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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
2
An auctioneer from Universal Chambers, Desine and alec Porth j. will conduct a glass auction for customers following a notice. The event is scheduled for the next day, with details provided to interested parties.
An August 1914 classified style note from Western Australia advertises The Colwens Grand Winter Sale. It highlights overstacked millinery and strong cleaning of ladies wear as the sale period runs through August.
A fragmented OCR line references a toursat and limited service by UNITED SERVICE. It mentions an organization or entity named PANY LORPTED and includes garbled terms like TOSUCAS STEAWSZIF. The readable parts imply a restricted or partial description of a travel or service program without clear facts or dates.
Fragmentary OCR shows ports North West and Singapore references with names like PAROO Richardeon and MINDEROO Capt Mills. Mentions Capt Townley and Fortes eighty, with dates in August and September and notes on pumages or payments. Content is garbled and unclear.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Nag be Geraldtyn for Fi and Vi aves near Sept 8. Gorges leaves Fremantle Ig- Gey ition, Nonke West Tat, Java ant mat Catron, Geraldton. Te: Fr wryutle on uf about Sept. 24.
A Melbourne editorial urges Australian electors to vote in the September federal election for Liberal candidates over Labour. It argues defense unity, fiscal policies favoring permanent public works funded by loans, and criticizes Labour’s borrowing and income tax plans. It endorses Mr Ceuk and calls for a strong Liberal administration to weather national upheaval.
The article reviews Fitchett's critique of Austrian policy and the Slav Jewish tensions fueling a broader conflict. It cites church notices, sermon plans by Rev Jenkin and D Mentiplay, and musical offerings. Local council reports recount Shenton Street cost overruns, street works progress, and plans for tennis courts and rights of way. It also notes a patriotic service and corrections to previous coverage.
The readable fragments discuss Australia and elections with vague phrases about Liberal candidates and a potential electoral context. The scattered words reference Australia, elections, and a Liberal candidate, but no coherent event, date, or names are clearly identifiable.
The article outlines election timing with October 2 set for the skate elections except four New West seats while writs remain due September 30. It notes mayoral meeting actions, candidate activity, postal voting questions, and a district show cancellation at Geraldton plus local council discussion on water rates and potable supplies.
The examiner from the Associated Board and Royal College of Music reported satisfactory results at St Dominick's College on Friday. Primary Division entries include Maureena Woods 138 marks with distinction, plus peers Maureo Herrop 127, Cisaie Gill 127, Alma Clarke 125, Dorothy Budall 118, and others across pianoforte, singing, and violin.
Australian football match between Railway and Rovers did not take place this afternoon.
A match on the recreation ground between the Junior Brigade and Railways ended with Brigade scoring 3 goals and Railways 0. The report notes the final tally and that Railways were unable to net a score.
At a council session Cr Meadowcroft proposed adding to the committee report by extending the term for the clerk with rights to reapply, supported by Cr Stone and opposed by Cr Cobeldick. The mayor did not vote and councillors voted to seal the decision in the minute book, with Dr Goldberg noting the personal bias in Meadowcroft’s stance. The mayor and clerk were urged not to whitewash the matter, and the council expressed concerns over administration and future behavior.
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