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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
3
A lively Tuesday evening event at the local Fire Station featured a smoke social and a competitive display by the Fire Parade Company. Citizens and their spouses attended, with spectators praising the performances and the brigade’s efforts as the public enjoyed light entertainment and a chance to recognize the work of the firefighters.
An entertainment note describes a show at Town Malwat on Saturday night with plans for repeat performances and an upcoming week. It mentions a local theater group preparing a refined program and notes partial details about last night’s event and next weekend’s schedule.
A public meeting in Geraldton discussed harbor works for the Geraldton port. A. Kentstin chaired, outlining government spending plans and the need for improved facilities to handle cargo such as wheat. Deputations and local bodies urged rapid action and a follow up meeting to press the government for funding and completion timelines.
War dispatches report the health of Kaiser Wilhelm II remains grave while Pope Benedict XV proposes a truce. A German naval retreat and a tense scene off Argentina mark further maritime actions as allied powers assess responses. The Paris and Amsterdam correspondents describe shifting fronts and negotiations, with reports of Russian resistance and possible ceasefire terms under papal mediation.
London disjointed report cites Vienna officials claiming Austrian forces advance beyond the Carpathians. It alleges a successful sortie against Russian garrisons, with captured troops, several machine guns, and ammunition seized.
An unclear report details German and Russian military actions in Cracow and nearby areas, with multiple vessels sunk and batteries captured. It mentions Berlin and Amsterdam correspondence, civilian casualties, medical impacts, and ongoing naval activity, all amid chaotic battlefield descriptions.
Markets at the Victoria Auction Mart Geraldton reported a lively poultry and produce sale. Watermelons, tomatoes, onions, turnips, lettuce and fruit saw varied demand with turkeys and goslings priced per pair and fowls priced per fowl. Prices ranged across multiple items with small lots and mixed grades influencing totals.
The Turf reports Wet Australia racing at Cunning Park turf club on Saturday with Gosnel's Plate results. Irein Turk placed in a tight finish while Wendy and other runners competed. Park Handicap saw Grayma and Vinnte in a close 2 to 1 contest. Encouraget Stake Tree Gun and Wellers Handicap featured Ange l Poeman over distances including six stones and twelve furlongs.
A garbled cricket score narrative describes early play and incomplete second innings. Players and figures are jumbled, but references to Railways, Smith, Gibson, Hoyt, Watling, and Stokes appear amid unclear ball by ball details and partial scores.
A garbled wartime era style column blends weather notes with scattered references to crime, social tensions, and local figures. The text jumbles names and places, mentions a championship, and hints at public concerns, leaving a fragmented portrait of a community under strain and curiosity.
A historical brief records a linseed compound used to treat coughing and related ailments in a 40 effreey case. The description notes its preparation and claimed effects, reflecting period medicinal practices and local remedies cited in the article.
Readers are urged to buy at two large local stores offering a wide Stock of post cards calendars and toys from British suppliers. The advertisement highlights low prices like 7/6 to 19/ per item and emphasizes supporting the community by shopping locally. Storewide displays feature clothing, wallets, toys, books, and household goods with plentiful stock and ongoing specials across multiple departments.
An old newspaper item advertises a large sale featuring toys, mechanical devices, garden tools, and farm equipment. The listing notes noodles for machines, cooking and household items, and a wide variety of toys and decor including Chinese lanterns. Two shops offer a complete range of items, with mentions of motors and various merchandise.
A fragmented historical text hints at theater, marches, and songs with scattered references to Kipling, Ireland, and military terms. The garbled content mentions names like Padaty and Paul, figures marching, and a line about the Fusiliers, set amid a jumble of letters and partial phrases.
A fragmented ad style notice references a life policy for a child’s future with a £300 share of profits. It mentions annual cost and full payout on proof of death and tithe, noting profits for similar policies in the year. The wording is incomplete but signals an insurance or profit-sharing offer linked to a child’s policy.
Market reports indicate Dalgety and CovTd to meet under December Wheat Prem advisories from London. Prices shown include Sea Wheat types and spot quotes, with averages around 7 to 14 shillings per bushel, and reports of firmer demand. Observations note quality grades, warehousing reports, and limited forward buying, with few forward shipments anticipated and price ranges reflecting market tension.
Mixed remand from buyers and sample quality cited. Trade notes indicate scarce spot supplies and damaged items reducing value. Prices referenced show vines and agricultural goods trading near uncertain levels with regional variations and typical seller patience in a cautious market.
A detailed market report for North Prewan on Wednesday noting heavy yarding and steady to easier prices. Sheep and lambs sold well with strong demand from buyers. pigs and sows showed declines while prime sheep and ewes moved at varied rates. Several entries of extra prime stock reported with prices around 1 12 to 7 8 per head and notable ranges across categories.
In a brisk event at the state meet, Mount Viiv athletes posted strong results with standout performances. The team delivered solid marks across disciplines, including a notable weight measurement showing 19 stone and a promising aggregate score around 368. This reflects steady improvement and a solid overall showing for the Mount Viiv squad.
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