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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment mentions funds, ownership, and a nameless party. The readable pieces reference a local matter involving money or property, with unclear names or dates. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise headline and summary.
The text records a series of items from a local council meeting. Art Unions describe winning tickets held by Mr J Cummion and Miss Kenny in relation to a charity draw. Electricity stores authorization outlined, with Mayor noting need for items from the Murchivou Yorwarling Co. Queens Carnival invite discussed, with a visit to Geraldton proposed. Drainage work for Marine Terrace and Durlacher Street corner debated, funds tight but action urged. Carter and Co advertised goods supply provisions noted.
The Coliseum store touts a colossal record sale as rival shops report only minor remaining bargains. Extra Special Big Bargains draw shoppers today with a rush of discounted records and limited stock.
A highly garbled OCR fragment appears to list clothing items and prices. Readable portions mention straw hats and various price-like tokens but lack coherent structure, making it difficult to identify full items, prices, or specific entities. The text mixes English words with misspellings and stray fragments, suggesting a misscanned shop bulletin.
A Red Cross motor ambulance fund benefit concert is planned for Monday evening in the Town Hall. The council lent the hall on condition the electric light charges be paid, and the mayor noted the event would help fund improvements and touring inspections to see what is needed. A timber cargo update names the four-masted schooner Wilbere L. Smith arriving with Oregon and mill timber for Millars Timber and Trading Up.
A letter to the editor quotes a figure denouncing passive workers and calling for decisive action against government policy while claiming imported leaders dominate the movement. The exchange mentions Geraldton residents' support, a guinea donation, and a German trap tactic later described by a front-line soldier detailing a trench mine and decoy chain that killed or injured troops.
The Geraldien Municipal Council met with Mayor Kr WB Fallowfield presiding. Members Cre McGauran Herman Culeldiek Bennet N Bartlett and Dalsiel attended, with EO Bartlett absent. The council discussed Mr Wallis's resignation as ex accountant and agreed to advertise for a new salary of £8 10s per week while deferring Fire Brigade views to the next meeting and awaiting data. The Water Department offered to raise hydrants on May 11 and to replenish coal, urging an early decision due to rising prices. Discussions touched on Commonwealth Public Buildings and a potential start for next year’s work, with Mr Gregory aiming to secure materials and bids. the mayor noted the new buildings may include post office premises and customs house. A formalcknowledgment and thanks were to be sent in due course.
Lica F J Dunn of the 0th Eatt D Coy Geraldson notes in Mil Aig that his recruitment form says he will go into camp the week after Easter. He believes the timing may interest those who have shown a prior interest in his appeal.
The District Engineer Riwarcet presented a plan to place a water stand pipe near the railway yard gates in Marine Terrace. The Mayor supported the location as convenient, while Cobeldick and Bennett questioned its impact on traffic. The meeting approved the plan and discussed finances, margins, and early notices.
A Geraldton meeting of the Commonwealth appeal committee discussed recruiting 50,000 more soldiers. Members sworn in include W. B Farlow Brestal and CR Kempen, Wilcock, Webb, McLaren. Forms from other centers will be referred to local committees for action, with attestations and medical exams encouraged to ease future processing.
In a tense meeting Gernléten Barbosa and Cr Herman clash with Cr Cobeldick over government funding. Cr Daisiel suggests Mr Heitmann assist, while discussions hint at delays and accountability. The board aims to prove responsiveness to the government issue.
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