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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
4
The Geraldton rainfall record, extending over thirty eight years, shows dry spells and growing month data from 1911 to 1914. It notes the 1914 drought as the worst, with some years having heavy rains in May to September. Implications discuss how insufficient soaking affected crops and forecasts for future drought persistence in Victoria district.
Geraldton Roads Board holds its usual monthly session with chairman Sowell and secretary Ridil. The body reviewed treasury grants, accounts, and gravel works, noted contractor repairs to a pond and fence, and discussed land valuations, rate books, and harbor project oversight.
Fragmented report recounts a confrontation between Sir J. Carson and Lord Kitchener at a city council meeting. Carson pressed a plan to visit Holland despite council opposition, threatening consequences if blocked. The exchange escalated, culminating in Carson being denied the trip and later not permitted any similar visits.
A fragmentary wartime poem recalls Liege holding the road against German forces. It extols Belgian resolve, vows to resist invasion, and lauds Allied help while envisioning a future where nations stand firm. The piece juxtaposes heroism with sacrifice, urging endurance for God and King.
Remove pimples blotches redness of the nose dullness of the eyes sallowness of the complexion and the full oppressive feeling after meats. They cleanse the system purify the blood aid digestion prevent gastritis soothe the nerves increase vitality banish weariness and restore morning taste. They relieve biliousness sick headache low spirits piles appetite and benefit the kidneys. Taken regularly they promote a clear complexion bright eyes and radiant health.
A testimonial from Geraldton Queensland or Perth describing severe itching bleeding and protruding piles relieved by Dean's Ointment after trying many remedies. The advertiser asserts Doan's Ointment sold by chemists and stores at 29d per pot with postage on receipt of price.
A confused OCR paragraph reports a special meeting for health center matters. It mentions a Saturday evening session in Vitalesquit County Chambers, a request at St Hewat Wittenaom, and references to a General at the harbor. The text also includes stray phrases about a fence, cleaning wells, and hostage concerns tied to a focal health issue, with garbled names and places.
Nabawah race meeting on December 26 features six furlong races with prizes and open entries for horses, including Hack Race and Navatian Cup at six and a quarter miles. Weights listed, nominations due mid December, forms from Victoria District Turf Club secretary in Geraldton.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple individuals and places with uncertain roles and dates. Reads like a local legal notice or community update with numerous names such as Anderson and Greenshin, mentioning actions tied to a Sunday session and various local entities.
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