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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
2
The Geraldton Advertiser notes Willonock's victory amid wartime absence. It credits supporters and opponents, highlights turnout, and discusses party dynamics and expected representation for Aerakton in parliament.
The Anglican Church will begin the second session of the sixteenth synod of the Diocese of Perth on Tuesday October 1 and subsequent days. A summary of events notes jump-in and jumpings at the Royal Show including a pony event, with details on performances and commitments from local exhibitors. The report covers court outcomes, local officials, and incidents from Coolgardie and Perth police activities including a noted cattle case and a dynamite related death verdict.
A mixed 1917 era bulletin notes war loan drives titled Liberty Loan with November 2 closing, and reports Wallis Archipelago becoming a French colony after 30 years under protectorate. It recounts mine fatalities at Great Boulder and railway progress, plus regional weather data, race results, and local public notices in Geraldton.
Nannine Race Club lists nominations and weights for principal events at the club meeting. Entries include 1 mile events with Grey Islands Golden Spur Loman Nandy Nonphusand Ty Squbb and related weights, plus four and a half furlongs with Mroytamds White Jenner Loman Edith Dowbrais Nandy Nonmplussed Ivy and others.
A chaotic tale from a horse racing scene describes sprains chills and a cold among handlers and trainers after a voyage. Cadwallader, Candor, and Cadwallader replace, while Herman Eyes a comeback. William Tell sets a furlong record but falters when urged, amid investigations into inconsistent betting and mounting controversy.
A ragged OCR account describes a race where William Tul weakens after a crowing moment and a clenched finish leads to Jin Vickey’s victory. Trainer Georgie Rogers receives praise amid celebratory showers as the crowd reactions highlight the win and its reception.
Fragmentary list of numerous names and roles at a recent event includes soldiers police officers scouts students and entertainers. The article catalogues attendees with titles and occupations in a chaotic ledger style.
The article reports a vote on whether shops should continue closing Saturdays or revert to Wednesday. The shop assistants led to preserve the status quo with about 1208 in favor and 470 against across multiple polling locations including Town Hall and State School.
A notice from Northmpton reports that Private Ernest Snowdon, the Snowdons' only son, is dangerously wounded at the front. It mentions a death and notes his long illness including rheumatism and time as an inmate at the local institution.
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