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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
2
A note praising Lloyd George portrays him as a unifying force who inspires confidence and resilience in Britain. It credits him with organizing the nation, maintaining optimism, and driving wartime gains while acknowledging ongoing difficulties and the need for steady pursuit of victory. The piece links British endurance to the public’s resolve amid air raids and submarine campaigns.
The passage urges full national effort in daily food production and mass participation, arguing that rapid, comprehensive action by Allies will lead to lasting peace once the Central Powers seek a end to the war. It frames the need for unity and maximum output as essential for securing durable postwar settlement.
Voters can cast ballots at the A W U rooms starting Saturday and closing Monday July 16 at 5pm. Ballot records will be taken each evening from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. The notice appears amid local wedding reports, weather notes, and district notices in this Geraldton edition.
A middle aged Chinese man named Charlie Look shot himself in the Geraldton Chambers on Marine Terrace. He entered about two o'clock, asked for water, and after a noise in the front room he collapsed with a bullet wound to the chest. A five chamber revolver was found under his Panama hat and an inquest was adjourned by Magistrate Lucy with jury Mr. Ryan and Mr. Rock presiding. Emily Jelef, a resident, and Mrs Morrish occupied the Chambers. Look, formerly a gardener at Carnarvon, had been employed as a cook at the Strand Café. Formal evidence was to be heard this afternoon.
The notice lists locals: Mr Denenere Hamers wounded in France, son of H E Hameraley of Walkaway. Mr Harry Pass hospitalized in Victoria. A Todd senior visiting Geraldton. Capt B E Bardwell, son of E H Bardwell, arrived Fremantle with invalided soldiers and appointed as Claremont Camp instructor. Mel F Smith learns brother Ple Tom Murphy died in France June 10. Master Wilfred Holmes to Perth for apprenticeship. John Birchmann Lawler, five, killed by motor car at Subiaco. reference to Col Sergio Murphy, drill instructor.
War bonds urged as best investment amid patriotic drive. Citizens urged to buy War Savings Certificates, meet war financing needs, and endure personal sacrifices to support the front, while Australia’s credit remains strong at home and abroad.
The Moora district reports floods subsiding while driving conditions improve. Contractor Brosdman crossing near Warwick Park faced a risky ford, delivering mail three hours late after transferring to a second coach. Also noted are racing entries and results for the Canning Park and Bellevue meetings with horses and jockeys listed.
The undermentioned are handicaps for the Valley meeting with entries in Bellevue Hurdles Ashlar First Class Plate Saver Lad and related events. We list prices and classes including Cross Pat Sina Class Plate Hed Basmpr arowsll Wetter All Catours 2.
The schedule lists hurdle events starting at 2 40 p m, First Plate at 2 45 p m, Second Plate at 3 15 p m, Handicap at 3 50 p m, Third Plate at 4 25 p m, and Walter at 6 p m.
The Irwin Roads Board held its monthly meeting on Monday July 2 with members including J Dolmage chair EW Clrteon J Bowland and others. They discussed a request for summer mail service to Day Dawn and agreed to 3 two day weekly runs, plus a plan to erect a finger post at the Moore and Irwin roads junction and further work across public paths requiring a declaration fee. the secretary presented a quarterly balance showing £363 18s 4d credit and accounts totaling £79 18s were approved for payment.
On Tuesday morning at Arvin railway platform two elderly residents, Richard Gregg and William Holley, left for the front amid a crowd of old workmates bidding them farewell. Gregg, once a bandman in Gorwwicton, hoped to outplay the band one last time, while others expressed mixed sentiment about the send off and duties.
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