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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
2
A chaotic report details a distillery raid in Palam County on a Tuesday night. Police confronted masked assailants releasing gunfire and a British machine gun weapons export angle is noted. No clear casualties are listed.
A long station of Geraldton life is sketched with references to local figures such as Mc Carson and Hieralfton, plus an appeal drive by the YMLO and Red Cross efforts. Rainfall, market notes, council discussions on civic repairs, and public health inspections set the tone for a period in the city’s civic and social life, including fundraising for overseas relief and details on municipal services.
Monthly meeting attended by M J v¢ chairman and eight others. Secretary reported receipts £87 124 1d and expenditures £790 7 2d, with administration down and general revenue up. Debts listed, notices to be sent by June 12, and recovery actions to follow. Proposal to raise rates for next year, honorarium fixed at £224, and railway mall project discussed. Correspondence mentions a family bereavement and road works coordination with the supervisor.
An old style catalog snippet lists numerous goods with prices and materials. Woollen blankets in all qualities from 1/3 to 4/6, travelling rugs from 15/6, cotton wool mixes, winter suits two to three guineas, corner shirts, rubber coats, shoes at Bedrock Prices, and spot cash order system advertised. Includes address ROX 57 and references to delivery and materials.
Complete range of Ladies Maids and Girls Gabardine Rain Coats and Ladies Wool Golfers replenished. Department flocks stocked with Conqueror Beap 1/2 bar and standard line at usual prices. Ring up now for details and terms.
Correspondence urges RSA Germidon branch members to attend an important meeting and actively support the association. The letter stresses cooperation, effort for returned men, and preparation for ongoing tasks, signed by Arthur Macey in Geraldton June 12.
A Tuesday meeting in Council Chambers formed a local committee plan to aid repatriation of soldiers sailors and others who served the Empire. The Mayor Frank Green outlined duties and proposed sub committees across districts with central Geraldton leadership and road boards coordinating efforts. The group discussed scope boundaries and executive selection aiming for swift action.
The document lists acceptances for a racing meeting across multiple classes including Fourth Class Plate, Third Class Plate, Hirst Class Plate, Goonwood Handicap and Welter Handicap. It names numerous horses with odds or weights such as Cerigo 92 Lucihoh 90 Thrush 6.10 and Dhu Ott, plus entries like Harry Lauder BH and Mannequin Empyrean, along with distances and track terms.
The text shows fragmented timing phrases and unclear references. It mentions four times and a 2 pm marker but lacks coherent event names or locations to identify a concrete activity or outcome.
Melbourne reports the Imperial Government has purchased Australia wool clips for currency during the war. It is estimated that the returns for two wool clips exceeded £100,000,000, underscoring the scale of wartime trade and financial support.
Report outlines Governor's planned trip and cautious optimism about recovery, noting temporary travel pause and a resignation regret. Warrant Olive Hodimer resumes duties after a Western trip, with reports of Gallipoli and France service by Sergeant Matthews and Royal Humane Society medal drama linked to a rescuer in West Africa. Adelaide figures and defense ministry acknowledgments frame ongoing departmental visits and local impact.
At the council meeting the mayor urged planting trees on Feathers Street to act as a wind screen against drifting sand. Members agreed to investigate suitable pines and related costs to reduce erosion and the need for sand shifting in the area.
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