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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
2
Local sports notes outline team rosters and matchups with several player names and venues referenced, indicating upcoming games and standings. The fragmentary text lists players and places such as Marina Terrace and Laing with partial team initials, signaling a schedule update from a regional league.
PPIRG and Jargon depart Geraldton for Fremantle around December 20. Aldderoo leaves Fremantle for Geraldton. Taro sails Geraldton for Fremantle around January 5, 1915. Gorgon leaves Fremantle for Geraldton Nor West ports Java and Singapore around January 7.
Long dispatches describe British and German naval actions amid World War I hostilities. The text praises British efforts against German forces, notes losses and evasive moves, and discusses impact on sea routes and global supply lines. It mentions Admiral Shurdos and the pursuit near Ashgemia and the sinking of German vessels, with Australian involvement hinted.
The Greenough Roads Board discusses the annual financial statement and local repairs including repaving and motor tar. Community notes cover municipal events, church services, Salvation Army anniversaries, and plans for Back Beach shelter while shipping and gas works topics are touched.
This afternoon at Ghang Park Turf Club racing features Gosnell's Plate run over 0 furlongs with Irwin Park Ladyrude Chestermiss and Batting among the entrants. Gosnell's Purse over 0 furlong lists Boves as a participant with unclear final placing.
Fragmentary wartime note warns that any German advance would trigger harsher punishment, suggesting the small Heligoland encounter foreshadows broader military retaliation and future conduct.
A fire destroyed Edison’s electric works causing extensive damage and loss of all power posts. No injuries were reported as firefighters battled the blaze and containment efforts continued through the night.
In a yacht race, the Enchanteur and other boats faced delays as the Mantara collided with 2 Gshingtat causing serious damage. The Nancy broke a hobdtay and abandoned the race, while several boats including Dorothy Sim and Cam tela 90m 3 faced glitches.
A market list from Victoria shows pricing for poultry and vegetables. Items include turkeys at 18s per pair, geese, goslings, ducks, and a range of vegetables with weights and unit prices. Prices are given as shillings and pence, reflecting a local sale listing.
A fragmentary report notes individuals and items connected to the Australian force, mentioning a hero contingent and preparations before the New Year. It references Maley born at Ureenough and wartime sentiments, with remarks on Marine Terrie and Mr W. MWe Kenzie, plus a sense the country is looking well after the recent rain.
Geraldton scored 190 in reply to Mailways 79 at Queens Park this afternoon, with 87 by the principal contributor. Railways began their second innings with promising progress before Howell and Smith highlighted the fielding as the innings progressed. detailed first innings figures and dismissals follow from the match report.
The December 1 meeting of the Geraldton district board notedTreasury debit balance and payments, audit observations on valuations, and proposed next steps. It reports on Alex Todd gravel pit repairs, a £100 road repair credit, and mentions upcoming annual subsidy decisions and local government plans.
Telegrams report a banknote robbery in Melbourne involving 2000 notes and 28 arrests. Officials debated committee appointments for a city council proceeding, with amendments and appeals among Cr Cobeldick and Cr Kendrick amid mayoral guidance and procedural delays.
The Aquat club outlines arrangements for Boxing Day events with H Barwell as chair. Members assign roles for refreshments, marque location, and a trolley trip price of 1d. A wireless station event is noted, with donations and a busy all-day programme led by officers and volunteers.
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