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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
2
Frantic ad copy touts Frank Green & Co offering stylish and fashionable drapery with heavy winter tweed and assorted fabrics priced from 1s to 1s 6d per yard. It advertises a wide range of women’s undergarments, corsets, lace, and knitwear, plus a large millinery department and special invites to visit the Manchester department store.
Australians long upheld the White Australia policy as a central issue in federal elections. The policy united many political strands and limited support for candidates opposing it, affecting voters across northern and coastal regions from Western Australia to New South Wales.
In the North ern Territory the article argues about white labor viability in tropical climates. It questions whether the white man can endure torrid conditions, suggesting many northern residents are nomadic or rely on pastoral work. It urges action to secure northern occupation and wealth, referencing ministers and policy debates on settlement and defence.
Local notes describe season work at Hutt with rains boosting seeding, wool display in Guardian window, and a wraps method for heather effect using spun white and black wool. Storage and wheat handling topics mention recommended protections for sacks and temporary storage methods.
A rough wet week drenched the region with heavy showers across Geraldton Albany and surrounding districts. Farmers noted a Monday rain start and persistent showers through last night with totals varying across the town. Local reports mention improvements in Northampton and Greenough areas while floods threaten parts of the Gascoyne and overland routes. The East Chaplan lead discovery probe continues as mines inspectors assess the site with several officials visiting Geraldton. Geraldton Agricultural Society calls for support to stage the annual show amid uncertain weather.
Fragmentary OCR text references a tavern frequented by Shakes and a claim about honesty or behavior. Names and places are unclear, leaving ambiguous events. The readable fragment suggests a historical note about social venues and reputations rather than a complete report.
After eighteen years the old timber blocks, worn and damaged, cannot be used in Hay Street due to differing ties with newer blocks. City Engineer Mr Giiddon notes many blocks will be recycled elsewhere in the city. The exhibition adds practical advertising value to the display.
Indications point to a stormy session for the Victorian Government as the aaa Parliament opens in June. Attention centers on the formation of a third party in the Assembly and potential shifts in the political landscape.
A garbled excerpt discusses Labour and Liberal positions, election strategy, and party unity. It mentions Elmslie as Labour leader in the Assembly, potential coalitions, and concerns over disunity among Labour and allied groups, with scattered names and phrases indicating a political debate or forecast.
Rain interrupted a Victoria Dunrick Turf Club picnic style meeting with several races. Favorites included Flying Banticap and Golden Spur winning close to odds, with Tenjadews notable in sprint competition and Mungite edging Tender Insaded in the main handicap.
Race handicaps and times listed for a set of horses or participants with figures such as 18, 7.18, 62, 612 ROE HANDICAP. Names include Sic Feros Belle B, Rent Bell, Teme tlen King, Kebowes Sq Flarua Tit, Pont ity, Galea Ch Goniate, Empirean, Fin'tus, 54 Fite, Chat, Shelbourne, Himes.
A messy OCR note from a recruiting conference in Melbourne on Saturday fails to convey clear names, dates, or outcomes. It mentions attempts to secure a cinema hire but provides no verifiable participants or actions.
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