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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
2
Auction note describes 280 acres near Mt Erin with well improved land and water. Price listed as £2 per acre and £5 per secret , details for Acres CP present.
An OCR fragment shows E. C. Bartlett Contractor and D. Ballantine agent with references to Australian trade elements. Mentions liability, compensation, public links, ports, freight, and Western Australia. Text is garbled but implies a contract or agent arrangement related to Australian shipments and rates.
Unclear OCR text outlines a voyage from Fremantle to West Ports via Gorsiétes with references to PAR September August and Captain Townley aboard MINDEROO (Oxpt Mills). Details are garbled and unreadable.
A fragmented 1914 clipping references overstock and a sale plan amid vague phrases. No clear names or places are readable, but the tone suggests a local goods reduction or fair event linked to August.
Ungrammatical OCR fragment mentions Fer Connery Puith and Juation heraldion Guuglian with a date Thursday August 27 in year 19IL. No clear event details or location given.
Local Ag Society holds a general meeting at the County Chambers to discuss abandoning the show and other matters. A shipping correction notes the Nor West boat Gorgon called at Geraldton, not Charen. A patriotic service is set for Mulloe hall Sunday at 8 pm led by Rev J G Jenkin. Government plans for the harbour extension are being considered. A furniture sale is announced tomorrow at 2 30 pm by E A Udy at Mrs McDonald's Greg ory Street. The council expresses sympathy over the death of His Holiness the Pope. Weather forecast calls for variable conditions with possible rain and winds along the coast. Trinity College of Music exam results show several Geraldton candidates passing with noted marks.
In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Mr Sam Elliott moved to recognize John Edwards for saving a life at Caremont station when two trains passed closely on August 27. Edwards steadied the man and kept him safe between trains, averting tragedy. Elliott urged monetary reward or advancement and noted the Royal Humane Society. Authorities are examining the incident.
News from Geraldton reports the death of Mrs Vicar tora sister of Mrs M Aboars. The deceased and her husband and brother to Law, the late Father Ryan, were well known in Geraldton. Mr Ryan's father died three weeks ago. Constable J Creeper of Geraldton sustained a nasty toe injury while chopping wood. Liberal candidate W J Butcher to speak at Town Hall tonight before heading to Perth tomorrow. Elliott of MELA on brief visit expected to return to Perth.
A well known breeder discusses market focus on quality in lambs and sheep. He argues high quality drafts fetch better prices and uniformity drives demand from local buyers and exporters, urging breeders to raise overall standards to improve cash returns.
A night council meeting led by Cr rede with Mayor Kempton absent. Topics include straw removal near iceworks, fire insurance rates remark, electricity plant extension for £3990 with £100 cheque, government subsidy concerns, road lighting, and a proposed quarantine area at the old cemetery plus town hall electrical upgrades.
Perth racing notes list acceptances for the Boulder meeting events at Newmarket and the Cup. Entries include Goldfields Newmarket Hay Dicap Poptical Reca ux Kl Simple Maid Golden Orb Min Hob Malt Star Venetian King Milly Hilton Lord Trenville and others for the Newmarket handicap. Boulder Cup lists runners such as Pilbarra Full Sail Chief Secretary Mathkwalo Simple Maid James theet Poetical Crown Phistle Ay pemp Unient Quenn Dollar Dictator Murvila West Park Snap cap Werenda Moora Lont Mura Chillamin Whirligig and more across two miles bearing weights and statuses.
The article notes that the Raccerites Geraldion unit prepares to join the Australics Expeditionary Force with several members having undergone military training and previews. A farewell gathering for three volunteers, J Allen, F Gem, and W Chapman, was held at the Chat Hintel hotel with Mr TD Deegan presiding.
The fragmentary text provides no clear event or identities. It lacks coherent entities, dates, places, or organizations to summarize into a valid news item.
Court issues a warrant of execution in the matter of Lamont versus Charles Wood with sale action scheduled at 2:30. Local court in the Western district, details indicate prior satisfaction needed.
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