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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows numbered Chester parcel entries with values in shillings. Items include clothing packs, bed textiles, waterproof fabrics, and accessories. Several lines reference specific parcel numbers and minimal descriptions, signaling a catalog of low price items from an old ads page.
ABBAM ALLEN reports the passing of Ravella in her 92nd year, with tribute to her long service as president of Geraldton Anglican Church Bazaar. The event included a large crowd despite unfavourable weather, with pipe winners, booby prizes, a duty supper, and dancing led by Mrs Day and Mrs Holmes.
Sale of Northampton Muang properties advertised by Asam Robertson Bros for the estate of Geo Shunt. Blocks Gwaila and Yanganoo to be sold by misgved to aveton in Perth on August 1. Further particulars available Glewhere Overseas Malls and Geraldson Post Office. Amay for the Orgea Kingdom will claw at 5 40 pm psirory.
The War Precautions case against Alexander Card on Durtecher Street, alleging publishing statements likely to alarm the public, was adjourned to Tuesday after attorney J W Clydendale explained inability to serve the summons and that attendance could be secured next day. The defendant maintains the same name and defense.
Geraldton golf club held a ladies bogey competition won by Mrs Mary GE Sewell with a 10 handicap. Sewell beat Onlopcl, halved two, and posted best round to date. Other notable cards included Mrs Whitfield and WV Sewell at four down, Mrs Hemsted, Mrs Alturfer, and Mrs Krauth at down, and multiple players within a stroke. Captains trophy format chosen as bogey with teams led by Bogle, Chapman, Overbeu, and Eamshaw seven each.
July meeting notes show full board present with discussions on speed limits travel board erection by heads, banking relations, and mortgage term definitions under Holders Act. Tenders accepted for river bridge repair and road works, fresh tenders called for Honkam Walden road, and a plan to form a subscriptions committee. Delegates Smyth and Maymard chosen for Roads Board Conference in Perth on August 7. Plans to pressure government over dingo issue and accounts totaling £14 12s 6d listed for payment.
Mr Dalziel filed a requisition on behalf of the tories to nominate Geraldton as a Nationalist candidate for the coming election. The document argued for able talent to serve Western Australia’s undeveloped territory and pledged full support to secure Mr Mc Fallowfield’s seat if he accepts. The Mayor expressed gratitude for the confidence shown and agreed to the request.
Sir what was apparently to occur at the Mechanics' Institute meeting last night, that Mr B H was not eligible for treasurer due to membership, is corrected by Mr Trogertha who states he has been a full member for fair years. The secretary, James C Kidd, adds the note for publication today.
Acceptances for the Maddington hurdles at the Canning Park meeting list Waramie TiO Ravel Moidart Lord Fnne and Galva among top contenders. Armada le handicap includes Crown Thistle Lady Alawn Golden Rock All Colours Kroo Boy Opera King Royal Viren Queen Maude Carlaminda Cuthbert and others. Third Class Plate features Helgian Belle Ayr Son Cantiler Sylvanium Viecount Wattle Leaf Mountess Savla Bay Blue Rain Astral Loch Alma Young Wary Hope and more.
The Beetles 91 page lists starting times for events with the first Pisse at 2 40 pm handicap at 3 15 pm second plate at 3 0 pm Walter at 4 25 and third plots at 8 pm. This compact schedule notes event order and key performers for the afternoon and evening program.
Wounded: Private Howard Claremont Nairn Isseka, Private Robert Thomas Th Watleroo. TM: Private Asher tiniel Herbert Mingenew. Mr Bea Bishop, formerly lighthouse keeper of Geraldiun, now at Albany Iwas viditor to Gepatitat. Mr and Mrs Bishop barely been doaead with daughter.
The Geraldton Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting with Mr John Ureh presiding. Discussions covered a building proposal costing around £1500, land use in Deas Street, a new billiard table, and Sunday opening of the reading room. Residents elected Mr Lester as a committee member amid talk of supporting youth recreation and facilities.
An unnamed Tremmurer from the Che Ggraldyen faction acknowledges a cryptic message amid Cros Sacto discussions. The note references Selhow sg and Substeriptonsural e175, with no further official details.
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