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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
2
Advert shows Frank Green & Co claiming Gyo Town as future site for damgia stylish drapery. It lists vast stock of garments and millinery with prices, notes on corsets, hosiery, children's wear, and broad assortment, urging inspection of the range and latest fashions.
The text discusses Germany's strategy to cripple Great Britain to sway Allies, noting Britain's sea supremacy as the decisive factor. It argues Britain's control of naval power and sea routes keeps food and raw materials flowing to sustain factories and munition production, affecting the war balance.
The article discusses Allied naval pressure, German submarine threats, and British responses. It notes increased shipbuilding and production, shifting tactics with cooperation among Britain, the United States, and Italy, and signs that German submarines may be waning. It also mentions Kaiser Wilhelm II facing diminished confidence, and hints at broader wartime home-front efforts and incidents in Australia including memorial observances and local notices.
The report covers butter price rises in Victoria with wholesale and retail levels, dairy production data for 1914 across Australia, shipping and port movements, and a mysterious large animal killing sheep in the Darlimurla district. It also notes trapping versus poisoning policy, repatriation schemes in New Zealand, railway yard plans near Mullens, and local church announcements.
Partial text shows scattered references to training and a PO box with unclear organization. No clear events or persons emerge. remaining fragments hint at a local notice or classified item but lack coherent details to confirm a story or impact.
Sydney Town Hall speech by the Minister for the Navy urged Australia to build its own ships, stressing that progress depends on workers and thorough understanding with trades. noted that even small delays can paralyze industry. Perth council members criticized the Water Supply and Sewerage Minister’s septic bed plans at Burswood Island and will revisit the issue. An item on federal parliament tenure highlights long-serving figures Mr O Malley Mr Spence and Mr Stewart as ministers since 1901 with ages noted.
May finances show a total deficit of £840 401 and an accumulated deficit of £2,201,968. Lieut Vivian B. Daniel, formerly of the Moora National Bank, killed in action at 27, recently married Mildred Groser of Midland Junction. Private Sydney Louis and Rare of Ogilvie and Haymond Gee have returned to Geraldton after leave.
Police Judge Thomas Woits conden ms Mollin Buck to a jail term for driving at 34 miles per hour while intoxicated in South Los Angeles. The judge warned others to avoid drunken driving, praising the city’s stance against intoxicated motorists. Paxton received seven days in jail, suspended for two years, on condition of good behavior.
Vague OCR fragment references an unusual topic and mentions names without clear context or complete details. The readable bits hint at a dated, regional item but lack concrete facts to identify event people or places.
A fragmented Australian page mixes Mandurah racing details with a prison court note. It lists horses, odds and race names alongside a near-70 year old man Dermoodie imprisoned for vagrancy and a discussion on motor cart standardisation.
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