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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1914
Page
2
August 15 1914 notice from Liver pool London Globe Insurance Co Ltd warns property owners about losses from rent disruption and site costs. It highlights insurance coverage for income interruption and urges application details.
Shipping notices announce Minderno depart Fremantle for Geraldton and northwest ports, Java, and Singapore on August 94th, with pro forma calls at Fremantle and Inch connections to Batavia and other ports. Minderno to Fremantle then Geraldton, northwest jet, Java and Singapore. The entry lists captains and routing amid general agency remarks.
Fragmentary text mentions Mr D Ballantine of Isnubel and a Surrey branch with names like Watira Aawtratia and Batwa Fai. The legible content is insufficient to determine a definite event, date, or outcome.
Listing describes a freehold property four miles from a station with tidbits of pricing and features. Mentions multiple acreages, buildings, and proximity to a seaside area with references to dwellings, walkable access, and possible weekly rent or rate figures. The OCR text is fragmented, making exact terms unclear.
Fragmentary notes describe latitude measurements of Geraldton captured by an authority, referencing August 1914 observations. The incomplete garbled text mentions the Moon and a named astronomer, with unclear dates and figures, indicating a dated celestial report.
Saturday notices from Wit Local AKD General list Sunday services led by Rev J A Jenkin at Queens Hall Wesley Church and Christ Charl. evening sermons and choir pieces described. Railway committee letter requests updated for Mutewa Wongan line with council-sought suggestions and further applications.
The Charon arrived at Geraldton from Fremantle carrying 2 tons of cargo and will load about 20 tons of general goods before sailing to the northwest around mid July. Enthusiasm grows for a major event at Town Hall with a promising play and top music, offering good value for a night out. In Western Australia racing news, Goldfields Hunt betting stands at 15 to 1.
Event notes from Vue MEETING reference acute HANTACAP in South Australia. The day features hurdles with horses Lomlonderry Voyager Lady Pistol and Dividend listed among participants and a purse noted as £146.
Australian football game saw Railways trailing Brigades by half time before Railways faded in the final quarter. Final score Railways 12.10 Brigades 45 with the Brigades maintaining the lead as the bell rang.
British Association match saw Thistle Town and Brigade contest a rough 29 to 13 final as both sides produced a tight second half. Notable actions included late goals by Wilson and Bell with Emr Tol as goalkeeper in a rain affected encounter.
The Anglican Church united Mise Hildy Purcell and Mr W Woodcock of Geraldton on Monday with Mise Eva Purcell as bridesmaid. The Rev E Gill performed the ceremony and Mr Gill played the wedding march. The couple will reside in Geraldton.
A Sunday patriotic service at the Methodist Church discussed war's impact on the Empire, urging unity and moral renewal. The speaker linked social harmony to national strength, urged avoiding class strife, and prayed for God to bind the colonies together while urging cleanliness in spiritual life. Weather viewed as dry, with rain hoped for to aid crops.
Overstocked millinery sale at the Coliseum promises clearance prices. The publisher advertises a fair knockout event for all ages, inviting shoppers to choose ladica or child sized hats and accessories.
The Premier cables Britain has declared war on Austria Germany and Belgium while Belgian forces reportedly repulse German artillery near Neville Brussels. Reports from Constantinople Paris and London describe heavy fighting, casualties and shifting supply routes through Italy and Holland as nations brace for a prolonged conflict.
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