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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
2
Birth notice recounts a baby girl born to local residents, with names partially garbled but indicating parental lineage and place Colesville. The brief item notes a new arrival and family context common to local notices.
The piece argues Lord Kitchener proved prescient about a prolonged war. It states Allied resolve grows as Germany fights on with a strained army and food shortages. Western Front battles intensify with British and French forces hammering German lines. goal remains to prevent any future German aggression and secure lasting peace.
A special service will be held in the Town Hall tomorrow evening to mark the Anniversary of the Great War with Rev J G Jensin as preacher and the choir performing Acrown the Bar for the fallen. Also details of Wesley Church service by Rev J G dere Silom Web Wallowichl and local political happenings. Death of Mrs McConkey aged 81 noted with funeral arrangements and memorials. The Mikado opera in Geraldton slated for 20th to 22nd with over £100 to be spent on staging and profits aiding Returned Soldiers fund. Rex Parorll is secretary for the production. most profits go to the Returned Soldiers Fund.
In Geraldton preparations are underway for a August gathering with a special supplement in the local paper. Prominent figures Mr J Crimbughene, Mr H OK Maley, and Mr P Moy are noted, with talk of additional candidates and community activities surrounding a children's entertainment by Bed Crna Buckeky. The Stye School and Pall hosted a notable event featuring Zaria and a diverse program including a dance by Miss Carter and Miss Darge Nathan, praised for organization and charm. The England To-morrow note mentions a baptism and intercession service at 11 am and 8 pm as part of a third anniversary observance.
The notice lists locals connected to WWI service and casualties. Keyte, son of W Kayte of Hutt, served in the 48th Battalion and enlisted long ago. Private P Worthington, son of T Worthington, Augustus Street, was killed in France on July 13 aged about 19. Captain Beresford Bardwell, son of E H Bardwell, among earliest enlistees. Other names include A G, still in France. Private George Whiten, Died of wounds. Private Albert Tyson POW. Private Harold Criddle wounded. Driver Evenson MM. Driver Nelson seriously hurt. Frank Desmond reported killed in France on July 13, parents in Augustus Street informed by Father Chare.
Geraldton marked the third anniversary of Britain's declaration of war with a town hall gathering led by the Mayor and local officials. A list of the first August 1914 volunteers was read, honoring those who fell or served, and citizens urged continued support and enlistment as fuel and bread prices press families at home.
A postponed bazaar organized by the Ladies Guild at the Parish Hall on Thursday afternoon raised funds for church needs. The event featured stalls with various wares, a plant display, and refreshments, drawing support from multiple town churches.
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