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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
2
An OCR fragment from 8B Grimish references The Don Outfitter Senda and an unclear order. The garbled line to “Order, Goods soul par retara” suggests a catalog or purchase note with stray words. Readable items are minimal, no clear dates or entities beyond the names.
Astronomical snippet outlines muon phases for July 1915. Mentions first quarter around July 20 and subsequent phase around July. Lacks full clarity but records basic phase timing for the muon in that month.
A brief fashion item notes how attire reflects personal taste and character. It highlights color choices, fit, and overall presentation as signals of style.
A dense critique argues Australians face a political truce delay during war, noting 40000 or more will be abroad and unable to vote. It warns Labour bills may be party aims, urging delay until hostilities subside and domestic matters dominate the election. It questions Prime Minister Fisher and the timing of referenda ballots amid the Dardanelles and Western Front tragedy.
The parents insert a memorial notice for Walter Bernard McNeece who died at the Victoria Memorial Geraldton on July Sun stay of July, aged 1 year and some months. The note laments being forgotten and speaks of broken hearts, wishing him rest in power.
A misread clipping lists aims marriages and deaths birth data from UAE region. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Movements of ships Mosary Duigety and Co. Ltd report Gorgon leaving Fremantle July 4 for Geraldton then for Northern Waters Java and Singapore on duty. Chars leaves Geraldton for Fremantle around July 6. Farvo leaves Fremantle for Geraldton and Northern West ports Java and Saupe on July 20. Anieros departs Geraldton for Fremantle around July 25. Hilandia leaves Sydney with Melbour ne and Adelaide on July 17 for Fremantle then Fremantle 24 to Albany 25 for Adelaide. Malnouree and quad Bydoay departures noted.
The Federal Government aimed to test third line referenda bills to amend the Constitution. Voters rejected the measures by a narrow margin two years earlier, with supporters pressing again. It is likely the third attempt will pass, increasing Commonwealth powers and drawing strong campaigning.
Notice outlines relief consideration for mining industry workers who ceased work within two years before February 1 1915. Applicants must prove illness linked to employment and present timely proof to the Board of Control. Payment eligibility depends on clear causation and time limits.
A large meeting at the Council Chambers backed forming a Ladies Branch of the St Johns Ambulance Association. Miss Nina At the meeting led plans, with Mrs Whit Geld named secretary provisional. Five lectures will be held, instructor J Ken drick to teach, and classes run Sunday afternoons at the Town Hall.
Belmont Park racing card delayed this afternoon due to rain. In Victoria VRC results Abe Foes today show Maiden Hurdle Two Miles won by Tramco Welter while Grand National Hurdle Three miles saw Wathfarnhae prevail with odds 14 to 1. Winter Handicap included Gun and Quarter Mile entries with Defence noted.
Scores from the Geraldton recreation ground report a lopsided fire brigade victory as quarter by quarter tallies are listed with goals behinds and posts. The piece also notes team strengths and a charity event at Queens Park, plus local notices on church services and a police remand in Geraldton.
Government plans to revert to a 48 hour week for railway staff in Western Australia provoke strong opposition. The Minister for Railways acknowledged a newspaper statement about preparations for maintenance work, noting harvest pressures and possible retrenchment if the change spreads across the service. Unions reportedly oppose a partial shift, urging a systemwide application. The move could affect workshops and the northern service from Monday, with ministers confirming the policy start.
Irwin District Progress Association held a June meeting at the Hall with Dr Barnlett presiding. Minutes reported a public meeting about agricultural trustees. Arbor Day plans were set and a fence repair need noted. Port Denison matters and a serious illness in Perth affected the Hughes family. sympathy offered.
The Rev will conduct morning services with a hymn audience titled Those who game at Tome. An evening service for younger and women Wille will be held. The subject Mercy in The Story a Selfish Ambition. Sunshine will sing a song and the choir will conduct gy not the monthom I.
The Patriotic Fund Committee met at the Times office. Mayor A. Ac Remptrn presided as attendance grew. They approved immediate steps to solicit funds and set a weekly relief scale for soldiers with children, detailing a 24 week aid program and contributions to a military relief fund.
A severe train crash occurred near the Cue line at mile 198 from Meekatharra to Perth. The driver braked hard to avoid two cattle on the line but failed to stop, derailing a water train and causing extensive damage to rolling stock while passenger cars remained upright. No serious injuries were reported among passengers, though the driver and fireman narrowly escaped harm. Repairs and temporary rerouting followed, with a six hour delay and swift dispatch of crews to Geraldton and Perth.
Fragmentary OCR text from Géraldton Guardian shows garbled phrases about taking academy or senate, with incomplete words and unclear subjects. No coherent event or named entities readable to summarize into a valid news item.
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