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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Movements From Australian Ports Noted in April Notices

Sailings listed include Sears Dalgety and Bo from Los Angeles to April movements. Unaron departs Geraldton for Nar. Minderoo departs Geraldton for Fremantle around April 17. Zeuanaia sails Sydney to Albany via Melbourne and Adelaide. Yemahdia departs Fremantle for Melbourne and Sydney.

Sears Dalgety Tolewes Charon Presaudle Geraldton Unaron Nar West Ports Java Singapore Minderoo Fremantle Zeuanaia Sydney Melbourne Aia Acelads Yand Apel Albany Ana Bramantie Yemahdia Eaves Ane Aumany Bush Avelaide Ana Sydney

Moon Phases and a Weekend Bargain Event at the Coliseum

An item lists moon phases with April dates and notes a great round of bargains at the Coliseum. It promises one of the unusual opportunities the public cannot miss, urging attention to a featured sale.

Petra

Affectionate Remembrance for Bell at Stool Siding

In affectionate remembrance of Bell who was accidentally killed at Stool Siding on April 1 1916. his sister and brother Hana S Griffithe note the loss and honor his memory with sorrowful tribute.

Bell Ofsell Kineo Stool Siding Hana S Griffithe

The British Budget and War Finances Debate

A 1916 wartime article discusses the British Chancellor of the Exchequer's tax plans to fund the war. It notes broad public support, a few protests, and estimates that the 1916-17 deficit will require loans after directing large wartime expenditures. Major figures cited include annual war costs and a 1.825 billion pound bill with 509 million revenue from direct taxation and 423 million from taxes, leaving a 323 million shortfall.

Great Britain Orde Great Briain

Extraordinary Fabric Sale Across Geraldton Stores

A sensational sale at Inch Cream, Mary, and Black Serge displays offers on tweeds suitable for costumes, plaids, and coatings. Deep discounts on pailette silks, black dress goods, lavetres, and crepe fabrics highlight low prices, with pure wool Mary clothes, serges, and broadcloths advertised at notable reductions.

Fox Mary Bere Askeh

British war taxes and finance plans amid postwar burden

The article outlines Britain's wartime financial strategy including increased income tax and excess war profits, with expected tax receipts and social costs. It notes anger over suburban living costs, public calls for higher contributions, and a focus on financing the Allies while preparing for postwar economic strength. It mentions prominent figures and institutions, including Mr McKenna and various named taxpayers and authorities, within a broader discussion of taxation and national burden.

Britain Great Abe England McKenna Peple Industria Beirin

Church Services and Meetings Advised this Lent Week

Local notes announce Lent services at Christ Church with Holy Communion and Matins. Vestry meeting set for 8 oclock in Frank Green’s office. Totercension for sailors and soldiers at the front at 12 noon and 8 pm. Presbyterian Church reports Rev E F Cainton preaching on The Salt Reveals and The Four Last Things. Congregational meeting and social reunion planned for Sunday, April 18.

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Personal items reveal Kisckboy Camp recruits and Army ties

Passages note Mr Gr Cairvcross formerly of Mt Magoer and of the rail way star Geraldton, marrying before active service to Matron McNeill of Me AIL Magret hospital Birreme W. Prad, brother of Mr 3, 2, who joined the Remount Corps in the artillery. Peteresl has served in cam derteg, with reports of satisfaction from Mc FW Werwicker.

Kisckboy Gr Cairvcross Mt Magoer Railway Star Geraldton Cairvcross Fefure de Roce McNeill Victoria Arabelia Ici Egypt Peteresl Fenboy Jing Alter Tsar

Electoral Officer Notification On Referendum Poll Closures

Electoral Officer Mr E. tenberg warns time is short to close Legislative Assembly electoral polls for a referendum. Electors in Boulder Kalgoorlie Murchison Coolgardie Menzies Hamers Brown Hill Swan Hill Mt Margaret Mount Magnet Kanowna and Avon district are urged to ensure they are qualified and registered.

Obiet A 7Tenberg Legislative Assembly Boulder Mt Leooons Kalgoorlie Murchison I Coolgardie Menzits Hamnans Brown Hill-Swanhow Mt Margaret Mt Magnes Kanown' Slectoral Avon

Brilliant 1916 Federal page with lingering embroidery line

The fragment discusses a 1916 Federal page with references to embroidery and a line through a bole. It mentions vague visuals and a weave of text about a line across a page and scattered words. Nearby items hint at a broader publication context and unclear captions.

Pluck Not Luck This Business Fashion Sale Jumps Ahead

Fragmented ad notes a clothing sale featuring menswear and fashion sets. Mentions tweed, dungarees, silk, and price drops. References Abeidien's Telemed and a Dan Aabled You trod peso. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Referendum Planned and Track Event Highlights

A referendum is proposed by the council for May 13. In handicap pairs, Warwicker and Hutchinson defeated Roberts and Lindsey by a wide margin. In the Gibson Trophy, Reitzs defeated Remole, and Baigh beat More and Robertest Reitse, setting up an anticipated final.

Warwicker Hutchinson Roberts Lindsey Vry Reitzs Remole Emi Fia Baigh More Robertest Reitse

The Queer Carnival Attracts Crowds And Curiosities

A lively queer carnival at Walkaway drew crowds with odd acts and tricks. A performer stunned a young lady into sleep for two and a half hours then revived her, while other subjects were made to perform amusing antic. The show earned favorable notices despite rough execution. The Evis and Jones families hosted an evening for the Red Cross Queen, drawing about eighty people.

Evis Jones Walkaway

Geraldton water supply era report notes improvements and rate cuts

The Geraldton water department reports a year of supply issues and a transition to temporary sources due to poor water quality. It outlines planned permanent pumps, a ministerial decision on rate reductions, and bridging finance to cover deficits with reader implications for taxpayers.

Eris Geraldtos Walec Boards Soci Iruw Buller Tiver Ueriain Ratepasery Reddtel Buller River

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