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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
EE Abe 000 Capital Paid Up 400 000 Reserve Fund Wool Appraisements Having erected New ard Commodious Stores we are now in Position 19 SECW Wool to the Best Advartaqe Both Equatters and Farmers can with confidence send their Clips to us for Appraisement All Consignments whether large or small handled to the best advantage by our Experts BO Storage Charged on Wool awaiting Appraisement
Wool varieties including black grey and heather described with 417 wool Ladies Hose and skein pricing. unclear measurements and sale details appear incomplete in the fragment. Entities include wool colors and product types but no definite seller or date.
The article reports on Allied counter offensives near Paris and the Marne in July and August 1918. It notes Foch leveraging American forces to halt German advances, the Crown Prince’s retreat, and growing Allied momentum as the war approaches its final phase.
Local AMD and general notes report the Mullewa YMCA fundraising effort postponed to Saturday August 10 to complete the town appeal. Drummond and Lawrie, chair and secretary of the committee, oversee preparations with hope for a worthwhile result for Mull ewa. Also mentions Dalgety and Co. Geraldton receiving Perth telegraphic updates on cattle market trends and prices. A health note likens the body to a steam engine and promotes Nujel by Standard Oil as a non medicinal lubricant.
The Geraldton district schedules intercession day on August 4 and notes a Seventh War Loan aiming at £80,000,000 with arrangements for local committees. Wheat Marketing visits Geraldton to inspect stocks, while a complimentary benefit concert for Mr H F Gibson draws a large crowd at Town Hall. A merchant directory from India is received, and the Metropolitan Stock Market reports 6700 sheep and lambs sold at Midland June Non. The Geraldton Golf Club posts Captain and President teams for next Saturday's match with plans for a ladies contest and a president’s wife versus captain’s wife exhibition.
Keene buyers offered bargains on fabric and hosiery with reduced prices and store locations in Western Australia. The letter includes tax forms for year ending June 6 1918, notes on Trinity College music exam passers in Perth, a picnic on August 9, and farm and stock remarks. It also mentions a Kiddie fundraiser and cautions about train service changes and seed weed issues around Geraldton.
The Premier announced on Tuesday that Wert will pay a veteran for Geraldion duties after a four week period. AOE Maley MLA confirms a three day tenure starting Friday at 10:20 am with a civic remption. The Frevaing Werks and Municipal Count Sa remerdl plan align with a water scheme, with Gerebiaon at a 2 week apppeing centre. A public directive sets events around August 12.
Reported quantities of various agricultural produce awaiting shipment to Britain include 175,000,000 bushels of wheat, 1,960,000 tons of corn, 80,000 tons of rye, 5,000 tons of lamb and mutton, 17,000 wea of Fabintos, 1,000 tons of butter, and a large amount of flour whose exact figures are unknown.
A wartime plea argues ships and cargo space are essential to military success. It warns shortages of tonnage and goods hinder U S efforts in Europe, threatening victory and prompting calls to increase ship production and imports. The piece cites Prime Minister and broader policy concerns, urging decisive action to avert economic and strategic collapse.
Sir Wih appeals for help with the Old Metals Scheme on Saturday afternoon. Troop XVI Gerwkiton’s Soldiers’ Institute Committee asks for donations of brass copper tin and related items including bound books and scrap metal. Magazines are not needed. Volunteers should bring items to the collection site. metal, scrap, and usable goods accepted.
The article discusses whether freezing works are essential for farmers and graders, with MPs opposing water and land shortages as impediments. It notes spring water near Mingow and potential land held by Midland Company, suggesting government reserve for Mingow lamb production amid a drought context.
A meeting of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association discusses postings for land clearance incentives, sympathy for Mr Carson in France, requests for government and ministerial intervention, wool pricing and classification, a study farm, hospital committee contact, and repatriation topics. Attendees include J Ainghren, F Ash, G Addtapats, W Mortom, C Sheet, H King, A Logan, and secretary Mr Savleh.
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