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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
2
Stocktaking bargains announced by Geraldton's big store. Wool appraisements offered as new commodious stores open, inviting squatters and farmers to consign clips for expert appraisal and best advantage. Wool storage charged, consignment handled for forge or sail.
1918 1919 era notice reminds wool growers that wool facilities and services are available to guarantee proper drying under unfavorable conditions. Advances offered on low terms with quick cash facilities. Apply for needed information.
Amid wind and water pressure Geraldton finally receives assurance the government will push ahead without delay to complete the water scheme. Premier pressure and local requests prompted a commitment to proceed with freezing works and future supply, including plans to delete nonessential dam costs from Geraldton’s capital outlay.
The Situning Association reports members of Ye Geraitias branch continue linking wool and spinning for the boys at the frame. New beginners and younger children receive guidance while experienced workers double tasks. Weekly Friday nights teach learners, with volunteers collecting sheets and old sewing, aiming to improve domestic industry and community support.
A detailed account of the Premier H B Lefroy and party's journey from Northampton to Geraldton to meet local deputations, inspect farms and mills, and discuss wheat handling, with stops at Nabawah and Chapman Experimental Farm. The tour included farm visits, speeches, and a reception at Nabawah Hotel, highlighting agricultural interests and rural issues.
A garbled wartime notice details Private AB Giedter, former member of the Jak Shipton Lodge of Omifefiees, and late landlord of a house in what appears to be a war related context. It mentions a prisoner of war, references to Gerardon, and various military and community figures. The text is heavily corrupted with many spelling errors and unclear names, but retains a record of wartime injuries, service, and local memorials connected to Gerardon and nearby areas.
A local correspondent raises questions about a transfer involving Pomeroy and Kinay, noting a misunderstanding and referencing a paper’s account from last month. The letter requests correction and explains the transfer details, urging accurate documentation by the agency involved.
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