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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
2
A garbled local column mentions Gevers Muspove, Fre Giomte, and Restow with scattered references to influenza research in Japan and Lancet figures. It also notes a vacancy in the Roads Board South Ward due to J C Barges resignation, a council adjournment, and upcoming cup competitions with draws to be made at a council meeting on September 25.
The report notes the death of Mrs Emily Jane Cream of Budd's Gully, wife of Mr Timothy Cream. The obituary indicates she passed away yesterday, with details obscured by garbled text. Additional readable data references Indy doors and local industry traces are unclear.
A worker named M.L.Q, associated with Hartwgcke and Co, arrived by morning tram from Perth and was carried up the house for first week’s rest. Friends showed signals of improvement today, with recovery expected to take a week or more before resuming buspom duties.
A fragmented report describes a deputation from base metal industry workers seeking sympathetic consideration. The text references references to welfare, safety, and empire concerns, with unclear names and places. The wording implies discussions on compulsory service and political support, urging action by authorities and leaders.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a person possibly named Me Gregory and a dated entry in Angon or August, with garbled phrases about an application and a prime minister or editor. No clear event, location, or outcome is discernible from the readable portion.
The writer describes ore deposits near Marble Bar and Onslow, noting large lead ore dumps and past shipments from Onslow. They request a permanent permit covering multiple mines to boost production, employment, and prospect capital, arguing a miner’s activity supports several jobs and regional development.
At the monthly board meeting held on Prelage 22nd, attendees included W Y Sewell and others. A deputy appointed by Magney Estate ratepayers presented the essence of a road crossing permit for Mr G Rowan, pending board approval, and wires were deemed high enough. The Veumia District Agriculturist Office billed 15 apman Lyveees, 9d per chain, with £313 10s total recorded as payment. Ploughing and road work were authorized for about 10 chains adjacent to Barners.
On Thursday a red inst 4 fancy dress show at Ajana raised over £15 for the focal hall fund. Mr C Napier organized the procession of Pierrots Cow Boys and nurses with standout costumes led by Miss Mary Mitchell and Miss D Adkinson. Prizes for best set and best individual costume went to the Pierrots and Mary Mitchell respectively. engagement announced Miss Mary Mitchell to a Mr Pir of the National Bank. the event featured auction donations, a girls under 14 singing contest, supper, and thanks to Lieut Bentley and Private S Sandy.
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