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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary notice memorializing a mother figure with distorted names and jumbled phrases. The text references enduring memory and sorrow, but readable details about person, date, or place are unavailable due to heavy OCR corruption.
Fragmentary OCR yields report on grain shipment, court proceedings, and public notices. Names and places are garbled but reference Prematec, Vicons Ty tet Co operative, Wattane, and various witnesses. The text also mentions sheep disease controls, court delays, and local cemetery events amid unclear chronology.
A bustling ad lists beat value fabrics and apparel for the festive season. Men and women can find calico, muslin, undergarments, shirts, caps, hats, and underwear at low prices. Featured are white drill coats, shirts, ribbons, laces, and prints with broad varieties and sizes.
London reports Carpentier defeats Beckett in seconds in a bout noted for Carpentier sharp lefts and rapid footwork. Beckett's defense collapses early as Carpentier lands decisive blows and drives the action to a swift finish.
Rome reports a nationwide strike failure with foreign Socialist leaders worrying about a split in support. The State Minister declares the Bolshevik carnival exhausted and a firm hand on events, predicting a swift return to order.
The second match between Wes and an opponent at Queens Park began Saturday. Towns' innings fell to four wickets for about 40, thenAggressive batting pushed the total to 180. Soccer club posted 104 for eight when drawn. Scores listed show player names and dismissals across both innings, including Pavey, Hungerford, Hutchinson, Carter, and Holmes in various notations.
The fragmented report notes a race win by a female competitor in Alex Todd's era, praising a strong finish and noting she carried any lady passengers. It questions a minute flaw and mentions the Governor General's trophy to be decked in one race. A proposed improved course outline is partially described from jetty to Brewery Tap.
A Fiume message quotes D Annunzio denying plans to seize Dalmatia while President Wilson criticizes a congressional resolution. Wilson says the measure could alter constitutional power and cause confusion in foreign policy, amid debates over relations with Mexico and potential diplomatic actions.
Spectators saw five boats contest a brisk race with Cygnus, Shamrock, Lorna, Ada, and Groper. Ada led at times, Lorna and Lovna spinnaker work moved rivals, while Shamrock and Shaw sock held back the field. Final run featured Ada and Cygnus edging ahead near Crabby’s and the Brewery buoy.
Washington December 8 drastic steps to curb coal use were set to take effect unless miners return to work. Railroad services will be cut in half, traction reduced, and business districts in many cities see reductions as fuel shortages force shutdowns. Affected midwestern industries are compelled to close amid shortages.
In a tight city circuit Stewie General Dreke Arckman, a Nahowoset candidate for the Senate, announced a talk at the Town Hall tonight and plans to press talking points through Bevery year afternoon and a Wangan Hishue route to Geraldfton in the evening. Tomorrow he tours Northernp for further campaigning as the campaign continues amid health concerns and a new political slate emerges.
A 1919 letter from the Mullewa Race Club in Natlewa criticizes Mr Tiller and urges him to participate in organizing the Mullwewa races. The correspondent hopes the secretary Maley will assist, noting Mr Tiller’s actions as pivotal for progress and credit to Mullewa.
Professor flops of Perth dismisses sensational cataclysm claims linked to a December 17 planetary alignment. He notes planets would only produce minor solar effects due to vast distances, deeming the warnings unfounded while acknowledging frequent solar eruptions and incandescent ejecta venturing into space.
Mr Waldecs and Mrs Waldecs of Me Pleasant Paim celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. He remains active in district affairs despite retirement. The couple receives many congratulations from friends and local officials, including Assistant General 13.4 Knowles.
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