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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1914
Page
3
At Bellevue Gardens in Boulder last week a smoke social celebrated the King's assent to Home Rule. Around two hundred attended as Mayor presided. Speakers included Kirwin M. Lac and The Very Rev. Dean Kirby with mentions of Australia and Mr A. E. Green.
The Fenian Gohd Mine at Murchison shows strong profits with over £500,000 produced and dividends totaling, while ongoing development is funded by £20,000 for new plant. A Cromley engine addition and toasting plant are planned as October Western Australian gold outputs show large gains for several mines including Great Oh, Edna May, Golden Horse, and Lake View Tea.
A fragment notes Father’s Fund backing shopping at Ingelbrecht’s with mentions of big commingovant ma St and Novelties. The garbled text suggests a retail promotion or event at a store named Ingelbrecht’s during a period referenced as Saint and November items.
A chaotic telegram style dispatch from London reports German strength, with three million troops and two million volunteers ready for battle in the Persian Gulf area. It covers German supply worries, Allied counterplots, and ongoing troop movements across Flanders and the Argonne, noting snowed plains and heavy artillery. Local commentary frames Lord Roberts's military positions and the broader aim to curb German aggression.
Fragmented reports describe aeroplane raids over Friedrichshafen with seven attacks, bombs reaching targets where ships and tanks are mentioned, plus pilot downings and crashes amid winter weather. A Romanian interior minister telegraphs cautious hope tied to broader war outcomes and Vatican state implications.
Amid Cracow’s defence, authorities expelled city residents to prepare for advancing forces. Reports note air diversions and precautions by Governor aimed at keeping the city intact during the threat. European fronts show heightened activity with naval and air movements impacting civilian areas.
Fragmented OCR style item reports naval clashes and troop movements across Europe and the Atlantic. It mentions a German submarine sink, a North Sea incursion near Sealand, and rebels near Deltona and Hovraville, with dispatches about German positions near Warsi and surrounding Lowhen. The text is garbled with many unclear names and places.
The Geraldton Traders Association held a session addressing unfair freight and water rate issues. Members resolved to petition the Chief Mayor and arrange a deputation with the Superintendent to seek railway timing changes and utility improvements.
Melbourne on November 27 reports Messrs Hadgets Gm Co held their form sale of the season with an attractive crossbred selection. The market was generally stronger than at prior sales with better quality and prices. An advance of five percent was noted, and crossbred and fine lots participated in the increase. unnamed buyers and brokers showed keen interest in the offerings.
A garbled Telegrams note mentions Sir George Aid's term as High Commissioner and possible extension. It references Minister for Maternal Affairs and a discussion about an eight year term or abolition, with unclear details and many transcription errors.
A partial OCR fragment notes vendors and ballast wage lines tied to a railway project. Mentions ministers and ship actions, with unclear names and places due to garbled text. The piece references Holden Nivert and late Industrial era operations, but specifics are obscured by the damaged source.
A garbled 19th century correspondence fragment discusses railway use and labor, referencing the use of the track, government action, coal transport in New Jersey, and workers clearing lines. The writer mentions owners, operators, and ongoing tensions over rail access and safety, with expression of concerns about management and workers.
Message notes erratic figures and terms about averages and prices with no clear event or names. It mentions no sales in Victoria next week and a referenced price or bid event at Tensonah with implied context but unusable specifics.
Fragments point to a chaotic past event with names like Archimedes and various individuals amid a jumble of phrases. The readable bits hint at a public gathering linked to a race meeting, with scattered references to victors, spectators, and officials, though many lines are garbled.
Mr W Catton Grasby plans a multi day visit to Victoria District with a series of engagements. The itinerary includes train travel on specific dates and meetings at Grant's Siding Tapert Sta Farm and other local venues. Attendees include Mr Mek and Mr Cars, with return travel arranged to Talon jamb and Geralston.
A weekly auction update covers advances on stations stuck with Gruwind cruns and prose descriptions of pro luce. Debts and consignments include wool, wheat, twine, wines, and various goods sold at Perth auctions. Mentions agents, warehouses, and market terms. practical shipping, import and export references appear with limited clarity.
A convoluted notice from the Board of Trade outlines procedures and expectations for examinations, with references to various individuals, organizations, and dates. The document mentions compliance requirements, potential penalties, and general guidance for members and affiliates amid an era of policy changes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mullena Watinngtnae, Holtuis board, and various local names. It hints at a public notice or report detailing residents, appointments, and events with scattered references to dates, places, and individuals. The readable portions suggest a local newspaper item conveying community matters and unsettled details.
A long string of garbled OCR text mentioning Carnarvon and various names, places, and terms. The readable elements include scattered references to people, locations, and organizations but no coherent events or clear narrative. The fragment appears to be a jumble from multiple columns or notices.
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