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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
2
The Rev J G Jenkin and Rev A Craven will lead services including Holy Communion at 8 and 11 am, a 3 pm children’s service, and 7 30 pm Evensong. Mothers’ Union meets at 4 pm Wednesday, CE MS at 8 pm, and a state steamship service is listed. Markets have stiffened amid war rumours. Wheat prices affected.
Short notice item reports Mindaroo departing Geraldton for Fremantle around August 11 with plans for travel to Java. Includes marriages and deaths section references.
In a heated clash at the Recres ground the Railways overwhelmed Brigade 10 goals 1 behind to 4 goals 8 behinds. After a tight first half Thistle led Rangers 2 to 1 at the break. The second half saw Thistle extend their lead, with Rangers managing two late goals, final score Thistle 6 goals Rangers 2.
Sunday services at Salvation Army with meetings and a film titled Coster Jos and Basket Lis. Church notes announce morning and evening sermons on Master what Maal 1 ile to be saved and land pence and Germany. Children groups meet. Isle of Gifts preparations underway. wheat buyers Victoria District Co operative Flour Milling Company offers cash for 1914 15 season crops.
Good attendances at Belmon t Park as Racing results show Rido'ly winning the Birthday Hurdle. Australian Girl placed, with betting 7 to 2. Melbourne’s The following are race results across the Belmont Park Stakes One mile and a furlong winner listed. OnaDh Plate won by Moume in seven furlongs with betting 2 to 1.
London July 31 reports the Goodwood Cup race results with notes on Wesley Guild membership rising to 76. In Geraldton a charity football match is planned between dining room boarders to aid a worthy cause. Also reported is the death of William Hawkins, a longtime plumber, in Geraldton Hospital.
The article lauds the National Gas Engine as unrivalled in economy and reliability for electric light plants. It notes council approval for initial installation, orders from mine operators and Commonwealth producers, and secrecy surrounding sensitive information amid a broader push by government and industry in Western Australia.
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