This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show a clothing item titled Dress Waking with a resumed action by Crutchly and a bee reference. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a resumed task or event related to the outfit. No clear date, place, or person beyond Crutchly.
A garbled note mentions the Don Outfitter B. Grimish and references shirts hats and merchandise. It lacks coherent details but implies a retail focus on apparel and goods.
In a brief notice the Acting Government Astronomer Mr H H presents tabulated figures for the Istituds and Engstone of Ueraldion. The data, compiled from a caress of measurements, aims to support ongoing celestial observations and positional determinations.
A partial OCR text conveys unclear references to names places and numbers. Reading as a small local item the readable segments mention children a wood and a possible event date but critical details are absent.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a maritime notice with fares and freight terms between Fremaseia Herth West Ports Java and Singapers. It mentions various ships and captains including Tas 7 Wotan Aerie cult twin screw and names such as Captain TA and Captain Milky, but the text is garbled and many details are unreadable.
Acsera Dalgety and Co Ltd reports steamer movements. Minderoo sails from Geraldton to Fremantle and to Fremantle again toward Java and Singapore in June. Charan leaves Premanie for Geraldton. Chown sails from Gi idton to Nor' West Forts Java and Singapore. Javan leaves Geraldton for Fremantle and Singapore around June 16.
An old classified notice advertises tee shirts from Elite Supply Co and A Gibson & Co. Terms are stated as negotiable with payment and delivery details likely included in the small print.
A brief notice reports a total of five year terms for an individual named Boas. The item notes the duration and indicates the appointment or position involved within the local government or organization. No further context or dates are provided.
The ratepayers meeting in Geraldton was adjourned after the mayor cited changes in office staff since Christmas making books up to date impossible. Mr Beggall urged fixing a new date. The Geraldton Fire Brigade report urged Municipal Council support and district cooperation with MPs Heilmann and Meware Cars and Patrick M’sL. A committee was formed to draft new competition conditions.
The Meekatharen area reports widespread school holiday excitement with students enjoying days this week and next. Meekatharis Office News notes federal action on post office improvements with a £700 cost approval and upgrades including a larger post office, money order facilities, and better private boxes. The Fremantle Fremantle ship discharge and Fremantle to Geraldton passage are mentioned with cargo and vessel movements across the district.
Local notice reports two Maree esse hearings in a native manslaughter case from Junction Carnarvon. It states a technical class in secruntancy opens tomorrow under Mr Overies, with new students urged to enroll at the State School. The Geraldton Yacht Club meeting discusses funding and upcoming races. officers are named and a grand concert planned for June 10.
Postwar protesters rally in Exeter area denouncing the Centre of Trade Commission orders that close country mills and restrict country wheat sales. The statement claims wheat is moved to Perth and Northam and York mills, triggering higher freight costs and harming local bakers. Government actions are accused of waste and concealment of past failures while grain shortages continue.
The report describes government hesitation on importing 700000 bushels of wheat and the impact on Fremantle market costs. It notes bids from Mr Baxter and others, evidence from December, and estimates of landed prices at 5s 9d. It outlines Patbury and Palbury actions, potential state gains, and likely effects on local mills and employment.
Telegrams report May spending and income with May 1914 figures. May expenditure is £ 464665 against £ 42619 previous year. The month's deficit is £ 1124 and the overall travel debt stands at £ 120,065.
A muccouful dance at South Morawa School on Saturday is dampened by a small roof. Attendance has risen to 3, farmers report jarrah and salmon gum housing, and weather threatens rain with a few drops forecast for Test 1. Farmers await superphosphate relief and crop germination remains uneven.
A brief vignette describes a child named Woods suffering a hacking cough at night, amid a dim setting with a sense of quiet danger and isolation. The text hints at a haunting mood and parental concern without explicit resolution.
The Australian football match featured Railways defeating Rovers 6 goals 2 behinds to 5 goals 19 behinds in a high tempo contest. Key moments included Jack Kelly twice posting goals for Rovers and Wilken adding four goals for Railways, with McQualter debuting as a notable new Ballarat ViewtoGeraldton recruit and Judging from this display, one of the best wings seen.
The piece reviews the 1915 season outlook and the recent Perth Country Championship matches. It highlights players such as George L Smith, the Thompson brothers, and captains Kidd and Mounier, with praise for Becket, Slater, and Evenson for standout moments.
A tense football clash saw Thistle and Rangers exchange chances as the Rangers edged ahead with a late goal after a period of back and forth. Walton's goalkeeping kept Thistle at bay while Warterton impressed as referee. postmatch commentary questioned officiating and praised the overall effort from both sides.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.