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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
2
A terse local notice records Seratchton Gungding in a country full and justi on Saturday January 12 1918. Details are limited but the entry references a local justice proceeding for the country.
A garbled report mentions a boxing confrontation between two strong men ending with a dramatic finish as the crowd witnesses a dramatic spectacle. It also references a “Flame of the Yahoo” and upcoming services, evensong, and a private Green funeral at a local church with memorial notices.
The Board of Management will meet Monday at 3 p.m. Geraldton Races entries close Monday for January 28 meeting. Mail for soldiers in England and France closes Monday morning at 5 a.m. at Geraldton Post Office. another mail for England closes at 6 40 p.m. Tuesday. Beaitte at Northampton and Nabewal dates given with amended times causing dissatisfaction.
A reader letter to the Chen Len Kee show criticizes handling of a local affair. The correspondent mentions a returned soldier and urges action, with a note about calling and collecting information or clarification from Mr Web.
A damaged OCR fragment notes an auction item titled Aura jon sold in type at an alleged event in Railway Crescent Croydon Surrey England. The readable words reference deafness cure claims and noises, with unclear context or complete sentences.
Announcement of Private Leonard Green, son of the Mayoress of Geraldton, dying last night at Fremantle Base Hospital after a sudden illness believed linked to a railway accident. He was about 19, recently joined the ALF, and his death prompted a firing party by local soldiers. family and a large group gathered in Fremantle as news spread.
The text records a referendum writ return showing No leading with a 164895 majority against Yes. It lists first and second class plates with horses and betting odds, including Golden Mead and Bright Sky, and notes a dead heat for third in the five and a half furlong division and Welter handicap.
A chaotic Perth city page notes a Christmas visitor tale of a man who paid 30 in banknotes to a woman, a banked note mystery, and a court inquiry. It surveys heat, scarce fruit, price spikes, and fruit contracts, plus street accidents, a contested land subdivision, and soldiers housing plans tied to defense needs.
A chaotic record describes a council meeting led by Mayor Frank Gapoa and council members. Discussions touch on hunger, employment, church vestry matters, and a request for aid to address local issues. Mention of Hungerford and Dumperiond hints at governance challenges and delays.
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