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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
2
Queensland Insurance Cov Ltd notes Mr D Ballantine in relation to the amatratian project. Weouu Aatraham Branch at Huerey Wirary ra Pry records indicate compliance status and pending review for the Compecestirayy Jeymbtnl initiative.
August reports from Mt. Mo observation show moon phase details and low numbers. The document credits West Government Astronomer and notes a lunar quarter observation around August 21 with faint counts and balloon context.
For Sale 3 acres freehold four miles from retail area with cleared soil and good water near York Gum country. Includes 08 acres cleared, storehouse, excellent access, and new RV house built. Terms: good balance and easy terms. Address Geraldton Land Investment & Building Co. Opposite Union Bank, Geraldton.
A garbled notice from Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co Ltd references risk coverage for business interruption and loss of profit. It notes coverage for livestock, accident and marine exposure and mentions a shipper in Geraldton Fremantle routes with auction sales and prompt settlements, listing firms and individuals such as Rankins and Marumison Warmneo Inc. Company.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss military movements in France and Belgium during World War I. Mentions Gage Town, Capt Milli, Augest papa, and German and British troop positions. Notes scarce details on French forces and Lord Kitchener’s counsel. Emphasizes grim nature of war and need for self-control amid possible daytime engagements.
Fragmented notes trace vessels and passages: Mindaroy departs Frewantle for Cer aie, Mor vi por es 2 Jars inter Ina Geran Ie Yor, Woot or Jara and Sngepers on Ghemon leaves erwlWen Tor Fre mantle ob jor aout Tactics saves Fremantle e. Zealandia sails Fremantle g ona, Albany Bird Anpest bound for Adelaide. RS A H Mountain and family thank readers for sympathy in bereavement.
Reports describe Belgian resistance and German troop movements shaping a looming engagement. Observers note high morale among Belgians despite disrupt led trains and anxious civilians as German commanders push toward a decisive battle.
Mr Ho Wilkes led the Patrio tic Paid Committee meeting with J G Jenkin named secretary. Fund aims to support local needs and house to house canvases were planned. Donations may be sent to the Mayor treasurer or secretary and weekly committee meetings set for Wednesday evenings.
A busy page reports the Irwin Agricultural Society deciding to abandon this year’s show. Other items note a Baccer football team selected to represent Queen’s Park Tsagers, local police court fines for William Machin and William Shannon, and a Defence Committee meeting appointing R. W. East as Hon. Secretary. A public meeting at Town Hall features Labour candidates and heated discussion on war, electoral reform, and party platforms.
The ceremony united Mr J Woodcock of the Manor and Miss Irene Myrtle Williams in Northampton with Father Hilly officiating. The bride entered on her father’s arm in a lace gown, flowers, and ivory prayer book. bridesmaids Mina Williams and Thelma Myans wore crammed silk. A reception at the Commercial Hotel followed. the couple departed for a honeymoon to Geraldton, Perth, and Bunbury.
An inquiry into the death of Walter Douglas Mountais reveals he was found deceased near the stables with a bullet wound to the forehead and a revolver at his feet. Witnesses, including a former Citizen Forces lieutenant, described his fragile prospects for enlistment and a troubling statement about settling a score with a ball revolver cartridge. The jury concluded the death was self-inflicted by a gunshot.
Perth August report shows incomplete count from the Legislative Council poll for the South East Province vacancy. The fragment lists party abbreviations CP Mes Lib Me with numbers unclear, reflecting an unfinished result.
Forty boys selected for the over sea tour will reach Geraldton by Friday morning, spend Friday to Sunday there, then depart Monday for Dongarra. Movement plans depend on war developments. They may travel via Midland line and Sydney, with a voyage expected in October. A patriotic demonstration and grand concert are planned in Perth on Sunday. Plans for their visit to the Mall are handled by P M Steggall.
European War cables report British expeditionary forces landed in France on Monday. Germany’s mercantile fleet reportedly captured. two hundred prisoners taken and Allies halt. French advance in Alsace noted in Basle telegram dated August 15.
Brussels August 18 German forces tried to dash through defenses but were repulsed with heavy losses by Belgian cavalry and twenty thousand civil guards. The fighting occurred near the French cavalry and Belgian forest as Russian forces were on the move.
A fragmented dispatch reports Austria's losses and German naval movements. It notes Austrian destroyers damaged by mines near Pola, Allied positions and French advances toward Strasbourg, and German retreat in disorder as tensions rise with Japan's ultimatum appearing in the day's summaries. Several dates mark August reports from Melbourne and Melbourne, detailing seaborne seizures and strategic shifts.
Five Cossacks charged two German lancers, one Cossack drew a sabre and seized a lance, killing ten more. he was wounded. In France, London reports Sir John French greeted by enthusiastic crowds as British forces landed and integrated with French units.
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