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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
2
fragmented notice lists shipping movement and election updates. Maysee Dalgety and Lim investigated for a dramer shift. An election was held replacing Ade 4 Klud, while Christ Church planned services with Matins at 11 and Evensong at 7:90 p.m.
A welcome home social honored three returned soldiers, Mesere Geo Turner, A Barlow, and E Toliov, with M F Foyland presiding. Speeches praised duty fulfilled and lamented land shortages hindering others, as the crowd heard the National Anthem and danced until midnight.
Fragmented report lists Petra Clark and Te Bey Cfadles among attendees at a memorial and church service. Mentions of weather readings at the Post Office barometer 30.102 and 30.019 yesterday. Describes arrivals and sightings of several named people traveling from Geraldton and Perth, plus a government member and discussions on embargo policy.
South Australian racing rundown lists Goodwood events with Second and First Class Plates, a six and a quarter furlong Second Class Plate, and a One mile and a quarter Goodwood Handicap. Notable runners include Persh, Golden Predge, Pr oud, Clonakity, Yowriana, Vatzar, Meg Spaulow, Roary, and Oopima in national hurdles at Adelaide later today.
A fragmented parliamentary style discussion concerns base metals exports from Western Australia. The Mines Minister and officials debate embargo effects, port logistics, and the need for government action to avert price and supply disruptions. The dialogue references Western Australia ports, the Eastern States, and the broader free trade policy context.
A British Association match produced a tight first half as both sides stayed level before Rangers shifted to pull ahead with strong play from the right and center. The final score was Rangers 1 Town, with Mr D J Wilson supervising local committees during a Northampton visit and planning future district meetings.
Citizens gathered in East Chapman as soldiers returned, enjoying a packed reception with songs, dances, and speeches. Local farmers assisted, performances included violin solo and piano pieces, and a car axle mishap on return troubled the celebration.
In Geraldton Mulewa Railways met the Rapears at Recreation Ground with Railways leading early. The Fire Brigade played the Rovers at the same ground with Len Shepheard directing the event and scores logged through first, second and third quarters.
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