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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1917

Page

2

Frank Green Co buys Melbourne manufacturer stock in large deal

An extensive advertisement notes Frank Green & Co purchasing a Melbourne manufacturer's stock. The retailer promotes a vast array of goods including woollens, combed vests, hats, millinery, felt, garb adines, rugs, blankets, coats, and silcoats. The copy emphasizes low prices and wholesale-like “unassailable values.”

Melbourne Frank Green & CO AMEDD Pt Fain Ag Bush Service

Memorials For Walter and Jack Died 1917

In memory of Walter of Victoria Hospital Geraldon Li and dear nephew Jack who died of wounds on June 11 1917. Prayers for their souls and mercy requested by loving parents. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary grant them peace and blessings.

Agar Walter Victoria Geraldon Dack

Political upheaval in Wilson era ministers shift loyalties

In the Geraldton Guardian dated July 3, 1917, the report notes Ministers who served under Mr Wilson largely shifted allegiance to Mr Lefroy, signaling a change of premiership rather than government. It praises some light shed on Wilson discussions while critiquing Mr Watson as strong but rigid, with questions about his past actions and fiscal strategy amid growing deficits.

Wilson Lefroy Promian Watson Tooting

Debated future leadership and fiscal policy hang over party

The text discusses failure and the idea that even a successor cannot improve the situation. It notes the extremity of the debit balance and questions the claimant’s knack with figures. It praises a personal magnetism that garners loyalty, predicting support for the Bonlicesse administration by the Nationalist Party via popular vote. It also characterizes two ministers as journeyman administrators and hints at mining and labor movement ties.

Mecars Cartiner Seaddan Labor Movement

Nationalist Labour alliance eyed by electors

In a period of party discord the Le troy Ministry faces scrutiny. Nationalists and Labour members advocate cooperation to present a united front ahead of general elections. Voters expect a verdict on the coalition’s viability and future governance.

Tateursa Ploying Department Railways Tires Hemer- Binet Conse ” Teott Paty Iste Aed Soeia Ipassine Labour Party Letroy

Overloading Horses Warns Carters Amid Low Wages

A Kalgoorlie Police Court case flags risks of overloading draught horses as carters face stiff competition and depressed rates. Harold Teslow admitted carting wood with a weight of 8 cwt and was fined 10 shillings plus costs, with a warning that future offenses will incur higher penalties. The report also covers olive cultivation notes, council plans, and local civic items.

Harold Teslow Thomas Society For Prevention of Cruelty To

Butter Grades Reported Satisfactory in Western Australia

A Melbourne message from the Pood Prices Commissioner relays a Western Australian butter grader report stating pool butter arrived in perfectly satisfactory condition. Lower grades are arriving amid scarce first quality butter, selling at high prices, with a proposal to shift shipment to the Eastern States.

Melbourne Western Australia Weateen Australia

Railway Men for the Front at Geraldton Institute Hall

Saturday evening at the Railway Institute Hall the Ways and Works Branch of the Geraldton City Band held a front services toast chaired by Mr C. E Smith. Sapper Holley and others spoke as the oldest playing member was remembered for nearly fifty years of service with the band. A wristlet watch was presented, funded by the band and comrades.

Railway Institute Hall Ways and Works Geraldton City C. E Smith Railway Institute Sapper Holley Gregg Geos A Ways and Works W. P. W. Lewin J. M. Why Beesuiue W. P W. P. Thompooo

Metropolitan Matches Report From Saturday League Football

Saturday matches saw S11 beat Perth West Perth 17 to nil Midland defeated South Fremantle 18 to 1 and East Perth 5 to 1 in a day of league football with multiple upsets and close scores.

Perth West Perth Midland South Fremantle East Porth

Patriotic Farmers Offer 200 Acres in Boolawa NSW

Two famed pastoralists in Boolawa NSW donate 200 acres of arable land to the Returned Soldiers Committee. Land prepared in two days by local farmers. plant value £1800 donated in kind. Seed, fertilizer, and delivery costs to be supplied free. expected yearly return £800-£1000. Proposals to copy the model in Moon Yoonooks Walkaway and Irwin districts.

Boolawa Nsw Returned Soldiers Committee P Lan Obors H. Carson Ml.c Moon- Yoonooks Walkaway Irwin Ws.w

Belera Vale Meeting Reported Wage Ups and Notes

Fragmented text records a Belera Vale meeting with mentions of wage debates and various local place names and figures. The garbled OCR includes references to locations such as Warambid Ceflobst Featheriesld and Alto Bob, with scattered numbers and event codes. The exact actions and outcomes are unclear due to text corruption.

Canbing Park Starts Track Meeting Schedule

Sorting time for the Uked Congegr Park Meeting at Colleen Caving Hurdles and a program of events with Fit Plate at 2 43 pm Sevand Plaga at 3 20 pm Park Handicap at 2 55 pm Third Plate at 4 38 pm Weiter Handicap at 5 5 pm.

Sevand Plaga

ANZAC Wireless Sparks Telegram From Bagdad HQ

Reports from squadron headquarters in Bagdad describe the advance to a mission path and the successful completion of a difficult task. Three large aerials were installed at Bagdad HQ as the first electric lighting system for the city was set up.

Hd Ranieed Anf Bas Wii Bagdad

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