Large turnout honors departing officer at Geraldton parade night
The Geraldton Volunteers parade on Finlay Night drew a large turnout, about 108 present, to honor departing commanding officer Mejor Buchan. Local socials yielded prizes at the P. L. P. club, while discussions at a council meeting touched on importation matters, education funds, and public railing over jury sentencing practices affecting local justice.
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Geraldon
Finlay
Adesira
Mejor Buchan
Ber Crinard
Mackenzie
Davis
G. Cireon
Green
Concert at Creenough Pleasing Musical Evening
A Wednesday evening concert at St Catherine's Mall Central Afternough featured piano solos The Canary Mind by Miksex Ryan and Kemp vocal numbers The Woods Love's Oh! Sweet Song and Friendship were performed Miss Kemp Miss Hackettehotuy Miss Cleverman and others contributed with mandoline and vocal pieces The Chairman thanked the participants and audience after a pleasant programme with graceful performances.
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St. Catherine’s Mall
Central
Miksex Ryan
Kemp
The
Woods
Lulu
PL Ryan
Geraldton Amateur Dramatic Society Witnesses Stage Glory
A Geraldton Amateur Dramatic meeting in which Mr Grimish chaired the session lauded the success of the production Betsy and noted rising membership. Financials showed door takings £36 19s 4d, Boels £7, ticket sales £4, total £48 0s 0d. expenditure £33 13s 0d. £15 to Benevolent Society. Richard Geb elected permanent secretary.
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Wsich
Boel
Nociety
Ita Rulis
Audix Li
Benevolent Society
Richard Geb
Sciety
Fekell
Port of Geraldton Export Notice Summary
Port of Geraldton authorities announce an interstate Australian company export collections for the ninth period. The notice lists customs and cargo handling names with figures 2128 and 1068 and references Harbors and trading commissions.
September Sessions Open At Geraldton Trial Begins
Indecent charge case listed for September sessions at Geraldton with a panel of jurors including Pooley Prendergast and Readhead. Court proceedings focus on the hoard of witnesses and public library matters as the docket moves forward.
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Geraldton
Mr. Gee
Jamie
Pooley
FU Prendergast
A Prowster
Bard l
T R.readhead
A Reynolds Richie
TL Roort
J Rookr
J Ruah'o
O Rowm
G Rowe
J Rumb's
T Runtle
Wd Bosse
D Fiyar
JJ Isan
MS Ryaw
EF Fander
D Sandea
P Biondera
W Raunten
WV Sowell
B Jeni
WR Eowifs
JM Bowe
J Eslepprd
M Silb Vm
G Bikock
Mohn Flavin
New South Wales Team Plays While Under Arrest
In Sydney yesterday the Rubi McKerthney Jack Macorfu basketball players, under Lou Fur, were arrested and taken to the ground to play amid an ensuing sheriff’s seizure. The team faced debt of 165 pounds to be paid before game time, but a Rugby League member covered the amount with his own cheque. The sheriff secured two large money-filled bags from the ground after the match.
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Sydney
Rubi
McKerthney Jack
Macorfu
Sydnaey
Jaxtien Uoken
SWI
Derfinglurst
Vailal
Leagak Ailien
Proposed Australian Squadron Debate Reflects Navy Policy
Melbourne reports Labor figure Mr Fisher criticizes the Imperial Defence Conference plan as not a true Australian navy. He argues for an Australian owned and funded defense, warns against loan policy, and supports a co-borrowing approach with strong emphasis on national pride and independence.
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Melbourne
Labor Party
Fisher
Australia
Commonwealth
Mr Asquith
Polley
Anquitt Say
Defence Minister Cook Announces Naval Majority Ahead
Sydney report quotes Minister for Defence Mr Cook describing the Imperial Defence Conference naval accord as marking Australia’s arrival at naval majority. He says Britain can focus on the North Sea, Australia gains a larger defence role and a first class naval training program. costs rise as defence expenditure shifts to a broader imperial burden.
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Sydney
Sumilay
Cook
Pacific
Great Britain
North Sea
United Con Trol
Naval Training School
Navy
Telegrams count as advance for world powers
A fragment notes that telegraph messages reflect growing global balance while signaling a broader advance for nations. The snippet hints at international reach and the potential impact on diplomacy and communication without detailing specific events or actors.
Melbourne man wounded in self harm attempt
Alfred Evans aged 315 was found at St Kilda bleeding from a mouth wound after he fed a carriche with a piece of wood as a bullet and exploded the cartridge. He was taken to hospital and is said to have been drinking.
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Troy
Cee
Anty
Ted
Kooth
Wroome
Broome
Witi
Melbourne
Alfred Evans
St. Kilda
al Hawanier Ue
Evans
Adelaide Election Report Signals Foster Victory
Adelaide Sunday report from Wakefield election notes Foster likely to win after early returns. Vaughan of Labor appears to trail as votes come in across nine districts and preliminary results point to Foster’s strong lead.
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Adelaide
Foster
Vaughan
Unseaworthy Vessel Returns After Coal Run
The ship Celestial Empire left New Castle with coal for Valparaiso but returned three hours later after the crew refused to proceed because of the top hamper conditions. Captain Rochester was injured by falling debris but escaped with a marrow? injury.
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Melbourne
Newcastle
Valparaiso
Rochester
Dangers to Pedestrians Urged Over Runaway Horses
A letter to the editor warns of frequent runaways and rogue horses endangering children in Bilin. The writer cites almost weekly incidents, recounting a close call near Jule Marie Terrace where a baby in a perambulator was saved by a bystander. He asks for repeated coverage until safety improves.
