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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
2
A fragmented OCR entry references a death or illness in 1917 with phrases about a mother sister and child. Mentions a growing garden, a message to a prime minister, and a caregiver named Gregory MLH H. The readable fragments hint at personal loss and condolence notes amid unclear context.
Geraldton shop touts popular ladies' garments with best goods and lowest prices. Company claims nationwide reach and emphasis on value, urging customers to visit Elite Supply Co for fashion essentials.
A long OCR fragment reports on 1919 Australian topics including a government stance on copper payments, tropics medicine experiments, and a concert reappearance. It mentions deaths in the community including Mrs Margarets Nicholls and Mr John Dunsn, along with funeral details. Also referenced are taxes, pensions, and a memorial avenue at Kings Park with remarks by Sir William Eipon Macartney and a Queen message. Weather, naval supply concerns, and Australian bonuses are noted in passing.
The article notes Cameron family moving to Beri, with Cameron to be minister at St Johns after approval by the Presbytery of Pestir. It mentions a seconding of a suspension, Mr BE Duah of Bishop's Knoll attending Town Hall, Ajensi Deacm retired and hospitalized, several residents ill or traveling, and planned leave for Mr PF Rocke to Mul tema for three weeks.
A British Association football meeting discussed the Woes of the committee, potential reformation of the competition, and plans for a new Nabawal club formation. Preparations for a Saturday match at Druids’ Hall included a social and renewed membership.
Rainfall records show totals at or below average across listed stations for the 72 hours ending 9 am today. Data reflects registrations from multiple sites, indicating generally light precipitation with no extreme values reported.
A local celebration on July 21 praised Central and Walkaway schools for organizing activities. About 230 medals were awarded to students by Mr HK Muley as volunteers guided a successful program with prizes and refreshments. A social on July 25 honored helpers, with plans for future events and road work updates from the Greenough Road Board.
Telegrams from Kalgoorlie report the Wigmupltha scheme for supplying firewood to mines prompts owners to demand guarantees before acceptance. The note cites wining guiren companies and mentions marks of supply and replacement considerations as the discussions unfold in August.
Victoria records the largest annual overseas trade volume since the Commonwealth era, covering 1918-19 with a total of 2211 499667. The value exceeds £40 per head for every man and woman in Australia, highlighting a dramatic rise in foreign commerce.
A motion or suggestion floated among the crew and officials regarding the potential release of Walsh amid the maritime strike. The proposal centers on whether freeing Walsh would ease tensions and what conditions might apply.
Melbourne August 4 Walsh sent a message to seamen asking aid for a settlement of the strike. The question of his imprisonment stood unanswered, but the Rickers refused the offer. The Disputes Committee urged men to man ships toward a conference with shipowners, believing a settled strike could lead the Government to take a harsher stance against Walsh.
Britain announces a vast airship construction drive. New ships reportedly exceed 5x Emmys in scope, priced around £900,000 each, with a 3,000,000 foot range and 8,000 mile capabilities. The Tyne and ships like the R84 promise higher capacity and speed, forming a Tem-Otal fleet under the British Admiralty.
Melbourne on August 4 reports Sevemeen Commonwealth vex they are Ving idle in ustrafion ports.
In a telegraphic telegram from McKbourne a Treasury official recounts a security breach at the federal gold vaults. Two key sets existed one for daily use and another stored for later use. the latter was reportedly secured after the breach. The account notes the vault was locked and the department sought confirmation from Treasury officials.
A fragmentary account references a British Association event, noting a breakaway move and an early swift start. The text mentions comparisons to pre war play, with cautious choices and a focus on Weston as a steady presence.
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