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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and terms but lacks full sentences or a cohesive event. Hard to identify persons, places, dates, or a clear news item from the readable portions.
The notice announces the death of Velace Meyers at Watlaroa with last residence at Beojren Mill NSW. She was 88 years old and formerly of Preewaruns Hotel Werablia. No further details are provided.
The author argues Germany seeks victory through force to impose terms on rivals and world order. It contends Germany hopes to crush Russia and other foes before American strength fully mobilizes, while Austria and other powers endure shortages. The piece predicts Germany will push for Western front gains and then demand world leadership, prompting a prolonged conflict unless a true peace is secured.
The Trench Comforts Fund art union draw on Monday afternoon with names like Kitchen Bouquet J Gath Gregory Street Rush Therion Flass Moy Tang S Fong and Minuing Maching G Burrows Elywar Strat. A “Guardian office window” curiosity and a contractor named J Britk surface amid a public works matter and a payment dispute. Local announcements include Burings Wr A Waller promoting Friday premiers, plus lighter items about paper and railways, and a Baker and Moore furniture push for spot cash purchases at 2 Branch near Union Bank.
Market notes report cattle weights and pricing changes, plus reports on naval support plans and local enlistment totals for the week ending January 26. The piece also covers agricultural seed practices, private carriages, naval welfare efforts, and a record of January heat with high temperatures reaching near 106 to 108 degrees.
A mangled report from January 29 describes the Queensland floods around Yrisbine. The Nailway Commanji struggles toward Huckhamton, halted near Bajool by Ming potions delaying progress. Rail damage is detailed with the Daw son river bridge and Woulburra line buried under high water.
Brisbane reports a long cyclone impact described as lasting about fourteen hours with damage near Mackay. The event devastated lows and caused an estimated loss around £1,500,000. Stamp stock and related goods were affected, with commodities like OBBEE stamps noted in the wreckage.
At the Police Court this morning John Henry Sorman faced charges for being found on the premises of Kate Moore on Fitzgerald Street on January 21 with unlawful intent to steal. Testimony described his stumbling speech, a night visit to Mrs Moore’s verandah, and a struggle as witnesses attempted to rouse him, leading to his detention by Sergeant Thomas and transfer to the lock up. Witnesses testified about prior nervous reports and a later claim of lodging near the scene, but the prosecution argued the evidence showed intent and presence near the residence. The defence noted intoxication and lack of clear intent, with no conclusive proof of prior offenses, and the case proceeded under magistrate Mr R. Gee.
Fragmentary notice describes a person named Piper and movements involving a hotel with reference to a Victoria location. Details are garbled about return, positions, and a tenth order. The readable fragments mention a new nature and travel between places, but specifics are not clear.
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