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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
2
Frank Green & Co, the town’s top drapery shop, advertises a wide winter underwear collection and underclothing with bold claims of the best in stylish and fashionable garments. The notice lists fabrics, shirts, blouses, corsets, bloomers, knickers, and hosiery with prices, inviting inspection of their stock.
Commonwealth Electoral Department announces un enrolled soldiers over 21 returning from overseas service may vote in the Federal elections on Saturday May 8. Cert signed by the Commandant and endorsed by the Commonwealth Electoral Officer is required. Applications to Commandant Military District. Forms from Commonwealth Registrars Returning Officers and area officers. Also notes Private W Ferrys, 61st Battalion, ALF, prisoner in Germany, writing from Fried richafeld to Aunt in Geraldton. He reflects on war, cold in Germany, Christmas quiet, and hope for a warmer year. Also notices Spinning Association meeting Friday at 4 pm and tobacco fundraiser for Overseas Club Southern Cross Tobacco Fund.
The Guardian prints a political argument urging Australians to support the Nationalists and Mr Hughes to ensure united wartime governance and Australia’s leadership in imperial affairs. It condemns opposition factions and calls for decisive electors backing to enable a strong postwar program and orderly peace.
Reports from Leratite describe four shearers who left their work at Port Mestoran while the passenger vessel Pascora remains unsettled. Investigations into the sudden withdrawal of labor continue, with candidates including Gregery and others from Geraltion. A series of speaking engagements is listed across Narngufi and nearby halts, aiming to address the situation and recruit workers.
Mr E B Beef received a wire that his son Corporal Breda was wounded on April 19. Lieutenant LG Allen of Sub Iaco, brother of A T Allen of Fitsgeralt site, was named in Friday’s Military Cross list for distinguished service. Mrs W J O’Neil of Durlachty Street reported her husband Private W J O’Neil wounded in France. Private O’Neil served two years dormer on the City Hand. Mel Keating learned by telegram that her son Private Tom Kealing had been wounded.
A Geraldton reader argues in a letter that Mr Drew acts as a fence sitter on conscription and criticizes both the Official Labour Party and National Government. The writer calls for unity, warns against wasted energy on party battles, and urges focus on wartime needs and national duty.
A fragmented text appears to reference a famed phrase about dreams and love, with scattered names and a playful tribute to a cultural figure. The garbled lines hint at affection for a singer or performer and a local memory, but precise details are unreadable.
A fragmentary item notes sailing or regatta events with unclear names and dates. The readable text mentions Lacey and a 12h time element amid garbled lines. No clear outcome, participants, or location can be discerned from the legible material.
A lengthy address by Mr Gregory before the Town Hall crowd chaired by Mayor Me WB Fal cowlish discusses loyalty to the Empire, wartime unity, and accountability for provocations within the Labor and Liberal coalitions. He criticizes circulars, praises women’s wartime roles, and questions conscription, urging a referendum to let the people decide government policy.
The passage presents a dense, critical discourse on wartime governance, parliament, and party control. It cites Mr McCsllum, Senator Stewart, and Senator Pennicks, warning against secret party juntas and German influence, while urging loyalty to democracy and the Tudor party, and debating government representation and peace terms.
A fragment from a Geraldton letter to the editor discusses the Old Age Pensions Act and party stances. It cites Mr John J. Marwood and Sir John Forrest, referencing claims about who supported or blocked the pension bill and noting dates from 1905 to 1906 with remarks attributed to the Latour Party and Deakin government. The letter ends with a signature and contact details.
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