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GAVON LUCAS, Resident Secretary.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
2
GAVON LUCAS, Resident Secretary.
A jocular remark attributed to the Honorary Minister claims Labour is in, while ministers face scrutiny over their actions in the coming months. The working majority vanished after the Rochome by-election, with defections from the Latwar and Country Parties shaping the political outlook and Jolineton’s stance cited as adverse to current leadership.
The text outlines party defections and loyalties as Labour and Opposition maneuver before a critical confidence motion. Key figures like Mr Fraddan, Mr Johnston, Mr Gardiner, and Mr Scaddan are discussed amid fears of ministry stability, potential resignations, and strategic delaying tactics. The piece hints at a volatile parliamentary clash likely to reshape government control.
Christ Church tolls announce 11 am service by Mattie at Pim Street with Evensong at 2 pm at East Chapman and Christmas Day Holy Communion at 7, 8 and 11. Geraida High School plans a charity bazaar and sale during the annual concert next Tuesday to aid the Sandbag Fund, with students donating items and hosting a bazaar. A letter from administration notes a resignation/personal move of John Cave of Gresnough Road in Bear Geraldben to Margeret Cave.
Community notices cover a race train timetable to Northampton and a 8 pm departure from Geraldton. Church services at Presbyterian and Wesley churches are listed with Christmas events, concerts, and open air summer services planned. Local announcements include ratepayer meetings, a Peak Hill shooting case update, yacht club races, and fundraising efforts for the Megan Rother Fund and soldiers’ relief during recreation week.
Handicaps listed for the Picnic Meeting on December 28 include Flying Stakes six furlongs with entrants Oakover Militent Yorba Richhaven Lady Ruth Edith Newbold Donbrain Herolite Carratada. Second Class Hack five furlongs Edith Daeade Tonbrain Bush De Carratade Farber. Picnic Handicap one and a quarter miles with Don Robin Militest Golden Spur Mertipelle Newlatd Trunkeena. First Class Hack Race features Don Robin Richshot Le Roi Rae's Queens. Welter Handicap seven furlongs Oakover Don Robin Poobable Garaminds Golden Spur Richhar Kenloth Lady Ruth Trunkeens. Acceptances due by December 22.
The committee reports receipts of £54 6s 4d and expenses of £214 1s 1d leaving £1004 10s 9d. £18 in prescriptions remain unpaid. Secretary James Cunningham authorised communications with the federation amid wartime limits on enemy subject employment and union protests.
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