17 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
1
A Geraldton soldier recounts a fierce trench raid during World War I. He describes heavy fighting, bomb bursts, bayonet clashes, and the capture of a German machine gun. Casualties totaled 33 with several wounded and missing, and survivors received water and whiskey after the ordeal.
An ad likens clogged plumbing to the body with waste buildup and warns against habit forming pills. It promotes Najol by Standard Oil of New Jersey as a safe, non absorbing lubricant not a medicine, easy to take and not causing digestion interference.
At the Victoria Hotel Charlie’s moderate catering announces first mile order with a new feature offering free cab service both to and from the venue for patrons. Contact Whitby’s cohom arrival for details.
A ram named Destiny, once sold in Sydney for 40 pounds after failing to meet expectations, proved its merit through progeny at Cranmore Park and Boolardy. Bred by Walter Hawker lineage, the sheep later influenced stud flocks in Western Australia. The narrative links Destiny to Boolardy and Cranmore Park, noting high fleece weight consistency and eventual recognition of value.
Harvesting operations finish neatly on most Nagawah farms with better yields than expected. Tom Rowan leads in wheat being packed at the railway siding while complaints persist from farmers awaiting early ordered comat groceries. Local race club prepares for Boxing Day grand stand with catering and stalls, as miners note lead price rises boost the industry.
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