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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
2
Prominent lenders face mixed terms in a midyear credit review with moderated rates. Analysts note careful adjustments aim to stabilize borrowing costs while maintaining access to funds for local businesses and households.
A transcription fragment reports an event involving B. Grimish and references to don outfits and an apparent dispute. Names appear garbled with partial phrases suggesting a local incident or notice. No clear date, place, or complete actions emerge from the readable text.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions dates and months with unclear context. It references June and last quarter and a misread schedule or event, but lacks coherent names, places, or concrete actions to confirm details. The readable bits suggest a calendar note or summary of a future or past period without verifiable facts.
A terse Australian transport item notes CBEAF FARES 450 FREI Berks Fare and Prom Gersidion 10 Fremantis ox Wunday Sune MR MMS West in AUSTRALIA. It mentions The TSS Werners Kartralls as the only twin screw and wireless vessel in the region.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a maritime or port operation with references to steam ships, broad port areas, and rescue or work duties. Names and places are garbled, but context suggests a historical harbor scene with vessels and workers.
Fragmented OCR reports ship movements from Geraldton to Fremantle and Fremantle to Singapore and Albany. Mentions Gorgon, Nor West, East Asia routes, and ships leaving Sydney or Melbourne markets around June dates. Unclear names and places due to garbled text.
The Finance Committee failed to present a clear plan for council action, leaving the council to revisit the issue for another meeting. Officials deny personal tests and urge impartial consideration focused on town interests and ratepayers.
On Tuesday July 15 1915 council members and ratepayers debated the costly municipal stall and possible reorganization. Opinions split on merging Town Clerk and Engineer roles versus keeping separate offices, to balance efficiency, cost and service in the town.
In the Murchison district a property near the railways offers 129,000 acres with good wheat prospects and abundant feed. Seeding continues though some farmers delay. reports praise the land for forest lands and potential yields next year. A concert of the Geraldton Yacht Club and a local procession stage events in town this evening to aid community causes.
A Geraldton news summary reports railway developments, inquest verdicts, and weather statistics. The Youanmi murder case yields a jury verdict of wilful murder against a native named Lake alias Jacky. A new railway station opens with ceremonies and plans to move old structures nearby. Rainfall records for the period are listed with daily totals and regional weather notes.
Mr Watson toured farming regions reporting widespread seed delivery problems and uneven fertilizer distribution. He noted 4000 acres already under government control with expected total acreage around 5000, and said farmers faced delays, crop failures, and storage issues while prospects for next season appeared cautiously hopeful.
A Geraldton resident, Sergeant Boy Thompson, 20, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Thompson, was killed in action on the front. His father works at Geraldton Timber Co. The town mourns as telegrams from the Defence Department confirm his death. a third son, also in service, remains in camp at Binckbay Hill.
Geraldton mourns Private Arthur Gbert Whittle 89, son of Mr J Whittle, killed at dawn. A former apprentice at Daniel White & Co and long-time North Fremantle footballer, he volunteered early in WWI, serving with the first expeditionary force. He leaves a large family and several relatives in military service.
Private B. J. Simcock known as Pinktop, a celebrated Western Australia personality, was killed at the Dardanelles in action. Born in South Australia, he moved west, ran valiantly a voyage business, and served as a minister. he commanded his company after a comrade fell, and perished when hit by shrapnel during a daring assault, leaving a widow and two children.
A correspondent defends his public stance on municipal staffing arguing for merging the Town Clerk and Engineer roles to save salaries. He cites past official tenure by Alex Rankin and rebuts anonymous abuse, insisting he will voice opinions openly and sign his name.
A letter criticizes Dr Gardner for remarks on the Town Clerk's office, arguing radical changes are needed in municipal staffing. The writer claims friction between the engineer and town clerk factions risks ratepayer interests and urges retaining the current town clerk and engineer to preserve efficiency.
The narrative describes an accidental shooting involving Mr Eaery freavrick Jausten, the Surveyor General, during a veranda scene at a residence in York ind, Greenmount. A girl friend was present and a bullet struck Mr Tounaton, lodging in his protat, as unintended gunfire occurred amid intoxicated or distressed circumstances.
The article chronicles John Johnston's career from early surveying under C Carey in Melbourne to leading government geodetic work and the 1874 1879 Kimberley expeditions. It notes his role in the Lands and Surveys Department, Chief Inspecting Surveyor, Surveyor General, and positions on Rail Advisory and Surveyors boards, plus his death and family ties.
A local Geraldton clash among Clan ny Bumangey and North Western District Union of Hite Cubs tackles format changes for the Brome Cup. Plans include eight-man teams, markers and card checks, with six best scores counted and a possible two-team entry by Geraldton men for Bevome Cup. A meeting is set for the coming Saturday to finalize arrangements if weather allows.
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