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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows names and numbers with unclear context. Key entities include Towan, PPPs, Comores, Wyhent, Eye, prestin, Ran Hain, racing terms, and a line reading EXPRESS 40,00 suggesting a price or amount. The passage lacks coherent narrative or dates.
A note by Topmast previews the sailing season beginning October 1 with a race between the Linda and the Cygnus. Alec Todd shows sportsmanship in defeat, while the dinghy race set for October 28 is postponed due to Referendum Day. Early November will feature the first championship race and prize plans for contestants. The report also mentions weather notes and anti conscription discussions on page four.
Messrs Haros Philp and Co Limited issue slipping movements for their steamers. Sis Tadarra sails Fremantle for Eastern States on Saturday October 21st.
A garbled notice describes yachting notes and upcoming events at Perth and surrounding areas. It mentions a season opening, train travel, and speakers including Mr. Monsie and Miss Mela, with plans for a general meeting next Tuesday at the Commonwealth Tower. The text also references a November 4 event, local hay helpers, and a conscription discussion, noting modest attendance and a mix of activities.
Venerable Archdeacon Lovech received word on Wednesday that Lieut Louch of the ith Battalion AIF had been promoted to captain for Tewin. George Folly MLA for Mount Leonora visited towns after meetings on conscription. Mr J Cunningham MGA, also in town, plans Greenough departure for similar travels to Backed referendums. Mr Drew MLC accompanied by Mrs Drew, aims to secure affirmative votes for overseas service on Referendum Day. He will address Nabawa tonight Fast Chapman tomorrow and Geraldton Town Hall Monday. An invitation to address Yalgoo was declined due to engagements.
Betting prices for the Caulfield Cup appear in Melbourne ledgers with odds such as Sasanot, Torbane, Lavendo, Shepherd King, Rolprmaten, Tee Locin, High Rock, Aides, Blagna, Andelosia and others ranging from 1 to 25 to 1. An accompanying ad promotes Zam-Buk healer claiming rapid relief for burns and wounds with a testimonial from W. Walsh of West Maitland.
Letter to the editor from W B Fletcher, secretary of the National Service referendum committee in Perth, cites a pledge by Prime Minister Hughes and Defence Minister Pearce that farmers and graziers will be able to complete the harvest. It argues that critics warned of labor shortages if government proposals were adopted, but the pledge allows farmers to vote Yes with a clear conscience.
Karnalpi arrived in Gorati with 200 tons of general cargo and two harvesters. One passenger, Mr Ferlman, was on board. She loaded 10 tons of tour and ste for northern ports, then sailed at 9 pm for Carnarvon Onslow and Bella Balla. Likely three to four weeks before returning to her run. Minderoo Juaves Fremantle for Singapore on Tuesday next, no Geraldton call.
Incomplete OCR text fragment references Wolfe and a placeholder name, suggesting a local sports or event item. The readable portion centers on a singular phrase with naming ambiguity and lacks coherent context or full details to derive a concrete event, participants, location, or outcome.
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