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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
2
In the lines from Leake area, the beloved son Tobi and Aza Scott is named. He died for Empire at Gallipoli during World War I in 1915 at age 19 years 0 months 3 days.
The political situation centers on the Labour defeat and a Liberal administration under Frank Wilson. Scaddan condemns the defeat as obstructive to the people and agrees to oppose Robinson in Canning, with Camere withdrawing to avoid party discord. The Labour party clings to faith in their cause despite setbacks.
The article outlines Liberal opposition tactics in the Cameron and Scaddan race, arguing Libs will press for a by election win to test the new government while Labour’s Scaddan must present a clear case. It notes Labour gains, Liberal strategy, and public interest in the by election. It also mentions the Victoria District Turf Club annual gathering at Commonwealth Hotel on August 12.
A Mayoress led a meeting of ladies to plan the appeal for the Children's Hospital in Founectwm ahead of a fund event on Friday August 4, marking the second anniversary of the Great War. Volunteers over 16 are asked to gather Thursday at the Lonely Soldiers League rooms to be assigned districts.
An angular solar eclipse occurred Sunday morning from about eight o'clock to 11.20 with maximum obscuration near 9.30 as the sky cloudy, many missing the sight. Mr J S B Connor, Agricultural Commissioner for the South West, plans to leave Perth August 21 after postponing a Geraldton visit due to an accident. Debates over rally locations York Albany Geraldton with Albany dropping out. In Seal Court, E J Houghton sued James Giasa for eight pounds. verdict for the plaintiff with costs.
The Prime Minister urged perseverance through war to achieve peace as he praised Australia’s servicemen who earned fame at Gallipoli and in France. He warned only by continuing to the end could Britain and Australia secure liberty and a future of great promise. Applause followed as he praised national resolve.
Reports state a massive blast at the National Storage Company on Blackton Island caused 15 million dollars in damage and left 18 dead with many injured. The blast reportedly involved a train carrying six hundred tons of explosives for the Allies, with crews on several barges missing and polls noting possible German involvement.
Telegrams report the Australian Wheat Board set the export uniform price at 4 94 per bushel matching local price. A special meeting planned for Friday August 1 to consider further reductions as Mr Hughes returns to Melbourne.
In East Chapman July rainfall boosts late sown wheat while frost slows feed. YTD figures show 1304 points with July near 280. Rumors of red rust spread, but locals doubt the threat. Private Christmvis of East Chapman returns from service to rear poultry near Belmont, though his eyesight and nerves are fragile. Travel warnings issued for East Chapman roads after storms.
Fragmentary text describes a rough road through Woodline and Brothers Hill with possible delays or hazards. Details are incomplete and consistency cannot be confirmed from the readable lines.
Listed weights for the Turp events at Hetena Vale include Hurdles two miles with runners Bunderrio Nowmarra Koomveon Leet Chord Derrawe and Jillewerre among others. Welter and other races feature entrants such as High Wall YAREWHLL WEELTER We have details for Weat Pa and Yousua with Akers Cres Baim Miavus and Kiddy barty among participants.
Saturday night last the Omtminton Classes held a terminal social. Almost all students attended with friends filling the chairs around the hall. The program mixed concert items and lively games, with a pianoforte duet by Misses E Rogers and M Turnar and various student efforts.
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