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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

2

Snakebite Death at Weedong Station Prompts Local Notices

Private Charles von of Mra M and the late Mr Rowland of Dongerraj dies after a snakebite below the knee while at Weedong Station. The report notes his hospitalization and arrival home hours later as tributes flow to the North West’s notable figure Mr David Kerr.

Charles von Mra M Mr Rowland Dongerraj Arthur Tim David Kerr North West Weedong Station

The Late Private A Crothers

Fragmented wartime letter reveals Private Bert Crothers of Moongooncoke manning a German trench at Mouquet Farm on August 29. He is missing presumed killed, with fellow soldier Charles Rawlings affirming Bert’s bravery and loss.

Wells Kanwa Northampton Crothers Willurray Foruerly Moongooncoke Wader France Bert Oping Mouquet Farm Lewis Lipwis Old Trench Berlaz Promsity Charles Rawlings

Butter and Bacon Factory Council Moves on Finance

A city council considers supporting a butter and bacon factory by asking the Minister for Industries to confirm terms. Proposed security would be the factory buildings and plant. Interest details are discussed for a two year period with staged rates.

Beralton Golf Club Mixed Foursomers Title Match

Beralton Golf Club schedules a Mixed Foursomers event next Saturday with teams led by A B Alloriot and F C Overhen, plus W H James and L Krauth. The contest will run over six holes with seniors and stressed players noted in the pairing.

Prisoner in German camp writes from Nurnberg to Mr Bell

Private Jack Townshend reports he is well and sends greetings to Mr DW Stephenson of the Coli seum. He mentions a business trip to the East visiting Melbourne and Sydney and making advantageous purchases. The fragment ends with unreadable garbled text.

Pee Alent Jack Townshend KR. Bell Durlacher Street Geraldson Kriegs-Gefangenenlager Nernberg Bayern Germany DW Stephenson Coliseum Melbourne Sydney

Loton Municipal Council Debates Water and Street Issues

The Loton Municipal Council discusses the Buller River water matter and street concerns. The Mayor and J M Drew flag potential impacts. the Board approves a £26 tender to bush drift and considers storm water and footpath works in Ruby Street. Health issues include unoccupied houses deemed unfit and a drive to inspect and condemn per inspector reports.

Buller River Cr Buibéer J. M. Drew Herman Drew Bao du Boulay Smi du Boule Street H. Brede Ruby Street Tate Heath de Gardner Cobeldick Suggesed Hinn Jg Ct Bat

Stay at Victoria Hotel Offers Free Cab Rides

A local hotel advertises modified rates at the Victoria with a free cab ride feature to assist arrivals. The offer emphasizes catering to guests under a first rule order and promotes a sense of welcome for visitors arriving in town.

Victoria Hotel Foin Bata

Perth Meat Supplies Strike Prompts Pooling Plan

Bakec of Promantic reports the strike has driven meat supply near critical levels and workers blame employers. The Mater Butchers' Association will meet tonight to discuss a plan to pool businesses and assign slaughtering duties. A long struggle is anticipated.

Bakec Promantic Ted Mater Butchers' Association

Racing in Western Australia Helena Hurdle Race

Race results list horses and odds for multiple events in Western Australia. Includes names such as Golsen yeas Plats Ireland 9.2, Lord Flarus 74, Orzilla 7.8, Ittilox 7.4, Shelbourne 1.7, All Colors 7.0, plus placings in Plate races and a Welter. Mentions Master Tet and other contenders with assorted weights and times.

Yeas Plats Ireland Lord Flarus Orzilla Ittilox Shelbourne All Colors One Galva Roserial

Port Melbourne Smear Incomplete Incident Report

A fragmentary report from Port Melbourne describes an incident last week involving confusion and attempted rescue actions. The readable parts indicate a chaotic scene with improvised intervention and unclear outcomes, leaving the exact sequence and participants uncertain in the surviving text.

Port Melbourne

Destruction of White Ants Notice

Destruction of white ants classed as a nuisance and measures to halt infestation are outlined. The notice describes methods involving baiting and treatment strategies, with emphasis on preventing further decay and protecting property.

Disturbance at National Anthem Event Sparks Disorder

An unclear report describes a disturbance during a national anthem at a gathering labeled as a seminar or service. It mentions attendees clashing with police or security, several individuals detained, and a man reportedly involved in a fight before authorities subdued the scene.

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