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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1917

Page

2

Advent Sunday Services And Funds Drive

A fragmented 1917 notice describes December church events with Advent worship, a silver collection for a fund, Sunday services at 8 am and 11 am and Evensong at 7 30 pm. It notes an Examinations Division session for children ages 8–12, a sale of work by The Ladies Guild, and a Vesity meeting. It also mentions donations and sheep purchases linked to local fund drives and community groups.

Church of England Stvicas Monmow Agctor Ladies Guild

Sequel to Gambling Raid. clothing seized in Fitzgerald Street

Report of a raid at An Lim’s house in Fitzgerald Street on November 10 resulting in the seizure of clothing valued around £4 10s from a Chinese cook Charles Sing. Eleven Europeans and five Chinese detained. witnesses recount three men, including McMahon, and a keeper’s involvement as police seek restitution.

Ft. Gee Hick John Robert Snowden Sty Charles Sing An Lim Fitzgerald Stet Sergt Thomas Provecuter Me Fl Wilsa Tee Elganor X Dantel

Wert Austran Goodwood Meeting Claims Cure

A fragmentary item mentions a supposed cure for deafness described as splendid. It references a product named Auralea sold in packages at 4s 6d each and offers delivery to Aran, at Kirta cre a 19 Bailway Crescent West Croydon Sevey Bagland.

Aran Kirt Bailway Crescent West Croydon Sevey Bagland

Terrible Canadian Disaster Casualty List

Explosion injures 000, felt 100 miles away, casualty roll rising as disaster unfolds with no deaths reported yet.

Unclear OCR item about Ard Company move and Perth personages

Fragmentary text mentions Ard Company WA Casula Soong Srpallows Jett Géraldson J W Clydesdale and Perth related entries. Reads as disrupted obituary or relocation note with university and graphic design references.

Tatan Ard Casula S.W Soong Vymy Ridge J. W Clydesdale Jett Géraldson Perth Maine

Johnston Rabbish libel case yields tiny damages

A hearing in the Johnston Rabbish libel case concluded with a jury awarding the plaintiff a farthing in damages. The judge remarked the verdict shows the plaintiff has no charge, while commentary noted the trial’s cost and limited gain amid broader political and economic concerns.

Johnaton Gardiner Parliamani Ce Tatcheres Les Breyton and Co Weedern Australia France Europe

Fragmented Weather Note Turns Into Brief Item

A damaged OCR fragment describes waivers and approvals with unclear names. The readable portion notes a public or organizational action and mentions associated parties in a terse, non-specific manner. Further details are unreadable.

Referendum debate in electors meeting on conscription

The speaker defended government proposals amid attacks on Warwick Hughes and figures for troop needs. He urged a fair long term wealth levy and supported compulsory training with relief for troops. He argued Australia could not win without conscription argues from Britain’s wartime example and warned against anti white Australia rhetoric while emphasizing unity and duty.

J. Muhany Hughes Witheace Birdwood Haar Hase Kalgoonie Labour Congress Timibor Perth Tray Spoxp Troy Labour Party France Belgium Italy Australia Mc Troy Wagales Shan Anata Austalia Cheves Heapty Chembo Galu Mae

Notable Meeting Backing Unified War Effort Against Germany

A fragmented but determined note shows a meeting ending with votes of thanks to E G Farrington and Gérakiton for support of a united front against Germany. The text highlights solidarity and dedication to the war aim.

Thes Dekgranlion Germany Farrington Oifice Gérakiton

Enthusiastic Northampton meeting backs Hughes campaign

A modest turnout in Northampton on Tuesday heard speakers H. Carson MILG and J. F. Mallany MLA urging support for the Hughes conservar tion on the referendum. W. Snowdon chaired at the Mechanics Institute as expressions of thanks followed by formal adjournment.

Northampton W. Snowdon Mechanics’ Laylituie Messie H. Carson Milg J. F. Mallany Wees Hughes Coupe Renee R. King James Sloe J. Gidett

Referendum Meeting Reported in Geraldine Notes

A fragmentary notice from Geraldine indicates a referendum meeting was held on the date shown. The text references correspondence and attendance but details are unclear due to damage. Further confirmation is needed to identify participants and outcomes.

Wool Appraisement for Perth Wool Show Display

The Perth wool show features a detailed appraisal by Henry Wills and Co for Megara Henry Wills and Camp agents. It notes well grown, sound wool with strong prices expected, and highlights top lots from the Mumgum range achieving about 24d per pound with other combings around 23d.

Forday Wits Aloe Pegtares Ted Perth Megara Henry Wills Caamp Ger Aldon Diguayel Rai Jon J. J. Miere Mumgum Rand Aly

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