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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
2
A brief memorial notice styled as a public remembrance. It mentions a brother, Bastrion, and cites a loving sister as the inserter. The fragment references December 1, 1917 and justice Criddle, with entries that appear as a newspaper obituary note. The readable items focus on a personal tribute and the date.
The state faces a deficit of £564,924 in the current year with likely further tax increases. Proposals seek extra taxation to wipe out the deficit, while railway revenue is projected to fall due to lower traffic. Historical loan funds for railway construction yielded modest profits, but the war years caused large declines. Treasurer predicts railway revenues will not be less than £173,000, as reflected in the budget debate.
Fragmented ad copy references Ninons Laces Undercloth and The Ladies Nowsie with contact Tel 192. Mentions garments for mothers and a civic event by Judge Hodgas with votes for Prondongast. text is garbled but suggests a local goods shop and political references.
Thess Kurnalpi plans to take 85 tona of tou bissani of sheseotpae boast wroal for Prenacie. She is due to depart from the latter place on her nest g te Geradion about Boca.
Wesley Church plans a candlelight service tomorrow and Monday with Rev. G. Jenkin as preacher. The sermon title hints at hope for a new world through song and anthem.
The report lists activities in Western Australia including the annual exams of West Australian U, Haddy’s scholarship progress at University Engineering, the new Mayor Frank Green taking office, Jack Shipard of Geraldton assuming a railway hotel post, Captain Joseph Bryant’s death in Shepparton, and Captain Jog’s past mining roles in Mt Magnet, with Mr I Gregory due in Perth to speak at York and Northam events.
The city scrambles through municipal elections with Molloy as mayoral front runner and Lathisin pushing a strong Labour stand. Major concerns include port labour shortages and a looming industrial pause as western Australia faces shipping and unemployment pressures.
A discharged prisoner recounts brutal treatment by German guards. A wounded Royal Navy petty officer was kicked in hospital while under surgeon care. He describes a group of twelve sick and wounded men being beaten with rifles after protesting being forced to work, with a push that lasted until they were exhausted.
Federal government actions in Brisbane included two complaints against Premier Ryan and others. Victoria district forms a strong committee to support government proposals with named members and appointed organizing roles.
A damaged OCR passage discusses the Yuha railway service and the failed plan to adjust the timetable. Mr Wiljcock asserts the proposed change cannot save the system and new views are needed. Officials weigh options, with farm aid and economy under discussion and potential departmental consequences mentioned. The debate centers on whether to modify the timetable or pursue alternative relief.
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