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Stretth
Rouge
Jule Marie Terrace
Muir Macmorian
Gravest Peril Address Highlights Child Mother Issues
Welbourne Sunday report on Chief Justice Mladiien's address urging moral reform to curb rising child mothers in Carlton Refuge. Speakers warn of war and famine if virtue and purity are not taught, proposing a discreet hospital for safe, secret childbirth and stricter legislation to protect women and infants.
Federal Affairs Discuss Referendum Plans At Premiers Conference
Melhourne reports on Sunday Prime Minister Deakin outlining a referendum plan to modify the Constitution. A per capita return to the States is proposed reflecting the agreement reached at the Premiers Conference.
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Melhourne
Mr. Deakin
Naval Scheme to Shape Australian Admiralty Plans
Melbourne report notes uncertainties over actual expenditure for the new naval scheme in the current financial year. As Colours Foxton returns a Will, arrangements with the Admiralty will be acted on. The Federal Treasurer Sir dot Worrest expects total capital outlay between three and four million.
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Melbourne
Cahlocl
Foxton
Admiralty
Treasunr
Dot Worrest
Flooding Sprinkler Incident Hits City Warehouse
A warehouse on Pilo dersatreet Iron welioun managed by Peterson and Co. suffered significant loss after a sprinkler system malfunctioned on Friday. Water flooded the ground floor and two straw brown smouldering items were found in a wooden cupboard top foot. The blaze appeared contained by the sprinkler, with no further spread. An estimate of stock damage is being prepared.
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Melbourne
Peterson and Co
Gpaterdas
Ulind
Chapman Railway Contract Tender Accepted
The government accepts the tender of Messrs Till and Rennie for the Chapman railway construction. The decision, seen as a setback for Labor, suggests departmental estimates favored unskilled labor costs. The writer argues contracts concentrate control and productivity benefits, praising private contractors over departmental management.
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Birt
Messen
Till
Rennie
Chapman
Mex Sr
Hennie
Stock Sale Report From Wet Yarding Prices Decline
All stock viewed at worst and sales were hard yet disposed of stock entrusted to care of the following rates 35 ewes and lambs 52 dy 11h 12m and more. A small forward yarding expected at auction including 438 sheep some cattle and pigs. Extremely wet weather hampered yarding and private sale listings.
Football match sparks controversy over player selections
A report on Saturdays United dwariks versus Combined Seniors match describes a disorderly game with uneven lineups and accusations of underhand influence in team selections. The Dongara club plans a trip to Gerahitandna for Latgat’s time. readers question Railways’ exclusion of Ramshaw and wider accountability in committee decisions.
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United Dwaikrs
Dongarra
Dongares Club
Gerahitandna
Latgat
Tam
Railways
Sele Gates
Rawshaw
Chaff & Grain Market Report From Dalgety and Co Limited
Market notes from August 27 report European demand steady and prices steady with forward delivery options. Local wheat arrivals mixed with heavy supplies pressuring values as traders await European and U S demand. droughts abroad dampen prospects for next season.
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Menkes
Dalgety
C O
Adelaide
Melbourne
Europe
United States
Argentina
India
AML
Kitin
Arieks
Wheaton
Ham
Stock Market Report from Pig and Sheep Auctions
Messrs Dalgelyami Co report late country auctions disrupted by rain, no price change for sheep, fat stock easing due to forward supply, early fat lambs still in demand. Pingelly Aug 11 1917 sale saw sparse buyers and limited sales, with listed lots including wethers, ewes and lambs, hoggets, and various horses and livestock. Haverley Aug 17 sale yarded 140 with heavy rain affecting turnout and activity.
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Messrs. Dalgelyami Co., Ltd
Linggets
Fouk
Aurtion
Wetherk Las
Aviding
Haverley
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P.L.P. Cuchre
Ionce
Mrs Clarke
Mosdowcroft
Wrist
Doll
Mise Benford
Fr. Coombs
O'Malley
Loondaries
Wen'o'u Dus Rilis
Bagelbrecht
Sloll
Noming
Pic Ule
FMW Anst
Me. F Keay
Mingenew
Dulgviy and Co
Messrs
Dartaty Burges
Titans
Creenouch
Arden
Medicies
Ropera
Ab.ve Sainty
Mr . Grimish
Pi Wint Measra G. Eston
Vijo, Do'ey
Exkell
Joe Griwiss
Bourne
Mister Grimish
Wason
Port OF
ISK Foi
Taporte
Interstate Australian Co
Badr Iplerstale—Iverse Ayerwea
Eri Exports
Suahelyourd
Wade
Koomtina
MreTolis Ant
Hanbury
the Express
New South Wales
Ews
Defence
Sir F. Holder's
STR
Madden
Federal Affairs
Chapman Railway
Chaff & Grain Market
Stock Report
Blackstone
Clutterbuck Bros
Australasia
T. Moustaka
Mporter
Painta and
Ila
Acme
Alston
Wim Wills
Norwich Union
T West
Macfarlane &C
Perth and
Busselton
Crown Creem
Crown Centr_ugel Steel
Crown Alex
Danieb
Babcock
Poet Treelive
Saloon Commission
HissGade
Oui Seth
Manatact’ag
Garis Bros
Wrurs- Watch
Berrack Street
Perth
Kalgoorlie
London
Crossley’s
Tncines
Gstallomart
Mortab O
Utah
Jorg
Tre
Saunders & Stuart
Peura
A. R. Morrison
Loois Ag
Steve
Wo Randal
Geraltas Agricatural Society
Hay
Ranie
Tabiliren
Coolgardie
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