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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

2

Christmas Cheer Amid War Weighs On Town

The town faces a somber Christmas as war clouds persist. Citizens pledge to fight on until a lasting peace and support for those at the front remain paramount. Despite hardship, a hopeful tone prevails for family joy, children’s gifts, and communal resilience. Merry Christmas to all.

Barriei Goodwall Europe Western Asia Finne Fife Germany Shen Christmay Bey Gith Ax Pyetlod Father Christmas

Astronomical Calendar Notes for December Dates

Astronomical excerpts list December 2 as full moon, December 9 as fast quarter, and December 25 as Lie December with unclear context. Observers note lunar phases and probable celestial events in this period, reflecting a historical calendar style.

Vist Wharter Derender Lie

Public Library and Holiday Post Office Notices

Local and general notices explain library services for holidays in Geraldton and altered post and telegraph hours. Details include Christmas and New Year arrangements, specific open times, and restrictions for letter carriers mail and pillar receivers. A separate note promotes feather consignments by Mrs Heron of the Row Marche.

Christmas Sobriety Plans and Local Notices

A regional journal outlines soberminded Christmas planning with gifts and home arrangements, lists charitable prizes for a local club, and notes travels of ships and trains. Public notices cover tax forms, missing person reports, aquatic sports fundraisers, church services, and community events in Geraldton and surrounding areas.

Adrift guesswork hobbles WH payment plea analysis

A terse ad hints at reasons behind a willing payer facing an extra two pence or more. No names or places are attached, leaving the core question of why additional charges arise. The note implies financial pressure or policy changes driving higher payments.

The Turf Racing in Western Australia Boxing Day Acceptances

The Victoria District Club lists acceptances for the Boxing Day picnic meeting. races include Flying Stakes about six furlongs with favorites and weights, Hack Brace and Edith Dombrain entries, and several handicaps such as the Mile and Welter, featuring horses like Nundy Hoy, Golden Spur, Nandy, and Lady Ruth among others.

Benefit Oreylands Nundy Hoy Mariner Bas Canatade Nundy Hero

Perth Racing Meeting Report From This Day

Perth racing notes list events including Jumpers Flat Race and Perth Stakes with odds and outcomes. Jockeys and horses such as Sir Furlowm and Yillawarra appear among race entries and betting, with a brief description of the Fyrount and final positions.

Perth Mernhoy Sir Furlowm Uigheate Aa Yillawarra Striehl Bemgie. W

Northampton Jockey Club New Year's Day Meeting Nominations

The Northampton Jockey Club lists weights and nominations for New Year’s Day races. Notable entries include WACK BACK, Le Kor, Teddy Dear, Bonny Jean, Donner, Golden Lock, Mingo, Gol den Spur, Curlaminda, Nunda Boy, Honour Bound, Mariner, Meriinelle A129, Vera M, Fidense, Black Jack, and Nasalis. Acceptances have been extended until next Wednesday. A full handicap list will appear in Taltrrwall’s Commonwealth Motel and at the Victoria District Turf Club secretary’s office Tuesday night.

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Nahawab Stakes and Related Races Details

The record lists several horse races with weights and entrants for a December 30 meeting. Notable items include the Six Furlongs race with entrants such as Mingo and Nendy, the Settlers' Stakes featuring Spur and Raxotin, and the One mile and a quarter Cheylands. Handicapper Steve Maddy signs the note.

Nabwah Cep Cheylands Mingo Carl Nine Mariner Carralade Gulden Spur Nandy Sie Furlong Nouda Hoy Hawor Buand Bay

Cadet P OConney and Major Kish Return Home

Poster P OConney of Mangement and Major Kish are among the wounded. plans mention their arrival by Tuesday and accompanying spouse. Reports speak of arduous experiences and hopes for quick recovery, with the public awaiting further updates on the condition and travel arrangements.

P. Oconney T'Sitcuck Kidd Mt Heme Kish Hee

Gearl DTon Vacht Cl Event Feud Over Race

A feuding dispute at a local rowing event caused confusion as a race was signalled off and halted. Officials plan to reschedule on a fixed date at the Rowing Shadow venue, Thursday morning at 10 oclock.

Umd Cogmes Torslay

Tragedy At Far West Stage Theatre Investigation Underway

Police search for missing persons following a tragedy near Malis Cope. Commissioner of Police leads a team in the vicinity seeking clues about five weeks since the incident. The report cites Michael O Gonnor and an Algom native among those involved as authorities coordinate investigations.

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