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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
2
The fragment references various names and terms like Mosars Dosw Bees and Superhalon with unclear context. It mentions dates in 1917 and terms such as DUNS WES and Geraldeun, but the overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR. No coherent event or action is identifiable.
A garbled sale listing portrays a county fair style display of clothing goods. The fragment mentions corset items, white fabrics, price notes, and assorted garments including pajamas, robes, gowns, and men’s and boys’ specials, with numerous broken phrases suggesting price promotions and seasonal inventory.
Programme outlines a series of handicap races with details on stakes and weights for the Victoria District Turf Club picnic meeting. It lists events such as Blying Stakes, Shack Rack, Demonstration Handicap, Amblers Handicap, Jockey Scurry, and general rules including nominations, weights to be declared, and conditions for acceptors. It notes ship schedules from Fremantle to Eastern States and entry requirements.
Meera Burnt Philp and Co Limited reports the movements of their steamers in current shipping notices. The agents provide updated positions and sailing schedules for vessels under their control.
Special sheep sale at Mingvnew scheduled Friday March 16 with a 2 pm start. Led by Fielding Ltd the sale includes ewes and yearlings with lot descriptions and a later horse sale and plow teams. Transport arrangements note Walkaway departure around 3 pm to ensure timely arrival for the sale.
Geraldton officials consider the Buller River water project with opposition and support from residents. The article notes council plans, public interest, and referenced meetings as community members discuss the Helber River scheme and possible abandoned sections. Local figures and dates appear in fragmentary form amid the controversy.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a government or organization decision about a sale and safety standards. Mentions authorities, a financial body, and plans possibly affecting workers or the public. Contains numerous garbled names and phrases, hindering a precise summary.
A picnic race meeting is planned at Carnamah on Easter Monday with six events led by the Carnamah Stakes of 0 miles. Nominations must be sent to Hon. Secretary I. H. Kenkine by March 30. Other briefs note Shackleton expedition stores sold at Wellington auction, probate grants in the Supreme Court, and various community notices including school tenders, war fund totals, and federal election retirements.
Notice of a 3500 ewe sale at Mingenew on Friday at 2 pm, with 15 light and medium horses to be offered, plus a manager for Wandingooka. Also reports on Mr A Lew Nuree purchasing Woolawa farm near Walebing, and a range of local notices from the Methodist Conference to wool room expansions by Dalgety & Co in Geraldton.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a historic battler event with figures like TL MAM Syanes Herman raider and Willian j Filan amid a 1930s style recreation ground gathering. The passage mentions a Globe Reon event, local managers, fund donations, piping and dancing, and a committee meeting at Colle Mullem to plan the afternoon sport and allocations.
The 278th casualty list issued Friday night details wounded Private J. Deam mond from Geraldton Tl Privates O. Fl from Sharka Bay and P. W. PF Ward from Moorisbeae.
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