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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
2
Catalog snippet lists various fabrics and household items with prices. Entries mention No 9 Superb Value Manches Tes Farcel and similar lines for No 11 Splendid Value Man ChesTi, No 15 Golder Value Clothaks Marcel, and No 10 items. The text resembles a bargain section with items like towels lace curtains and undergarments. Contains multiple misreadings and partial phrases.
The moon phases for July show a full moon on July 5 and a last quarter on July 1. A new moon occurs on July 19 and a third quarter on July 27, marking key lunar transitions through the month.
The Geraldton Guardian reports that W B Falrowheld accepted a Nationalist candidacy invitation and replied he would contest the seat. Heavy rains cause a washaway on the Mullewa Wongan Hills line delaying a Geraldton train. Buller River reservoir salinity noted after recent floods. Chaphisn River flood concerns ease as bridge safe. Municipal Council considers water divining test with expert scrutiny and potential demonstration.
The Bogle Bros postpone their horse sale advertised for tomorrow to Friday August 10 due to wet weather hindering stock movement. Geraldton items note a Murchison Returned Soldiers Association euchre party, coal supply delays at Newcastle, a potential butter and bacon factory discussion, tax return reminders, a kangaroo-skins theft arrest, and updated mail sailings affecting Geraldton and surrounding ports.
Perth racing notes from the West Australia Helena Vale meeting dated July 26. Details include event results and local track conditions with brief mentions of participants and outcomes.
In pleasant weather the Beralditon Golf Club held a Captain's Trophy competition. Colonel proved superiority, A C Bogle finished 3 down on 12 holes, with Morrisby Chap man and others close behind. Many Ladies attended, and a Saturday draw listed multiple matchups. Mer Seward praises local links and foresees potential for a very fine course with three additional holes.
Moora report says an engine and tender left tracks after a derailment. A passenger car was crushed by a pole driven through the leading coach, injuring several aboard. One wounded traveler moved to Moora for care. correspondent notes chaos and shock among passengers as trains halted.
A car crash ends in tragedy as a young man describes the scene and police report a body found beside the vehicle. Friends and relatives mourn, while authorities investigate the sequence of events and the survivor speaks of the horror.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a court note from Alton Court. Names such as Darm ned Mr and Me Gem Rage appear. the text references Howasharre and a simraTaY style phrase. Details are incomplete. summary captures only identifiable entities and rough context.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a planned gathering or event at Goruidon tomorrow night involving persons named Hills Ven and Wonges. Details on purpose or location are unclear in the text.
A damaged report notes that a deviation was constructed around wreckage to resume traffic over the affected area. Immediate plans and the next steps are uncertain as authorities address washes and the 149 mile route.
July reports at Moora hospital detail Mrs Johanna Woolhouse with a fracture at the lower end of the femur and serious general condition. James Leary Bailey suffers a fractured skull but is progressing, along with James Brennan and Jock Mannere who are also improving. Train service is expected to resume tomorrow after a pause since Saturday.
A railway bridge failure disrupted service with two passenger trains and a special car crossing the line. A derailment occurred at Gewange Wyihja near dawn, sending wreckage into the tracks and trapping a guard who climbed to safety on the trestle.
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