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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
2
A garbled message mentions someone named Tier and a gown, with implied steps or plans. Details are unclear, but the fragment suggests confusion or readiness about an upcoming appearance or arrival. No concrete dates, places, or entities are verifiable.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and date August 23 with a local ant noted. No clear action, parties, or location fully readable.
A Saturday to Tuesday sequence covers the Governor’s visit, with a special council meeting to arrange events and show the region. A planned tour may include visits to Grange, Vials, Seresarreatees, and Northampton. Upper Lewin Roads Board allocates funds for road repair at Carnamah Winchester, Three Springs, Mingenew, Strawberry, and Yandanooka with total rates collected. A new find near Belle Station prompts mining activity and leases pegged. Also: publication of a new serial story Loved Merwelf by Charles Deslie. Austin Downs reports 18,000 sheep shorn in a notable season, with some sheep remaining to be shorn.
An OCR filled page lists an Elite Supply Company hose ad at Marine Terrace Ueraldton, plus scattered notices about wartime mail for soldiers, a dance event at the Town Hall, church and parish notices, and government tax guidance for farm and war-related income. Names and places appear in broken form, with references to military units and community events.
Justice of the Peace Grant of Yampet retires on slate leave. A. O Connor, ex editors of Moora Herald and Geraldton Express, becomes editor of the Producer succeeding Tisely heading to camp. Postmaster Sincair closes for annual holiday in Irwin district. Bernard Mills, ex librarian at Mechanics Institute, now in a Tasmanian government department. health improved. Local friends toast P Led sham and Dindiloa couple, amid the mourning of their eldest son Leices, killed in France at age 21.
Maritime report notes industrial unrest affecting Fremantle with a ship named Ealandla poised to sail. Expedient volunteer efforts are reported to hasten operations and readiness. The article emphasizes prompt collective action and port activity amid tensions.
In Fremantle on August 28 volunteers finished unloading the Zealandia, the vessel’s holds emptied by six o’clock last night. The eager enlistment of over 1100 participants underscores strong community support.
A Saturday night meeting chaired by President A. H. Priestly gathered many attendees to discuss the industrial position. The executive reported after interviewing Lumpers Union representatives and considered arrangements for ship operations in Fremantle Port with the Fremantle National Volunteers involved.
In a guiding yesterday morning report Premier Mr H B Lefroy said the government’s scheme for food and employment is working satisfactorily. He noted communications from Tor West confirming continued supply, with the government prioritizing this sequence to ensure aid reaches Tat ass.
Sydney August 27 The Chief Railway Commission reports the strike ended with volunteers returning to work on wharves and in the city. The number engaged now exceeds 3000 as several collieries recommence operations amid a collapsing strike in Sydney.
Sydney reports indicate strains in a large strike as workers return to jobs. The government labels the lime card use as illegal, while unions not aligned with the dispute show signs of capitulation. Rail and tram services resume gradually, reflecting a weakening movement.
Racing in Western Australia reports the Goldfields round with acceptances for Coolgardie meeting on Wednesday across divisions. Entries include Blinkfield Tagua Explore Chester, Liz Furlonga Nandillyan Gift Analysis Home Truth Master Test United Service Saturate Pistol Irish Prophet Explore and more in multiple handicaps and trials.
The schedule lists divisions and starting times for a meeting tomorrow. Third and Fourth Divisions begin at 5 p.m. First and Second Divisions at 4:40 p.m. Han, cheap at 2:44 p.m. Hantieas at 2:26 p.m. Fourth lewaoe 5 fond. Nivisina Wiandican at 5:20 p.m.
The Kalgooblie meeting lists weights for numerous minor events across two divisions and a plate event. Names include Bay Rum, Master Test, Iriah Comedy, Silver Lad, Gold Coin, Monitrix, Teemalien, Home Truth, and many others with varied weights from 6.7 to 13 plus.
Perth August 27 The Aboriginal Committes heard Mo appeal against the 12 disqualification imposed at Boulder in connection with the running of Filbarrs. They upheld the appeal and the disqualification was removed.
At a Parents Night in Geraldton the continuation classes were praised for progress. Speakers including Bishop Kelly and Mr Jeanes stressed education as empire support, urged more students, and urged effort to “Make Good” with British leadership amid war.
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