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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented advertisement lists numerous value parcels for ladies and infants, including wool apparel and household items. Various bundles priced around 1s to 20s claim items such as shawls, towels, sheets, calico, damask, and blankets, with references to specific parcel numbers and contents.
In his policy speech at Moora on Friday night Mr H B Lefroy argues for immediate party unity and economy to fix the financial tangle. He warns ministers against popular appeal and calls for expanding industries, mining, pastoral farming and timber to raise wealth, reduce deficits, and place affairs on a sound footing.
The article argues that population growth via targeted immigration is essential to raise productivity and complete national development. It stresses government action, prudent economy, and mobilizing all to support taxation while expanding industries and exploiting vast untapped resources for financial security.
Advertisements reveal Mr A S Lowe named manager of W H James Geraldton business while Crago of Murchison Tan handles affairs. A violent weekend storm caused extensive damage across Geraldton including a shattered glass window at Mestre Green Co, collapsed warehouse end, and damaged lines as wires sparked. Police reported a prospector’s found turmoil on Peak Hill road. later, presented shields for the Fire Brigade and Rifle Club noted.
The notice announces Dalgety and Co.'s next Mullewa auction moved to a new date and location as advertised in Saturday's issue. Geraldton election results show Sellection B Ballot totals for c. Witthoek, M. O'Dea, and J. Whyte. Tax prosecutions at Geraldton Police Court highlight penalties for late returns and noncompliance with the Federal Income Tax. Local weather reports predict improved conditions, with a drier spell expected after eight wet days and rainfall totals for the year reaching 1888 points.
The fourth session of WA's Ninth Parliament will be opened by Governor Sir William Ellison Macarney on Thursday. The Wilson Government has fallen, Lefroy becomes House head, and MPs await seating shifts and stance toward the National Government. The session is expected to be brief with limited legislation and Supply only if needed. Elections loom as MPs return to electorates.
In the casualty list appears the names of William Witliamy from Northampton and Lance Sergeant Cecil Jaroad Goad from Peak Hill as wounded. Captain Miller former Harbour Master of Geraldion, recently appointed to a gimi ilion.
Fragmented, OCR like text discusses Institute committee curtailing billiard hours, building alterations, space limits for a reading room, and need to borrow for additions. Mentions recruiting officer visits, election of concerns, and potential farm enterprise applications with uncertain outcomes and procedural doubts.
The text reads as a garbled snippet discussing a Greek question and a remark about Australia. It appears as a diary or letter fragment with quirky phrases, anonymous references, and nonstandard spellings, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable individuals.
A Muenter for Industries official on Saturday urged the Industry Assetance Board to back a policy allowing settlers to receive advances based on individual capacity and the approved farm case. The stance argues advances should aid the settler and the state gains, with careful assessment of security and repayment viability.
The notice advertises an open range event on Batunday Nest with mowers for sale and multiple items to be presented. Details are garbled but indicate a community sale with a moderator and several listed lots to be viewed at Candy Lasta's location.
Extracted notes discuss methods to evade payment of ouster fines and emphasize road improvements, public works, and private road maintenance. Mentions limited actions by the state, suggestions for further authority to bonds, and calls for local farmer support amid transport challenges.
Prime Minister Hughes outlines that shipbuilding could continue if unions cooperate and supply essential materials. He says there is ample iron plate stock and emphasizes that maintaining work relies on union support and ambulance of continuity in production. He expects further talks next week to finalize arrangements.
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