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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes erecting new stones and positions for best advantage. Mentions squatter and farmers sending clips for appeal or assist with consignments. Contains many garbled phrases and unreadable names, limiting precise interpretation.
A garbled OCR town sheet mentions a fallen member, a railway path event, a Holy Communion service at Northampton Church of England, and an In Memoriam service organized by the Salvation Army at the Town Hall. It notes invitations, a towed vehicle, and local association meetings chaired by Major T.A. Kidd with efforts to support ex-soldiers and Defence projects.
Geraldton groups announce demonstrations at Eves Buildings Marine Terrace on Thursday afternoons. Mr A Scott expands activities at the corner of Fire Brigade and Spas Row. Reports cover regional sports, wool trade debates, rainfall figures, and a controversial oblique discussion on Australian attire and national identity.
A fragmented ad proclaims a continuing drapery sale with lower prices on tweed fabrics and chintz. It promotes double-width cheques and blousing tweeds, floral chintz, and turkey red prints with emphasis on value while urging customers to visit West Australia listings.
Ward reported killed in action on Angst th front on November 6 1916 at age 37, a former clerk at Massa Burs Philp and Co. He leaves widow Miss Conlon and a child, with relatives preparing for the bereaved family. Also noted are burns to Mr DE Simyth and recovery hopes for Hares after service, plus local wedding and family updates including Belly cond daughter of Mr 8 Brubbe and Mrs Stub to Mr J A Best and more from Ivanhoe Claremont and Thundejarra Station.
Geraldton Rifle Club held a June event amid fair weather with modest turnout and several delays due to equipment and shooting issues. Notable performances included Smyth nearing a flawless score, while Bee showed form. next Saturday features a citywide meet and a plan to revive team events with strong club support.
Correspondence argues Mingeneew offers better advantages than Geraldton for a freezing works site. Points include fresh water, timber, coal prospects, land for stock depasture, and transportation access via Midland Line. Criticism targets Geraldton’s water supply, shipping, grazing, and facilities while praising Mingeneew for water, stone, and proximity to markets.
In Parliament the Governor notes the pastoral industry is prospering with 6.8 million sheep in December 1917, an increase near one million for the year, and rising cattle by 100,000. Wool purchases by Britain secure outlook, with last year's state wool production at 89,000,000.
Ampton notes reports the funeral of the late Mr I O Drage and the sudden death of Dr Sandford. Details cover processions, mourners, and the large tributes, plus religious services at Mary Trinity and the Methodist Church. The article notes returned soldiers honoring the hearse and a wedding procession for Miss Cripps and Mr Woodcock with family attendants.
The report highlights the value of established high schools in Perth Modern, Eastern Goldfields, Northam, and Geraldton districts, showing strong country town demand for further education. It notes costs mainly for provisional laboratories and skilled teachers, and argues for expansion to four additional regional centers as community support grows.
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