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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1917
Page
2
The text chronicles a long series of local election contests in Geraldton, naming respondents such as Mr. Carson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Dooley, Mr. Elliott, and Mr. Heitmann. It notes multiple defeats, voided elections, and eventual reconfiguration with Elliott serving as the district’s member while party strife subsides.
Shipping notices list Geraldton and Burns and Co steamers with Fremantle departures to Eastern States and Western Staten on specified Saturdays in April May and June. Memorial message honors Edward Growin with prayers and condolences from his wife Mary.
The Geraldton by election produced a narrow 26 vote win for Mr. 8. S. Filiott in a closely divided race. The history shows the seat shifting hands over years with parties unsure of the outcome, including prior contests involving Mr. Robson and Mr. Hutchinson before Mr. H. Carson secured the seat.
Fragmented scroll of local notices declares dividend actions, theatre events, and health updates. Mentions Marae Machine works, King’s Theatre, and Wheat Helt, with references to officials, prices, and forthcoming public proceedings.
The article lists official weather readings for several days in April with highs and lows, rainfall totals to date, and notes a death of an infant, an uncleared firm expansion in Geraldton, a yacht race, postal vote officers, a federal election campaign stop, a fatal kitchen accident, and various local notices including paper prices, prospecting difficulties, a bush wanderer, and a municipal valuation court schedule.
A crowded town hall event highlights the Wagin Girl Guides with parents and dignitaries in attendance. The article notes guides are not sworn but trusted on honor and showcases skills in camping, cooking, sewing, and decorative crafts. It mentions Geraldton’s group led by Miss Grace Holder and observes limited public demonstrations locally.
In Geraldton a by election produced a decisive shift with Mr Elliott and Mr Wilcock among the key figures. The event drew strong turnout and party activity as candidates campaigned across streets and halls. Observers noted an intense, fraught process with votes counted late into the night.
Forthcoming federal elections loom with a long list of candidates across Senate and House races. Names such as Tirvan Cyril Hillies Wilhelm Bert and Lawles Buancott appear among others, signaling a broad field of contenders for national seats and state representation.
The Yaigoo Rifle Club held a competition for the old medal event with F. Rinaldi leading a list of scores including P. Rinaldi and Mullen. Other shooters such as Ward Weblock Coywa Blunt and Mboldtom posted scores across multiple strings, concluding with Rinaldi near the top in a tightly contested match.
Notice reads that the council will sit as a court to hear assessments on Wednesday April 25 2017 at 8 pm. The document appears to be a municipal notice from WB FALLOW ECR. Only fragmentary details are legible.
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