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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
2
The Coliseum advertises a vast sale featuring hats for ladies and children, coats and skirts, winter wear, undergarments, corsets, bloomers and petticoats, wrappers and scarves, plus silks, velvets, blankets, quilts, rugs, sheets, towels, fabrics, and table linens at reduced prices.
Geraldton reporters note the looming problem of noxious weeds threatening Western Australian farming. Authorities stress early decisive measures to curb spread as districts grapple with pests, urging coordinated control and eradication efforts.
An advertisement promotes ladies and children's cashmere and cotton goods at low prices, with sample corsets and stockings, urging inspection of stock by calling Tel 192. The rest of the text discusses road funding, local authority powers, and weed control policy, arguing for compulsory acts, funding, and inspector appointments to enforce local road boards.
Local items report crops improving with rains and slow growth, plus thefts as a bicycle theft and a farm raid near Belvedere. The Bick Range Mine shows £96,000 spent on development, shareholders contributing £20,000, with Black Range Pinnacles hoped as a worthy successor. Shipping notes mention passengers and cargo, including a timber consignment to the Eastern States. War time economy topics and a note on the Esplanade Hostel with Miss Jones taking over operations are included.
The Warspite blasted six German ships with 15 inch shells as two cruisers were torn to ribbons and the battleship remained in action for hours. German vessels were hit hard and the Warspite defenders refused to abandon their turrets despite heavy fire. In other news, death notices for Mrs Greenough-Mra-Gilbert and Mrs Mary Lary. Os Limited advertises farmers supplies and insurance. a Ladies Hockey Club match ended 7 to 1 in favor of the gentlemen. contributions to Oversean Tobsce Fund shown.
Mr C Meadowcroft appointed Acting Returning Officer during his absence. Messrs H Caren and J Cunningham depart by night train for Perth to watch Parliament. SB L Elliott visits Geraldton for a few days. News reaches of action in France on July 3. Private Dobson, long in railways, stationed at Geraldton then Perth, later Merredin, joined artillery. G 8 L Elliott, son of S H Elliott, assigned to Royal Field Artillery Officer Training Coy London Lith Batt G Coy ALP, landed at Gallipoli April 1915, four and a half months of service, wounded twice, invalided to Blackheath Hospital. Public reception planned as details unfold.
Note lists weights for handicap events at Belmont Park on Saturday. The document outlines per race or event assignments to determine handicaps, with figures and entries to be adjusted before post time.
Fragmentary horse race note from Belmont Park detailing weight for age for a seven furlong stakes race. Mentions horses including Mission, Master Tet, and Dakal Inahi with uncertain weights and Saturday decision.
A fragmentary race card from VATO meeting at Selbourna on July 05 lists hurdles two miles and other events. Entries mention odds like 2 to 1 and betting notes as well as several horse names such as Baliswarra and Kameroom Trial Stakes with six furlongs noted.
Perth reports indicate Sir Newton Moore may resign as Agent General of Western Australia around March with speculation on a London appointment. The Premier denies imminent changes while Moore seeks leave to return home for military duty and arrange a temporary replacement. Executive Council to decide on the vacancy.
Revenue for June shows a surplus of £2471, improving on last year's figures. Accumulated deficit reduced to £1,801,081 with year to date revenue at £5,308,780 against £5,140,725 prior year. Expenditure totals £5,705,049 versus earlier year. debit balance stands at £1,012,743 on July 4, 1918, rising to £1,381,061 by January 30.
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