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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows Arch Bros executive seeking relation with BS J Tavlos and family. text contains garbled phrases about duties and earnings. overall unclear on outcome or action. No coherent names or dates readable beyond Arch Bros.
A fragmentary note from August 1919 discusses a district show, its financial aims, and committee concerns. It mentions enthusiasm, anticipated rewards for the district, ground preparations, and projected expenses tied to making the event a lasting success. The record shows careful preplanning and debates over funding and attendance.
Report covers Walkaway ladies hosting a rounders match against Dongarra visitors, with further notes on a funeral for Ane Bamen, eldest daughter of Dan Mothveas and wife of Hansen. Pallbearers listed, wreaths sent, and plans for a cow and dance after the ceremony. Delegates from Fura cornal Eales attend a conference as part of a larger event.
The message reports British raids on the Mailway front and declares strong Allied support near Onega. It mentions Senator Pearce’s forthcoming visit, Ex-Kaiser trial discussions in Parliament, and Mr Hughes advocating wealth growth to improve conditions amid Bolshevik and profiteer pressures.
In the House of Commons today the motion acknowledges the empire’s debt to the army and those who fought in the war. The debate honors British comrades for their part in securing victory and justice, with Loyd George leading the vote of thanks.
The report notes Ms Farlowfiell’s family in Perth and a weeklong stay upcoming. Trooper Bert Ash of the 10th Light Horse returned by Oxon Shire and was involved in an incident with Geraldton on the Bucks line. Trooper Ashgood finds travel in Palestine Egypt and Syria educational. Connolly of Wilkeow and Geraldton’s 0th 3B FC Orerkes returned Thursday from the March, ill but planning work. Mr J Werlston, former station master at Kalgeorge, now leads Geraldton duties. L Conway’s son is seriously ill in Proth with hopes of recovery.
The State iron and coal works report substantial coal seams at the Weensland mine. Aiming to mine about 850 tons of pig iron daily and 50 tons of coke daily, manager Or Do Brophy expects completion of coke ovens and mine expansion within three to five years, with ~40,000,000 tons in the coal area ready for extraction.
The opening wool clip of the season arrived today from Atkins Bros at Murgor Stares, edging out Campbell, Daft and Go in a tight race. Details in this fragmentary report note subdued activity with several names unclear, but the general mood favors a brisk start and minor competition among buyers.
Latest Wires from Pretoria report rail workshop workers refusing to work, standing by machines as policy. Railway authorities note coercion to join unions, with many nonworking yet present. The strike grows as officials consider actions amid labor unrest and economic pressures. Meanwhile in Washington President Wilson urges continued food price controls and Congress to block Austrian shipments, while discussions intensify on the Ex-Kaiser trial.
In Geraldton this afternoon Rovers met Walkaway with Walkaway leading 1 0 after the first quarter. At halftime Walkaway held 2 4 to 1 3, then Rovers trailed 3 0 to Walkaway 2 0 in the third. Final score shows Walkaway 5 6 and Rovers 3 0 Uchinds 4 creation ground had Len Shepheard in charge. The score progression lists Beigator, Deigades, Railways, and others with varied goals and behinds.
A late afternoon clash between Rangers and Thistle drew strong crowds. Glendinning opened for Rangers, Herbert equalised, then Rangers led again before a late goal by Kurt secured a win for the Rustges.
Readable fragments show mixed figures and names such as Hale Morweils and Kahewe while referencing weather and rainfall. The text includes stray numbers, place hints like Australia, and unclear event details, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
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