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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
2
Geraldton coverage notes a government vow linked to war economy measures. Unclear text references a meeting, assurances of relief, and public reaction to promised jobs and reforms amid postwar strain. Names and precise details are obscured by OCR errors.
A garbled report describes water works and an incident at a university. The text references Mr Mechet and Bavagee, with mentions of prompt action, surveillance, and a required course of conduct. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but imply a formal inquiry or response connected to a campus event.
Local and general brief notes show minimal readable items with names and numbers. The fragment mentions Viegors DA and figures 1 and 4, suggesting a small notice or data line without clear context or dates.
A community meeting fundraiser faced fragmented notes about attendees and outcomes. The event featured a prize draw won by Mr D Deve and a car valued award won by Mr A Lyncil, with a booby prize and early morning activities amid weather concerns.
Fragmented report details sale notices for Marine Terrace on April 16 with various property offerings. It notes an obituary of Joseph Portstum aged 82 and mentions industrial and community events including harvest ceremonies, a church meeting, and agricultural ship arrivals in Geraldton.
Sebaldt Yacht Club stages a pontoon race featuring the Nola yacht and crews in a seaside event. Local sailors compete for trophies as spectators watch from the pier in a summer-sun celebration.
Racing report from Walkaway details several handicaps and races. Flying Handicap features Six Double Cars with Arrantah winning at 38 to 1, Doreen Park hosts Five Furlongs Something Warm, 95 Solfiner, 8 Sanyway. One mile Loch Cress with Mural Rose at 10.13, two starters. Eve on the wines bets 2 to 1 on Mural Bone. Members Race Six Furlongs lists Mypsies, Something Warm, Feithtul Jim. Gewinser claims second place.
A Brusse s note quotes Cardinal Mercier condemning women for sensual dances and indulgence while rude parents chase luxury and vanity, a moral decline. Milan dispatch says Archbishop Ferrari orders clergy to deny communion to women in unbecoming attire after ignoring warnings.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dispute over whisky and beer quantities. The text references Ewing and Suggiles with unclear actions and a possible arrest or seizure, but details are unreadable. The record preserves the names and places as readable.
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