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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
2
Hardwicke and Co and Dalgety and Co Limited advertise weekly wool auctions and consignments from Perth to London and Liverpool routes. The notice lists shipping lines, steam navigation, and agents handling wool, phosphates, and farm equipment, urging growers to send wool and Australasia market updates. It emphasizes regular passenger and cargo sailings, trading terms, and agent services across Western Australia and the UK.
Unclear readable fragments mention Stems and Steny with possible reference to Constantine and Gertuer. No coherent event, date, or organization identified. Provide clearer source text for an accurate brief.
The week brought scattered storms in the tropics with a hot spell on the gold fields peaking at 110 degrees in Kalgoorlie on the 21st. A cool change began on the 25th, bringing relief to coastal districts, while Geraldton and nearby areas prepared for the Scouts camp and harvest reports, including wheat varieties Vandilla King and Cunawa with yield details and a coroner inquiry into a local death.
A reader criticizes the rabbit control fences, arguing they are costly white elephants. He urges abolition of the fences, noting rabbits have thrived inside and along the coastline, threatening settlers as numbers grow and spread beyond the controlled areas. He questions the minister's action as inadequate.
The Northampton Jockey Club New Year meeting featured the Coronation Stakes and Imperial Stakes with Lucky Escape narrowly beating Tardy by a head in a close finish. Public action included the Mack Race won by Rasolis and the Publican's Purse won by Caralade, with stewards handling a few minor disputes. The article notes war-time impacts on attendance, a well-patronised special train from Geraldton, and steady winds though favorable spectator conditions overall.
Me EE Heitmann, Geraldton representative, departed on Saturday aboard the Dimboola to attend a conference called by Prime Minister W Hughes to discuss political and other matters. He expects three weeks away, during which local business will be managed by Mr Mickey Hickey, who is not leaving tonight for the A W U conference in Perth and Kalgoorlie. Mickey plans to return to Geraldton before Parliament reconvenes in about three weeks.
The Geraldton Rifle Club recounts Boxing Day fixtures with wind and cold hampering 000 yard abbots. Howe’s seat at the last range stood out while Lattee Bimcowa’s 300 yard effort promised the top prize. The article reflects war era sentiment, listing scores and noting the era’s broader gaze beyond sport as the world contends with conflict.
A damaged clipping shows a poorly legible recruitment notice referencing Germany and a marked reverse, with men stepping forward. The text hints at enlistment and a prelude to an ensuing discussion, but key names and details are unreadable.
Carralade challenged in several Northampton Cup and Hack events at the Nabawah meeting. Edith Dombrain scored a notable win in the Flying Handicap while Greylands led the Northampt on Cup, with Nundu Boy and Mariner close behind. Carralade won the Nabawah Cup ahead of Mariner by a small margin.
A holiday tragedy in Berth results in multiple drownings as a group submerged after a rope chain breaks during a sea bath. Victims include Kathleen Gotwall 18 Tale Engine Street Mtixwtiewm and others aged 35 to 57, with officers naming families at Federation Street Haythorn and Stone Street.
The financial statement issued on Saturday records a deficit of 410,735 pounds against December last year, with the current month totaling 690?000. Compared with December’s figure, a deficit of 79,? was noted, leading to an evaluated balance at month end.
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