 15 mins

Kathryn - And Wahn Avenue itself, first time it has flooded in the 7.5 years we've been on the street

Allira - "The neighbour's trampoline"

Drummonds getting hammered.

Posted by Everything Geraldton on Thursday, March 26, 2015

Alert from B.O.M.; & Videos and Images of rivers in the area

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Email your videos or photos to geraldton@justeverything.com.au or message us on Facebook. 

Dave R. sent these images and a video of "Depot Hill Mingenew river full and flowing fast."

Dave B. sent in a couple of images from Ellendale Pool

Nik sent in these of the Irwin River

Shona sent a couple from Irwin river @ milo crossing

And some from Mountain bridge, on midlands road about 10 or so k's east of Dongara towards Mingenew.

... and this video

Blake sent this one in of the Greenough River

Shona also sent in some today of Dongara Beaches: Rivermouth wide open

Email your videos or photos to geraldton@justeverything.com.au or message us on Facebook. 

Local photographer/film maker wins award for best regional photograph

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Post by Everything Geraldton.

Congratulations to Chris Lewis from ABC Open Midwest for winning the Rural Media Award for best photograph for this pic of a pastoralist injecting meat with poison to make wild dog baits.

Amazing mushroom cloud formation in Geraldton sky

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Thanks to Everything Geraldton readers who posted these pics of an incredible cloud formation that appeared in our sky today. 

If you have any you would like to share post them in the social section of the Everything Geraldton app, available for iphone and android.  

The WA Weather Group tell us they are Cumulonimbus capillatus. 

Pics posted by  

Helen Counihan

Jennifer Robins

Carol Conway

Kerry Wray

Irene Ghannage

Korey Phillips

 

Massive response to local business' sign

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Post by Everything Geraldton.

Tim, an Everything Geraldton reader, sent this pic of a sign from a local business here in Geraldton. We shared it to Facebook, and the response was massive. 

So far nearly 90,000 people have seen the pic, and may agreed with the sentiment while some thought the sign was unnecessary. 

The sign reads: Attention Customers. If you are on the phone you will not be served. 

Check out the comments on the post by clicking here. 

Do you have an opinion?

Can you help identify any of these people?

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Can you help identify any of these people?

Barry Stinson, President of the Birdwood Military Museum Society asks:

The only person’s name of am aware of is the Gentleman seated 4th from the left  He is John Thomas Clarke. Ex Geraldton Councillor,  and 31 years as leading hand & stationary engine driver at the Western Australian Government Railways condenser, RSL Member who was involved in the Building of Birdwood House the home of the Geraldton City RSL.( Birdwood House opened in 1935)
 
I would very much like to know if anyone out there can identify any of the other individuals or knows anything about the Honour roll (unveiled September 1916) or photographs behind the group.

Barry can be contacted via: 

Ph: 08 9964 1520

Mobile: 0408 222 653

Blayney gifts WW1 items to Geraldton RSL

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Ian Blayney MLA for Geraldton and Barry Stinson from the Geraldton RSL with items Mr Blayney has gifted to the Birdwood Military Museum. 

Ian Blayney, MLA for Geraldton, presented a range of original and customised First World War cavalry equipment to the Geraldton RSL Museum Monday morning.

The equipment included a 10th Light Horse saddle, bridle, blanket, sword and rifle "bucket".

"Some of it is original, while other bits have been modified over the years," said Mr Blayney.

"I've had them in my shed (in a cabinet) for years but because I sold the shed they have to go somewhere and the museum is the best place."

The 10th Light Horse was the only (Australian Infantry Forces) AIF light horse regiment recruited in Western Australia during the First World War.

Mr Blayney said he purchased the equipment after listening to ABC local radio, and hearing someone discussing the WW1 items. He made contact and purchased the items. 

Barry Stinson from the Geraldton RSL said "We don't have a lot of items that are displayable for the 10th light horse and this to the collection is really fantastic; a significant addition to the collection."

Visit the Birdwood Military Museum

Monday 10am to 2pm
Thursday 10 to 2pm
Friday from 5pm
Sunday 11am to 2pm

Other times can be arranged by contacting the secretary

Ph 0427 612 479
email: day1937@iinet.net.au

 

Top 5 images shared with us this week

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With some crazy rain last weekend, Kerrin Rowe Media took this during a break in the weather near Walkaway.

Stunning colours in this photo taken of Greenough River by Courtney.

Corey Milentis captured a beautiful evening in Drummond Cove. 

Taniya Nanayakkara took this photo of the afternoon sky over the Geraldton Harbour. 

Leonie Patman took this photo at the Chapman River.

Please feel free to inbox us on Instagram or Facebook or e-mail your photos to geraldton@justeverything.com.au

Top 5 images shared with us this week

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Michael Muller took this photo a week ago on a road near Nukara.

Jaclyn sent in this beautiful image showcasing Geraldton's lovely weather.

Regenerate Youth Group did a rubbish pick up on the Foreshore on Friday night. This image was sent in by a member of the group and gained several likes on Everything Geraldton's Facebook page. 

Lex Wilson took this stunning image.

Jas Saunders shared this with us on Instagram. Beautiful colours!

Post your pics in the Everything Geraldton app, the Everything Geraldton Facebook Page or email them to petak@justeverything.com.au. We’d love to share them.