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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR mentions a January quarter, a person named Jen Tt and a soca fan. No clear event, team, or outcome discernible beyond vague references to a last quarter and date.
The notice lists Church of England schedule for Chast and Yalgoo with Matins and Evensong times on the second Sunday after Bodhany and Wednesday Baptisms and Intercession. It reports a Thursday council meeting where Mr Stone questions intervention in mining matters and water supply. It notes wheat reception delays at Geraldton and transport issues to Meribarton and Walkaway, with the mayor promising representations in the coming quarter.
A scrambled report outlines a swarmlike sum of £16,000,000 to aid Australian farmers next Monday, with allocations tied to wheat harvests and state outputs. It details tax refunds, railway proceeds, and costs, plus a note on the War Profits Tax and penalties for late returns. It lists auction notices, furniture offerings from Johnny All Sorts, and Salvation Army and church announcements, including local elections with two wards declared elected and no contests.
Melbourne January 18 report that at the Treasurers Conference it was decided the Commonwealth advances to the States should total 3,000,000 pounds. Western Australia’s share would be 700,000 pounds. Authority was given to raise a local loan of
Harry Cx MLL.C reports receiving a telegram from Loadve stating his second son, Cecil Frank Carson, who left Western Australia as a sergeant weeks ago, has been in the officers training school at Oxford, as reported by the commission.
Minister for Education Mr H P Colebatch outlines steps to expand training for returned soldiers. He recalls McNamara led a program with Indian and British assistance, now a comprehensive scheme ready for War Council submission aimed to begin February 10, aligning with normal technical classes. The plan will continue postwar to accommodate growing trainee numbers.
The day’s races at Perth feature Jompers Flat Ace and Roma’s Dresiu among top finishers. Lundy Sue wins after Red Banner, with betting at 7 to Lagst Winker and 6 to 1 against the field. details include orders like Sir Rhubarb and Peronms with various payouts.
The article lists weights and entries for several races at Victoria District Turf Club upcoming meeting on Monday January. Beattie Stakes includes Mural Maid Nonplussed Nundy Boy Carl Minds Taday Lady Lupin Fussight and others. First Class Hack Race five Furlongs features Mouletar White Jenner Corte Belay Comi doe Bay by Nundy Tuchhaven and more. Haig Handicap One mile shows Cryatabel Grimylinds Koserial Radstrug Mural Maid Nonpl used names include Car lamiods Carralate Nundo Boy Gallea Spur White Jenner Corrie and Lady Ruth among others. Birdwood Purse Deven Furlongs lists several entrants including Koserial Nonplussed Mur al Maid and Gallea Spur with various weights.
The Minister for Mines Mr C Hudson arrived in Geraldton with Mr Angelo and Mr Montgomery to inspect the lead industry. A civic reception followed with the Mayor and MLC J M Drew in attendance. Talks covered plans for a smelter, Yuna railway services, water supply, and district prospects for base metal investment.
Telegrams report a series of extensive mail bag robberies in Sydney over ten months. A March 7 note lists two suspects from New South Wales and other records indicate items were seized or released during the incidents.
The report outlines turmoil in the national government as factions clash over a ministry reconstruction. It notes defections, intrigues, and the probable appointment reshuffle to form a new cabinet within weeks.
Senator Pearce cites little hope for recovery in Russia and notes uncertainty over leadership changes. He mentions Labour Party ties and reports about potential reshuffles involving Hughes and Fish, with speculation about parliamentary loyalties and possible relocation to Atwellcn.
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