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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
2
An eclectic page advertises Frank Green & Co. offering damask drapery at varying prices and sizes including white flannelette garments, corsets, and hats. Local rail timetable changes, church notices, and fishing-boat storm damage are reported alongside several small notices about recruitment, schooling, and a weather-related timetable adjustment.
The new committee faces hurdles in reviving the Geraldton show as war shortages strain farming labor. Despite assurances from several large exhibitors, the district fears difficult stock preparation and attendance. Officials stress collective effort and financial prudence to prevent losses and restore a key regional event.
Children at Middle Park State School Melbourne report hats missing from the cloakroom during meal times. Two other hats were later found suspiciously. The Wesley Church announces Rev J G Jenkin will lead tomorrow with morning and evening services. The morning sermon is Secret Place and Shadow. In the evening Jenkin speaks on The Voice of God. The choir will perform I am Alpha and Omega. Lord's Supper to be administered after the evening service.
In Perth at the West Australian Turf Club meeting this day the one mile and a half Forrest Handicap produced results with entries including Rectig Ayrton and 638 and a 6.12 betting note.
Mr SR L Elliott MLA is expected to arrive in Geraldton for Perth affairs and will fulfill engagements in Geraldton and Northampton. Lance Corporal Macey has returned to Geraldton as part of the group affected by the order barring men over 44 from active service.
In Sierra Leone at Prestown, Private Norman Wight of Geralltan rescued a comrade from the harbour. Major Redd presented the medal at Larkhill Camp with about 1009 Battalion veterans in attendance. The letter notes the honor and expresses hope for the soldier to rejoin his family soon.
A fragmentary city page discusses education and farming themes, noting student learning, farmer credibility, and market prices for eggs and poultry. It references public finances, a deficit of £104,000, and potential policy shifts, alongside a union grievance over holiday observance and labor rights.
A chaotic parliamentary meeting shows a factional split in the government with Premier and ministers at odds over a platform. Key figures, including Sir Bathe son, push for arbitration and an elective for the Lands department, signaling instability.
A murky note reports a Crown Roads Board session where Conrad and Sir Wilton discussed presenting an address. Items include references to a member, secretary, and chairman, with various unclear remarks and procedural hints.
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