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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1916

Page

2

Moon Phases Calendar Notes for August

A brief outline lists lunar phases for August with the first quarter on the 7th full moon on the 12th and last quarter on the 20th plus a reference to the moon’s current phase on the 2nd.

Geraldton Council Gains Railway Property Tax Win

The Geraldton Municipal Council announces success in a dispute over rating railway owned houses. After advisement from the Crown Law Department, a payment was made to the court while the council plans further levies on other railway houses except a few occupied by railway employees. The decision centers on which railway properties should bear municipal rates and anticipates broader application beyond Geraldton.

Geraldton Cimrt Council Encour Wat Everess Council Dewandel Howe Gerald Geraldion Howes Republic Ind Bambra Informa Celebateh Eltex Oportad Rey Derby Jnland Cambridge Port Darwin Jexve Fort Darwin Gerallton Agengs Soasene

Geraldion rail exemptions spark local debate and notices

Discussion notes railways and rate exemptions for railway employees, noting municipal services and rate impacts. Local items report death of E A Killey of Northampton, stock sale plans at Mingenew, and a pond survey with doves introduction and school inspector presentation to Mr Hughes.

Hig Hughes Chools A Craven Presiied Teschers Hughes Arithisuar Cut Gluse Ou Hickey T JE Umey EH Pete Ovilliia P Shaw E Stewart Hughes Geraulion Abe

Aus Soldiers' Repatriation Fund Appeal Urges Public Help

The War Council in Perth seeks donations to the Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Fund, with funds to be received at Barrack Street offices or via banks. The Commonwealth and State Governments have pledged support, and volunteers are urged to respond to the urgent need for aid for returning soldiers and dependants.

Austra‘tn Aus Barrack Street Perth Ovat Federm Ihe Aga Comemonwealth

Fragmentary sports notes from Geraldton event

A garbled recap mentions players and hints at a capitan or captain role in a Geraldton gathering. Names like Jewell Trigg Howe Smyth and Chapman appear amid corrupted lines, with scattered references to heats and distances. The text remains unclear on outcomes or specific scores.

Gerishld Jon Lextar Jewell Trigg Howe U Smyth Bibb Chapman Bencows Houston Cker Mueer Edwards Keenestar Kemshaw Logs Eott Parre Fem Aoe Ignant Deven

Fremantle Residents Return from Perth Trip

Abbott among travelers with the Fremantle company on a short visit to Gerritton. Return to Perth planned for the 4th week. Councillor Carscon and MLC Mr Cunningham report on Farmers and Settlers Association conference. Ledsham and colleagues praise ministerial reception and discuss land settlement aids.

Alt AL Abbott Cary Ce Cocanion MLC Perth Amocistion Sonferenes Ube

Victoria District Turf Club Annual Meeting Notes War Impact

The Victoria District Turf Club met on Satur nwealth year amid war strain and a debt of £6988 to sundry creditors. The committee abandoned the annual cup meeting but held three picnic meetings thanking starter Dave Miller and handicappers Mears Saddy and F Hamen. Committee changes, course needs, and calls for better facilities were discussed as the club began another year with improved finances and hopes for postwar recovery.

Victoria District Turf Club Dave Miller Mears 5Addy F Hamen Messia N Bartlett T Roberts Messia M Quain O Bogle Mr Roberts Efcal EIU Iband Feca Debeulors Broggall F Hansen Hey Bogle S L Burges A E Grant Meigrs McKeezie Grant Largioux Tioch

Oswell’s Winter Drapery Sale Opens Soon

Special WAR SALE of WINTER DRAPERY at OS WELL'S announces a rush for fabrics clothing and boots. Miss Terry arrives from Perth to lead millinery and dressmaking with new styles. Troy oversees dressmaking as shop boosts staff and phone line 31. OSWELL'S Winter Sale promotes exclusive fashion offerings for ladies.

OS Well’s Terry Perth Mise ‘Troy Oswell

New Zealand Wedding Ties Geraldton Families

A Geraldton couple’s daughter Winifred wed Roy Markland of the Bank of New Zealand at a Te Kowhai church in New Zealand on July 10. Family relatives from Australia and New Zealand attended the ceremony and a quiet reception followed at Mr Hall’s residence beside the Waiga River. The couple planned to reside near Taumaranui before Mr Markland enters camp, with gifts from both sides including a watch and gold pieces.

Mes F Gardner Geraldton New Zealand Winifred Roy Markland Bank of New Zealand Se Stephen Te Kowhai Australia Hall W Mall Mfiawem [Ris Amy Hall Bar Tomas Lourwred Mer Hamton Taumaranui Markined West Australi Sith Gardner Geraldion

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