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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references a marriage or family dispute involving named individuals and a local notice about a cable matter. The readable fragments mention Mars, a wife, and inserted meat context unclear.
The article notes Australia’s strong support for the Empire and calls for continued energy to master the enemy, with the Central Powers likely to resist until compelled. It frames Australia as ready to persevere through a long, arduous campaign and victory is not seen as imminent.
Discussion on conscription and universal service dominates political talk as Mr Hughes weighs war measures in Australia. Officials prep for likely party shifts and heavy support for all citizens’ service while local updates cover mining activity, district picnics, arbitration hearings, ship movements, and YMCA Button Day fundraising across towns.
The Windermere estate acquires a thoroughbred sire for better stock quality and a large consignment of horse stock is showcased. A local sale slang notes price controls, discounts abolition, and persistent cash-only sales under pressure from a Price Fixing Board. The report mentions Mr James of Windermere Estate, the Duke of Rosaria, and the Duke of Sparks, with references to Kemble Grange and a Budrery Hore Parade.
The letter discusses correspondence with the Pastoration Association about methods to tackle the rabbit pest in the East and notes no reply has yet been received from Mr F. Ash.
Personal notes report Mr J B Percy owner of Tib eta Station with Mim venturing week to district business and a union bank appointment. Private A L Sweeting dies Aug 17 at Kartura Hospital. Eugene Groessler plans to join camp after family service to Australian forces. Bert Clarke seward at Geraldien Club sails to join relatives in England with baby.
Mr J B Connor the South West Agricultural Commissioner toured the Victoria District and praised its potential for dairying pig-raising and mixed farming. A large Gorey audience heard him at the Town Hall with Mr E Constantine and MLA E Heicusna thanking organizers. Connor urged farmers to boost carrying capacity, improve stock, and adopt silage crops while noting vast unutilized country around Dongarra and Greenough. He suggested local freezing works to rival Perth and described cooperative methods used elsewhere.
Telegrams report miners' union members refuse to work with certain crews halting operations at Guidem Mine complex. About 2700 workers may be affected as Tyauhos Kaigurli and Oreya Links operations halt. Federal government action anticipated as 1060 cutters face dismissal.
A fragmented notice from Geraldton discusses erecting a marble column on a town base with multiple named individuals and numbers, referencing a countdown of figures and possible commemorative actions. The tone suggests a community project with specific participants and quantities.
A cinema feature titled The Rosary captivates audiences at Tigmtre theater drawing sizable crowds and widespread chatter about its beauty and emotional impact.
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