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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary obituary vignette from a period paper recounts a death on Decent day in Wagin. It laments long illness and limited cures, noting solace found in prayers and a resting tribute from kin. Names and details are garbled but imply a family bereavement with local mourning.
An article outlines plans for a Geraldton Week with a boxing day and New Year events. The Geraldton Traders Association leads arrangements to attract visitors, boost entertainment, and develop Geraldton as a premier holiday resort. It highlights plans for a yacht display, evening events, and a major sports program, aiming to establish an annual Geraldton Week.
Local notice states no Guardian issue on Saturday December 22 and the office will close from Saturday to Monday. A separate sale advertisement notes mortgage property auction by James C Kidd at 12 noon on December 22, offering Geraldton Bahwrban Lot 174, four acres on Greanough Road with dwelling and fixtures.
The Belgian Relief Art Union draw was held Saturday evening at the King Theatre with Mrs W E Randis and Mrs G A Kempton as joint hon secretaries. Prizes ranged from 1st 215 to 4th 39 8. tickets can be claimed from Mrs Kempton Marine Terrace. Proceeds totaled 815 1x, deemed a satisfactory result by promoters.
Federal politics note shows no recount in the Wide Bay contest. The Liberal candidate Mr Cotwe led by a 46 vote majority, with results and specifics not fully clear in the fragment.
The Geraldton Chamber of Commerce reports progress in halting a government plan to ship wheat from the port to Fremantle. Mr Drew and a Perth colleague pressured the Minister for Lands to drop the scheme, citing financial and community impact. A letter from EE BetrayN P.S notes wheat already moved from Yandanooka and conveys season's greetings.
Meeting notes reveal a call to bar a public oath on the recreation ground amid protest over booth access and funding to the Patriotic Fund. Councillors objected to notice requirements and potential penalties, while several members urged keeping the event and refreshments for attendees.
The Vandeville company led by the Melides-Roy combination of French presidi taxeurs and illusionists to appear at the Town Hall on Boxing Night. The troupe, fresh from Sydney and various Australia tours, features Brenda Grant Edith Nicholson Guy Thent Ast Bortal Lynton and Wools Cyril Woods. Proceeds support the local Santag Fund during the December season at the Town Hall with reserved seats available without extra charge.
Final acceptances for the Perth Cup and Mallway Stakes list runners and jockeys, detailing weights and draw positions. May include distances, race dates, and venue specifics for the upcoming meeting.
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