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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary sale notice lists discounts on fabrics and lace items. Mentions slightly damaged goods, various prices such as 1 38 6d to 128 6d, with references to voile and cambeic fabrics and handmade lace. Text is incomplete and garbled.
Fragmented text discusses moon phases January 1918 and a political call to action. It references January outcomes like last quarter and new moon, and urges government districts to expedite a scheme amid delays and public pressure. Contains garbled phrases and unclear context.
Geraldton pushes to secure a water supply and accuse prior delays. Government promises and premier assurances fuel hopes the Butler and Bacon works scheme will proceed. Business interests backlash amid criticism of embankment plans and cost.
Market day saw no butter and scarce lemons with several items like rock melons and oranges limited. Buyers were numerous and prices varied for fowl potatoes cabbage and beets while several fruit items such as grapes and plums appeared at modest rates. Church services for Christ Church are scheduled with morning mass and a 7 30 p.m evensong. A church meeting postponed for next Tuesday was moved to the Yorks Me venue.
Reports describe unusually hot weather in Cue and routine coastal observations from the Abro'ion coast. A long historical note recounts the discovery and journey of a Dutch ship relics, plus weather summaries for January, with other local items including church and civic notices interspersed.
A bush fire on Eastern Road near the Prestyterian Cemetery spread this afternoon. Fire Brigade under Officer Rouser arrived with helpers and contained the blaze after about an hour, causing substantial damage to the fencing and severe destruction to brushwood and undergrowth.
A Geraldton reader warns Wimmega Intact Freezing Works manager Barton that centralized capital in Fremantle will hurt districts. He argues northern expansion, cites ongoing market slump, claims shareholders get top prices while non-shareholders suffer, and notes Melbourne market prices around 205 3d with high rates last year.
The Official Press Bureau states that controllers announce ships completing their after March 1 at United Kingdom ports or exceptional ports for mission purpose. Shipping will be free to make arrangements for imports to the United Kingdom and the Allies, with naval and military services fully involved.
Acting Prime Minister Watt announced the government expects soon to wealth the tin plating industry intended to supply all needs. It is not stated who the manufacturers will be or where the plant will start, but Newcastle NSW is a likely site. An expert has been engaged for the project after prior serious attention.
Geraldton readers receive wartime family notices including Princess Patricia’s forthcoming marriage at Westbie Abbey scheduled for February. The item lists local recipients of military honors and casualties, noting Arthur Hugh Nackivell’s Military Medal for bravery, Henry Brow, Private, and H Warburton MM returning home wounded. It mentions J Blinco’s appointment as sub-collector of Customs and reflects on his earlier local involvement with the Druids Lodge. The notice closes with a tribute to Corporal E Worthington KIA near St Quentin and a letter from Captain Chaplain T J O Donnell detailing his death and burial, expressing admiration for his sacrifice.
Today’s races in Western Australia list results across classes. Fourth Class Plate ran six and a quarter furlongs with Sintra first, Mounteas and Bill's Brother following. betting 10 to 1. Third Class Plate First Division over six and a quarter furlongs saw Master Gauze win ahead of Peterwongi and Rob Panic. betting 16 to 1. First Class Plate results include Berzen and Esacar’ats with odds listed. Five and a half furlong Thind Class Gallowat features Belgian, Mountess, Winkfield in top places. betting details incomplete. Advertising notes from Commonwealth Government mention immigration and Australia-Anglo promotion. text is garbled.
At Geraldton the Eighteen Foot Championship race sailed in fine weather featured keen competition. Results list Groper time 7 Ada 65m 42, Cygnus 69m a Lagna Gm 208 4. 4. The Shamrock expired in the round.
London January 17 in the West London Police Court Lt Colonel Tutherland appeared dazed amid questions over a solitary tragedy. Inspector Savage testified he found Major Seton’s body with three bullet wounds and that Rutherford claimed a message was not meant for her. The accused faced remand as the court ordered January.
The French steamer Chapeoi ran aground and sank near the Straits of Messina after a brief perilous danger. About 500 passengers, including Greeks, Russians, and Serbs, perished or were lost in the disaster.
French aviator Fonch plans an Atlantic crossing from the Irish coast in spring aboard a large Beitiadt aircraft. The endeavor is targeted for March or April with the goal of a record-setting flight.
The Viceroy of Ireland Viscount French convened a Dublin meeting with a strong hand policy. Reports suggest the aim is to deter Sinn Fein and steer Ireland toward moderation, with observers noting his Home Rule stance but readiness to enforce order until public support shifts.
The Mechanics Institute hosted a billiards night against the Railway Institute with four wins for the home side and an aggregate 18 points margin. Attendees praised friendly rivalry and anticipated future meetings while light refreshments were served.
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