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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text references a marriage or resignation, payments for a widow and six children, a government office, a hockey match, and Midland market prices. It mentions stock movements, fund raising, and livestock counts but details are obscured by garbled words and typos.
The readable text is garbled with mixed letters and partial phrases, yielding no clear names, places, events, or dates to summarize into a newspaper card.
Local update indicates Cakteok Mirtost received a follow up wire on July 14 and is awaiting a press report from the galling court at Gasser Justice. The document notes a pending status and no further details are provided in the readable text.
Local news items detail Geraldton theatre plans with Walter Hulry and Marie Bey, plus upcoming plays The Private Secretary and Charlie’s Trout. Perth houses reported excellent, with a revised programme for tomorrow. Public notices include Soldiers Peace Ball at Town Hall and Geraldton Rifle Club handicaps for July. Community gatherings at the school featured songs, recitations, and peace medal presentations to children.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a football match between Mowsthera and Oakabells, a postgame social at a dance, and rumors of personnel moves at local works. Mentions of Mrs Jackson’s ball and potential letters and positions suggest a small-town community update with unclear names and dates.
Fragmented words describe a crowded sale at Oswell's Peace Bargains with discounts on drapery and clothing. Items include white flannelette fabrics, wool vests, canvas voile, and overshirts. Prices are slashed across a broad range, urging shoppers to act before stock runs out.
A crowded event on Saturday marked Bulowaa Peace Celebration Day with Town Hall children program led by Mr Bolandye. The day featured prize races for various age groups, songs by local performers, a tumbling display, and a grand running long jump. Both old and young joined in, applauding performers and helpers, with sincere thanks to all who made the celebration a success.
Trooper Bartlett, son of Mr WJ Bartlett of Hurl reached Gereipa after four years with the ALL in Faypa. He was met by familiar faces and reported mild injuries in one eye from a recent incident. Mr Nat Bartlew, visiting metropolis, joined for the night. Mr Bary Canvaved hardware firms seeking machinery exhibitions. Mr Ide of the Instyme of the Bind visited the digsite for the Pon residenes. Mr Wien W plans to deliver public seiece om yurene mater woneney ropetring. Northymapsien om Aogat 100 and Covina are noted in connection with the event.
At a council meeting the Town Clerk reported a cost of 1000 to remove unwanted growth from the woods. Critch proposed removing infestations. Cr Baker and Cr Crile questioned feasibility and timing. The debate touched on regrowth, potential labor, and whether to burn or plow under the area as a long term solution.
The Sailors Association collected dues at the match and the secretary was asked to convey appreciation to the Associates for their donation. A dinner was hosted by the Soldiers Welcome Committee with thanks planned for Polaners Webecase Copier Siena.
A fragmented report details a dispute involving Ma Rooke’s retirement and a committee retracting actions. It mentions opposition to Be Clearmupg and Mr POF Rooke, a 20 pound payment amid game-related controversy, and a mayoral remark noting no further evidence or actions found.
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