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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1917

Page

2

North West affairs to be controlled by incoming minister

The oracle predicts an incoming North West minister will oversee fishery, harbours, lighthouses, jetties, and the State Steamship Service. Wyola Underwood, honorary North West minister, has long representation and aims to advance liberal land tenure and infrastructure for distant settlements.

North West Wyola Owarsey Mote Ae Underwood Scaddan Gryaldton Ali Great Bettge

Homestead Tales and Fremantle Assault Report

Fragmented account from Fremantle notes an assault near Shor and Packenham streets with victims sustaining facial contusions and minor injuries. Police, National Volunteers, and Justices of the Peace are involved. one wanderer was escorted for drunkenness. Tennis club and wool grower notes appear in surrounding items.

Waligag Towanis i Fremantle Daily News Shor Packenham Abe Agsault Salle Froit

Halifax Catastrophe Reports Terrible Death Toll

Fragmentary OCR describes a quake sequence near Halifax causing widespread destruction. Claims of tens of thousands homeless and damage to homes across several miles, with towns up to 150 miles distant affected and many poor residents left without shelter.

Sezweley

School Fire Causes Massive Destruction and Loss

A catastrophic blaze severely damages a school, with estimated costs around 4 million pounds and 20 million dollars. Authorities report extensive damage to facilities and potential long-term impact on students and staff awaiting assessment and recovery plans.

Calamity Causes Police Warrow Escape From Destruction

In the aftermath of an explosion the casualty count rises as authorities work to gauge the full impact. Officials describe chemical flames and lingering hazards while residents brace for further evacuations and safety measures.

Fimo Yhea

Caste at the Town Hall Amid Odd Town Hall Message

A fragmentary notice from Whitby hints at a town hall meeting on caste with attendees urged to join. The garbled text references vocal tones and social hierarchy, suggesting a discussion or vigil on caste dynamics.

Hawtree

Ensoyal Items and Returning Veterans at Perth Station

Trooper J H W Plant among sick and wounded landing from Perth. MPs H K Maley and Texas Green along with Mosses H Gregory and E E Heileman to visit district. Private Cripps discharged after years at front though leaner, nervous about reception. other veterans and locals greet them with friends aboard the train to Northampton.

George Taylue Aenkoe H. K. Maley Texas Green Mosses H. Gregory E. E. Heileman Perth Charles Crops Mumby Northampton Cripps Cheargal Hull Lye

Pupils Pass Second Theory Exam With Honors

Mrs Sherlock reports that pupils who sat the second Theory Examination of the Associated Board of the Royal College and the Royal Academy of Music all passed. Grade I results include Linda Magsh 88 Kath leen Sherlock 75 Mena Rock 84 Mabel Nelson 66. A note mentions generous support for charity and invitations extended to Pageatas and friends to attend.

Mra Sherlock Ted Cross Pageatas

How to Cure Deafness Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement from Worthing claims a remedy cures deafness with a sample and reports quick results. The text suggests a sold tincture priced at four shillings sixpence for postal delivery upon receipt of payment.

Worthing Tieralon

Fatal street accident near Conway's and Co's

A fatal street accident occurred on Magan Terrace on Thursday afternoon involving J. Ward the lorry driver. Olive Grigsby and a cousin were seen walking after school. the coroner and a jury investigated the scene at Coast. The child died soon after the collision, with witnesses noting loose oats and bag remnants found nearby.

Jomy Magan Terrace

Funeral in Geraldton State School Procession

The funeral of the deceased was at the Geraldton State School followed by a hearse. Mr Sim, the headmaster, led the children in the procession. The mourners were the parents. A number of sympathisers joined the cortege.

Geraldton Sim

Keating and Ward Pairs Highlight Local Names in Brief

Keating, Mr and Mrs J Ward, Shee W Ramehsw and tomy Mee B appear in a fragmented local notice. The readable fragments suggest a social or community listing with several named individuals, though full details are unclear from the OCR.

Western Australia Turf Race Meeting Packed With Odds

At the Western Australia turf meeting several horses show strong form including Buoyant, Loch Elvis, Bay Rum, and Kroo Boy among others. Standout entries include Vinalos, Lady Awa, and Lady Aggie in a dense field with multiple handicaps and close odds.

Wester Shelbowme Kroo Boy Lack Warner Lady Awa Vadon Peron Honistrong Aggie

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