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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary old notice mentions Hardwicke and CQ J C Kennedy as veterinary surgeon and dentist. Includes garbled addresses and advertising phrases for Millinery and bargains. Names such as Fuller’s, Victoria, May are partially legible amid damaged text.
The article notes Queensland Insurance Company urges investors to seek the lowest current rates for stock keeper ances and related financial options. It highlights the pursuit of favorable terms in a fluctuating market.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline moon phases dated January 1915 with scattered phrases. It references oversea latitude, calendar elements, and a mention of Guadar but lacks coherent details. The readable elements are isolated and do not form a complete event.
A shipping agents notice lists steamship movements including Charon sailing Geraldton to Fremantle then Darwin via February 4 1914 and Gorgon sailing Fremantle to Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore via February 3 1914 with Geraldton departures to Fremantle March 18 and related legs through February and early March involving Dalgety and Go. Ltd. as agents.
W E Dennis of Fi Street expresses heartfelt thanks to many friends for expressions of sympathy on the death of his mother Mrs Dennia. Special thanks to Mrs J C Kidd and Nurse Ethell Tor for their care and kindness.
Colonial secretary Drew advances steps to reopen the 40 acre Sagem Mead mine in Northampton district with Mrs Jray, amid past failures and legal/ownership tensions. The mine yielded rich galena carbonate specimens in the 1860s but stalled due to partner complications and financial disputes. News notes also mention local millinery events and damages at a crop standing.
The Commonwealth and New South Wales advisory committees review Pure Food Act regulations to harmonize state rules while avoiding undue burden on traders. They plan a twelve month lead time before labeling rules take effect and investigate automatic stamp machines amid inconsistent outputs. Weather, polo, film, and local sports brief notes follow.
January 26 luncheon at the Exhibition Building announced Lord Denman plans to resign as Governor General and depart for England this year due to health concerns. Premier Cook and Mr Wait joined others in expressing regret at his impending resignation and wish him well.
Roy, longtime Mt Magnet bank employee, received a farewell gift before his holiday. Geraldton locals recall his WA Bank service. Tom Morris notes cattle fattening conditions as Sanstone trade improves. Rev Father O Hara returns from Nousarr to Sandatone for holidays. Mrs McKenzie Gratt and family depart Yonget for the Marwora region and Eastern States for about three months.
Unclear text fragments describe odd phrases and possible observations. The garbled lines mention individuals, items like lace, and names or places that are unreadable. No coherent event or person details emerge to form a solid news item.
OCR text fragment mentions a new campaign, gates, tolls, and people at a venue with unclear purpose. The readable items include references to a meeting or posting at a port or gate and several named roles, but details remain fragmented and uncertain.
Fragmented notes reference Sauter Cross Tanwar and a nine line garble. Partial phrases mention a five o'clock event, a 200K towel, and a mood issue tied to a public space, with unclear actions or outcomes.
The intertitle yachting competition on the Swan River results show the Sydney boat Lustralan taking first place in the Eighteen Foot Championship. Vanity finishes second with Weetaua video Worth third as of January 27.
The political Labour League opened in Sydney with about 200 delegates. A vote—87 to 72—decided that press representatives should not be admitted to the conference.
The Australian Amateur Swimming Championship Carnival opened in Brisbane on January 25. Barry won the 100 yards title with Longworth second and Finlay third. In the 4330 yards event Longworth finished first ahead of Mat Spedingfeld second and Sauna dors third.
Brisbane January 26 reports the 440 yards championship led by Longworth and Springfield with Healey fourth. In the 220 yards breast stroke Finlay of WA won with Finney second and Fox third as Burn set a 10 second record.
Interstate cricket report notes Victoria and New South Wales in a continued match from Sydney dated January 26. Lineups include Collins Kelleway Macartney Bardsley Marley Andrews Barbour Folkard Massie McKew with several players not out.
A damaged OCR fragment lists several proper names and a date line but remains largely unreadable with missing context. The readable items include personal names and scattered terms, offering little concrete event detail for a full summary.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Vistar, volunteers and a local effort tied to a 3 percent amount. It references a continuing campaign and a public appeal but details are unclear due to the garbled text.
Fragmented OCR text mentions women, wartime housing and proposals. Key names and places are unclear, but it notes civil war era housing issues for women and proposals. The readable segments reference Lonion and Samary and a plan involving a payment or vote related to war needs.
London reports a Parliamentary discussion on increased taxation as Mr C B J Hobhowe urged public support while others grew weak in backing higher duties. Hobhowe warned taxpayers they might regret if Mr Lloyd George pressed for more revenue, unless resistance stayed firm.
London coal porters demand a penny more per ton for Naualine coal. Several firms showed willingness by offering the extra penny per ton. The strike continued as workers refused to load ships and stayed off work.
Mr Henry Stead, editor of the Australian edition of the Review of Tevs letters claim signs of a remarkable change in Australian attitude toward defence measures. He notes calls for drastic and prompt reductions due to the Treasury’s limited funds and cites a figure of 25,990,008.
Readable fragments invoke literary references and period narration with disjointed phrases. The garbled lines mention Oliver Twist style figures, writers and medieval crusaders, creating a collage of cultural images without a clear news event or identifiable people.
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