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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
2
The piece reflects on wartime losses and relief that soldiers face fewer dangers now, promising a brighter Christmas as gifts arrive from home. It lauds Australia’s relative safety and prosperity, urging continued effort to secure a return to better days and a peaceful future with loved ones safely home.
In a Christmas message dated Tuesday December 24 1918 the writer notes the world pauses for celebration yet faces disquiet from war. He cites millions in a life and death struggle and questions how peace on earth can be spoken while science and industry fuel destruction and evil persists. The piece contrasts Christus ideals with ongoing conflict.
The passage celebrates a reawakened Christmas spirit after four weary years. It expresses gratitude and welcomes a festive season with hearty joy, hoping to greet one another tomorrow with real feeling and a sincere wish for happiness.
Local notices report Boxing Day publishing pause for the Guardian and a Christmas night concert on the Esplanade with the combined town choirs and a program featuring The Helibajah Chorus and The Heavens are Telting. Prince of Wales visited Australia and inspected troops. Maiden yacht race planned. large property sales in Midands district. poison baiting policy for settlers discussed by the land board.
A historical note discusses the Geraldton Railway Institute and local opposition to its social stance. It mentions the director Logan and the impact on opportunities, with reference to agriculture changes and remarks attributed to a Globe writer. The piece notes plough areas expanding and praise for farm labor contributions while acknowledging controversy.
Ledge tary purchased by the government for £6000 three years ago and the offer was accepted. A temple to the Semmenge stone may be involved with a date around 2000 to 1000 BCE or earlier. Excavations yielded stone tools and bones, with about 200 other similar stone circles across Great Britain.
A strange tale from London about a deaf and mute family whose dog becomes an intelligent helper. The animal answers doors, signals knocks, and guides household members with tail wagging and pawing when needed. The report mentions local shops and a branch of a bank in the city context.
In a long letter, a reader discusses the history of breeding at the Cornwall Station on Beaufort and Williams Rivers, praising Kendinup blood sires and Merino ewes, noting high weights and strong flocks. He urges centralized, selective breeding, year round planning, and careful wool handling to improve quality, urging restraint in overproduction.
Fragmented notes discuss wool quality and price expectations across Western Australia and Victoria. Mentions supply of knives for sale, appraisals of wool up to March, and several port and district dates including Fremantle Albany and Geraldton, with totals around 80 000 bales to be dealt with.
A late NetroonNine innings saw Northampton defend or chase in a disrupted game at home. Baddera fielded, Booth and others contributed runs with Booth top-scoring in first innings and McDonald and Logan among responders in the second. Several batsmen failed to reach double figures as errors and absences affected play.
The report lists arrivals and departures for Christmas and New Year holidays. Magistrate appointment for Victoria district noted for Mr P A Grauvile of Morews. People traveling include Mr FW Buckley of Avon Gazette, Mr Christe of Geraldton agency, and Sergeant Gordon S. Gunn home for Christmas after service in France.
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