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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
2
A colorful 19th century sale notice promotes bargains across the Enormous COLISEUM Sample Sale. It highlights discounts on ladies hats children hats coats skirts undergarments corsets bloomers and various up to date garments and fabrics including silks and velvet planwels blankets napery toweling and bedding.
Readable fragments describe moon phases with dates in July including full moon on the 15th last quarter on the 22nd and references to sunset times and men's evolutions or events on July 8 15 22 with unclear context. The item reads as a rough astronomy note or almanac entry lacking complete sentences or clear event structure.
The House of Lords discussed the Motherland measure to discharge soldiers by supplying land. It envisions acquiring land by purchase or lease, creating 1000 acres for market gardening and about 2300 acres for dairy farming, with a central well equipped farm to employ about 100 men, aiming to aid veterans and utilize adjoining holdings.
The Board of Agriculture led by the Earl of Selborne faces criticism as the colony settlement plan shows failures due to settler inexperience and misallocated blocks. Central farm aims to train a limited number of men while depots supply tools and equipment, with attempts to prevent widespread dissatisfaction by centralizing machinery and encouraging specialization. The discussion notes practical steps in Australia and hints at broader immigration impacts and local public notices.
A year’s reflections note the South West Traders Association’s conference participation and renewed faith in Geraldton’s town and district. Messages praise secretary F Overheu and a wartime economy, while local groups from Girt Guides to Christ Church plan activities and services. Soldiers’ savings are highlighted with substantial Front payments in 1915.
A large blaze tore through a turpentine facility near West Australia as crews battled the flames. Residents within the Seiwa Vale area were urged to stay clear of smoke and monitor updates from local authorities.
A jumble of informal notices mentions Lieut Stamey Wootten of the 17 Royal Bustiers an Austrian ex jockey, Kent of Olivey Clothing Company ill then improving, and several others like Murrett Jack Gilbert from Greenough Fits joining AVR. The text weaves friendly good wishes and distant social chatter with garbled phrases about events, singing, and cautious homebound hopes.
Local boards met at Council Chambers to consider placing the act under the central board. Attendees included Irvin, WB Mitchell, C W Clerkwon, G Cobeldick, G Basten, H EK Maley, and Geraldton and Greenough officials. The discussion covered funding, inspector appointment, and who should bear costs for eradicating pests like stinkwort, bathurst burr, and African box thorn amid calls for government support and clearer responsibility.
Delegates rail against lack of funds and insist on stricter measures to eradicate infestations. Targets include costs, inspector roles, and cross board cooperation as chairs push for annual conferences and empowered boards to designate noxious areas.
The Sesttss Fair held on Tuesday and Friday at Central Hall in aid of St Johns Presbyterian Church drew strong crowds. It featured stalls for refreshments, cake, sweets, and crafts plus an art display, with prizes awarded to young painters and a lively evening of dancing and costume contests. The event included a notable display by an elderly painter, and raised funds intended to support church workers.
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