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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
2
Thank you to many friends for visits and sympathy during the death of Private George Kent in action in Brauee. The family expresses gratitude for support from neighbors and community during their time of grief.
The Perth Labour Conference on Tuesday June 25 1918 shrouded its deliberations in secrecy while outlining a resolution urging negotiation for peace terms. It stresses insistence on international talks and reciprocal obligations before any settlement, warning against relying on German assurances and warning of a war of force as the only understood path.
The text argues that lasting peace depends on a united shift in policy and that the Australian Labour Party should fully endorse rigorous wartime prosecution rather than current talks. It suggests real peace requires decisive action rather than negotiations at present.
A Tuesday evening program in the Town Hall features Naval Comforts entertainment with new gestures promised. The Pleasure Seekers' Club raised £4 10s for the Royal Comforts Fund at a Parish Hall event. A British and Foreign Bible Society meeting at the Parish Hall was well attended, with statements on empire duty and missionary work. A Woollen Jackets for the Troops feature highlights a hand knitted cardigan, with warm garments urged for soldiers in the trenches and ongoing support by local workers.
A social and dance at Oakabela on June 7 raised £10 2s 6d for the Over Sean Club Tobacco Fund. Organised by Mr A. R Iyerson with help from Friends providing refreshments and to Senior Cadet Training notices.
The Acting Prime Minister Ms Watt states Australia faces debt and will require heavy direct taxation soon. She notes the government must complete the taxation task and allow time for recruiting duties before Parliament sits near year end.
Racing results from Victoria's VATC meeting list Cobram winning the Wanda Steeplechase in OT. Other race details include Cambrial Welter with One Mile Furlvale and Buckfaw Uippy Kin in the Cambral Welter, and Rosny Plate showing a dead heat with Sir Parlongs Hygloss. Betting odds are noted for each race.
An aged advertisement list promotes warm white cotton blankets in various sizes and prices, flannel sheets in white and striped patterns, and travel wear. It also mentions underclothing, hats, mackinaws, and reversible cotton tweeds, inviting readers to order via a Spot Cash system and a mailbox address.
Reports from the front mention Private Edward Dodds of Atacayra and Sergeant George Teslaw of Geraldton wounded for the second time. Return of Mr Frank Trigg to Geraldton after over two years, transport work in France, and Inspector Holmes commenting on conditions in the Hickishon region. Private Will Harmon dies of wounds dated June 15, Lance Corporal Clarence Sinclair in a Totter to his. Mr and Mrs Sinclair from France dated April 28. Private Stuart Mills writes from Havre on April 30 in good health. Americans arriving in numbers with hopes the war would end this year. Private J. J. Chapman across France for a fortnight, digging trenches. Seven staying in a house, well supplied. Minister for Railways Hudson, Groom, and RY to appear in store. Minister for Agriculture Baxter returned from Esalemee wheat scheme. Private Carrall photographed as a VC recipient born in Esperiential, worked on railways at Kurrawang, enlisted in 1916, awarded VC after July in England. He was wounded and in hospital. Also a discussion on constipation and Najot treatment by Standard Oil Company.
The Graaloton Rifle Club holds a tune competition as part of its monthly meet with Turner Trophy prizes. Key marks include Meurman dropping points, distances of 500 and 600 yards, and a 40 second limit per shot. The event awards gold sleeve links donated by Turner for top scoring and precision in both rapid and accurate firing.
A forming committee to take over the Returned Soldiers' Association premises was discussed. Hon James Hickey MP is finalising an art union to fund the institute, with the old Court House Barrecka site offered for returned soldiers use. A combined committee of ladies and gentlemen may be formed to advance the movement.
A fragmented report discusses the Defence Act and the Labour Party decision amid chaotic dialogue. It touches on Bertie Brminlesa and village life, with scattered exchanges about Holland and the Netherlands, while a private scene emerges at a hotel gathering with an attendant and an arrival.
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