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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
2
The readable fragments indicate names Wer Commery Foith and Justine involved in a Tuesday notice dated December 14. No clear event details or location are provided in the legible text.
A mid December report outlines a regrettable accident at the Commonwealth Hotel cabling site injuring lines and prompting temporary service cuts. The Weirvabie conduit damage is fixed, new power plant parts arriving, and extension plans for the water and gas systems are under way. Community notices include a cinema and Christmas fundraiser, British era public notices, and reports on parliamentary activity, fire brigade competition, Northampton church service, and local land clearing plans with the Government.
Ship movements include Gorgon leaving Geraldton for Fre mantle about December 20 and Minderoo leaving Fremantle for Geraldton on December 24 with further destinations. A charity picture night at Kingy Theatre raised funds for Mrs Poa with a stated profit and expenses report. results mention £99 worth of tickets and overall satisfactory closure.
A Meekatharra mining lecture by De Conway Clarke is planned at the Rady Band offices discussing local geology and prospecting. The Moora Meral and Fresh Air League report finances, student outings, and council replies involving Geraldton, with plans to continue campaigns and youth programs.
A Friday game at Dongarra Recreation Ground saw Dongarra beat Walkaway Clube in a brisk local cricket contest. Details of the match are unclear due to damaged text but the Dongarra side is noted as the winner.
A large crowd met at the Coupert Chambers to press the Government for an immediate start on harbour works in Geraldton. The meeting urged a deputation to Perth, led by the Mayor, to secure a substantial loan share and speed up construction to curb unemployment and stimulate local trade.
Local officials and MPs clash over proposed employment measures in a tense session. The debate centers on funding and timing, with plans to spur work for the 490,000 unemployed and prevent mass migration to port towns. The harbour project and depot expansions are cited as potential relief, while critics warn against rushed action without clear outcomes.
A fragmentary text discusses a local government district, surveillance, and data collection needs. It mentions public access and interim measures while awaiting officials and records, with emphasis on a pending case and the role of settlers.
Unreadable OCR yields scattered items: mention of Geraldion Cub practice and weather impact, a hockey or oilers score pair, recruiting dabble, and a local council election with a candidate named Bonglram. Also references to McC eep, Wakineam on the floor, and a team led by McGauran D. J. at St Fontie in June with Coach Benoit Gusoat.
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