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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1917
Page
2
A brief entry from the August 21 1917 issue highlights the publication name Theraldian Guardian with a banner for Country Faiths and Justice. The fragment notes a Tuesday date and emphasizes civic themes without detailing events or people.
Local and general items report political announcements for Kreanough seat with Maley and Cunningham in contention and Labour Party planning a candidate. Also covered are a Geraldton stock sale with ewes and rams sold, War Precautions case verdict against Alexander Ligars, electors court fines, Good return mine data, Midland Railway service resumption, a Red Cross Children’s Fancy Dress Ball, and the Mikado production at Town Hall with high praise for performers and plans for future shows.
The headmaster Mr Harold Jeanes invites the general public to inspect the Geraldton continuation classes on Thursday August 28 at 7.30 pm. The event aims to showcase pupils in various trades and crafts including woodwork and farming-related activities.
Fragmented report describes a shooting event starting at 2 pm with various competitors and scores, noting practice, a clock match, and a display of prizes. Names such as Mr Geo How, Mr Turner, and others are listed among participants and markers, with references to targets, abdries, and a cellar-like Geraldton setting.
In Geraldton a woman accused of firing a revolver amid a hotel kitchen drama faced a Telegraph Court hearing. Witnesses described bullets, wall marks, and fragments from a chaotic night on August 13, with the accused claiming the aim was only to frighten and recover her money.
A garbled account references a court session, allegations of rape involving a person named Labia and a 25 shillings sum, and a Sydney volunteer strike at night. It mentions Mrs Todd questioned about a bag, and various unnamed officials and labor figures amid unrest and police actions.
In Perth on August 22 withdrawals announced for Bou event and Horseshoe Purse. Names include Horvoshoe Pate Silver Lad Bullie YU Kelowas Fall Analyely High Guard Destinnd and more. Highweight Handicap features Bulle B Veoelina King Down Town Yob tiou along with Moniiriz Mus al Rose Irish Propnet Mount King Blakemount Esram Pistol Pete Blue Ray Demaphoon Suyla Bay.
At the Chis District Butwee Factory Co annual meeting directors reported net income of £18,933 16s 10d and a profit of £549. Output reached 193,810 lbs of butter. Bonus and share distributions were proposed, evidence of a prosperous year for the dairy cooperative with turnover around £28,288 17s 9d and gross profits of £131,348.
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