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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
2
Death notices and public health updates dominate a fragmentary page. A late mother’s cortege, undertaker details, and local council reminders cover bereavements, living costs notes, and tank safety measures.
The Medical Officer reported 19 births, 6 males and 11 females, with 4 deaths in May. Seventeen infectious disease cases were notified, including 12 diphtheria, four typhoid, and one tuberculosis. Diphtheria cases were notably high but mild. only one instance affected more than one family, indicating effective segregation and disinfection.
The Works Manager reported a June electrical plant breakdown with two hours of darkness due to scrubbers clogging from saline water. Repairs and a new casting cost about £27 10s, with lighting division switch gear estimated at £32 0s. Council committees considered the situation alongside charity balances, staff pay increases, and a Children’s Ball slated for Town Hall with prizes on view.
A historical advertisement lists warm outerwear and undergarments with varied sizes and colors. Items include waterproof coats, knickerbockers, shirts, underpants, wool blankets, and wool garments. Prices noted in old currency, promoting bulk sale and reduced rates for cold weather attire.
Dalgety and Company Limited Geraldton report market notices with advice on weights and quality. On Wednesday 7000 sheep were yarded with few good quality specimens observed.
Fragmentary text references the Victoria District Agricultural Society and a show event. The readable parts do not supply a clear date, location, or outcome.
A meeting at View Hotel led by Mayor F Green and President E G Farington formed teams for the Gersidson Bewish Aneel gh st league. First round fixtures set for June 14 Town versus Rangers, June 21 Thistle versus Town, June 28 Rangers versus Thistle.
Captain McCallum who led the Teach Comforts Fund in Europe during the war arrived from Perth by last night’s train and will remain tomorrow evening. Expected to reach the State this week are Sergeant T D Lester and Gunner H Kidd among remaining returning soldiers.
Our Murchison correspondent notes major rainfall in the Murchison area with notable totals at several stations including Yuin 301 points Yuin fleet 217 Mt Narryer 190 Bilaba 177 Meeberrie 175 Wooleea 160 Twin Peaks 124 Murgoo 108 Boojardy 108 Milly Milly 61 Berrin garra 50 Moorarie 45 Mt Gould 43. Registrations were recorded for 48 hours ending 9 o'clock at Sharks Bay 10 Peak Hi 18 Mullewa 4 Nort fon 4 Dongara 4 Mingenew 11 Three Springs 4. This morning Gersidion registered 11 points as Tarimeter again rose, with fine weather expected for a day or two.
Mme Broad widow of the late Mr Henry Broad died after a long life in the Murchison district. She endured frontier hardships with her husband and family as neighbors were miles away. Survived by three sons William J Henry and David and a daughter Miss Broad of Anchorsom. Funeral tomorrow at Anglican Cemetery after leaving Mr G Lester's private mercy at 12 o'clock.
September 11 marks the annual exhibition with Borough officials debating a six month lease. The mayor and Dr Baker discuss extending the term beyond six months to cover costs and avoid six month only arrangements. Presbyterians and local clergy are cited in the governance concerns. A separate Geraldton update notes Greenough River rising with six feet of water under the railway bridge at Eramlu, prompting anticipated outages.
The article reports Clemenceau insisting on admission of financial conditions for the peace treaty. Paris notes French opposition to Cerene actions that hinder German concessions, signaling the treaty may be practically amended. The Vossische Zeitung warns of occupation and renewed blockade if Germany fails to sign.
Fragmentary dispatches describe mounted tanks aiding in the Slasiupetec Doneta fronts with advances near Admira Koltchak's left flank. Reports also mention troops en route, uprisings in Upper Don region, and Bolshevik retreats after a 60 minute engagement near Paris. A joint British Bashevist ship activity is noted with Sweden.
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