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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
2
The note lists lunar phases for January 1918 including last quarter on January 56, new moon on the 15th, end of month quarter on January 19, and full moon on January 37, implying a dated or mistranscribed record of phase dates.
Fragmented text outlines political crisis after a defeat tied to Mr We ML and Mr Hughes. It notes disappointment among supporters and conjecture about power shifts, with references to Prime Minister, West, and national fate.
A fragmented report notes government tension with a no-confidence stance and party fatigue, alongside a local fire incident that damaged a wheat stack and railway concerns. It mentions officials, the press, and community responses, with brief glimpses of commercial notices and auctions.
The text urges nationalists and officials to unite and end quarrels, promising that joint effort will unlock resources and advance the nation. It stresses a common duty to work toward a strong future, despite internal divisions and rivalries.
Geraldton observers report the third wool appraisal will start March 29 in Geraldton and finish by the end of the year, with a total of 2000 bales expected. Minister for Mines and Railways Mr AL Hudson leads a weekend visit, arriving Friday with other parliamentarians, lunch in Nabawa, and a tour of Northampton mines before returning to Perth Tuesday night. Also reported is a drowning incident near Chapman River where nine year old Aubrey Burt aided a swimmer, aided by first aid training and local emergency personnel.
The Victoria District Turf Club outlines a January 28 meeting with stakes including Six Farkense India and Nandy Boy in the main events. Featured races include the Five Furlongs and Haig Handicap One mile with entrants such as Indra Carlaminda Cryptabeh Ahual Maid Roserial Golden Spar Canatade Ni Gapvlands Lady Ruth Redwing. The Birdwood Purse segment lists Indra Nundy White Jena Casta Richhoven Nundy Noserial Cocrie Gollan Spur and more.
News from Geraldton reports enlistees and medical discharges including Private Pennn, son of tre Pan, invalided from France, and Quarter Major Sergeant Blan cows noted among Perth passengers. Local names such as Mabel Walker and Geraldton Telephones are mentioned with new Perth postings and well wishers. Casualties list includes Corporal Tabor Watson Siper Chayman and others wounded or killed in action.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Ute Lite Private Leonard Thomas Gren son of Geraldton mayor Frank Green. The burial followed full military ceremony with Geraldton city forces, a Perth infantry detachment, and civic representatives in attendance. The service at Christ Church included a solemn procession from Gregory Street and a final graveside rite reflecting the town’s respect for the fallen serviceman.
Fragmentary text references gratitude to a person named Jete and a wish to assist. It mentions race, destiny, and a religious benediction. The passage is incomplete, with garbled phrases and uncertain attributions, limiting clear event or context.
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