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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
2
A 1916 news sketch discusses ongoing warfare news and a sensational Casement arms plot attempt to land weapons from a disguised German ship. It reflects imperial anxiety, calls for harsh government action, and questions authorities' vigilance amid rebellion fears affecting Ireland and broader Britain.
A note from the Menken family expresses gratitude for the thoughtful kindness shown during a recent bereavement. The message thanks friends and community for comfort, prayers, and support extended to the sorrowing family.
A brief obituary notes the death of Bette Deats on Easter Monday at Brunchwood, aged 30 months, with local authorities reporting the incident and stating funeral arrangements will be announced.
The article reports the issue of military enlistment amid protest from married women and exemptions for unmarried men. It notes the government facing difficulty maintaining required manpower and hints at a coalition settlement to ease the crisis. Also covered are military actions near Kut al Amara, general Townsend’s force, and the fall of the Kut garrison, with broader implications for the Baghdad campaign and German resolve.
The Geraldton event showcased a creditable Fire Brigade Demonstration with trophies and strong performances. A warm welcome to future visitors is hoped as the venue may defend past honors, while local officials and spectators recall the town’s five-year gap since the last display.
Report on the Queen Carnival campaign raffled by Geraldton volunteers shows Red Cross Queen M J Legue at the top, followed by Patriotic Queen Gre Fallowfel and Sandbag Queen Mex O Nelson. Totals indicate £1018 raised with rolling nickels unreturned, Sussex.
In a Saturday afternoon meeting of the Geraldton Yacht Club both dinghy and yacht races were held. The dinghy event saw seven entries including a Kangaroo unit taking an early lead while the yacht race featured entries labeled Groyer and the 24a 47 with several boats listed as participants.
Private BV Guest formerly of Geraldton and Private 2 Butler formerly of Baddeea reported wounded and returned to duty. Sergeant G H Bishatwud formerly of Messi Croke and Brooker's received a beam portcard dated 13 March 1918 from Cairo and was reported quite well. Private B McGilvray of Mra DL McGilvray is invalided due to eye trouble but expected to reach Bauaite soon. Doe Ker SG Sept is seriously injured but steadily recovering. notices include updates on several personnel. Sir Edward Wittenoun MLC returning to Perth and Mr Charles Hormann wool and kin buyers visiting Geraldton for several days. Woods’ Peppermint Cure advert included.
A meeting of the District Cue of the ALF was held at the A W rooms with Mr Geo Rodges chairing. Secretary Drew announced May speaking trips to Northampton Nabawak and Geraldton and updates on bread price relief and coal jetty troubles at Geraldton. Plans for selection ballots, election cards, and campaign committees were set for May with a May 5 campaign committee meeting scheduled.
From Our Own Correspondent notes a April garden party hosted by Mrs Herbert and Mr Harel in the Vicereatt of the Erwin yielded amusement and added to the coffers. Performers included damiat Miss Driscoll Huby Dowden and Mircos Madge Dowden. The pumpkin prize drew forty three shillings after suction and further six shillings were added during Easter events. The event culminated in a lively Friday Hall gathering with children in fancy dress organized by Mrs Herbert and Miss Craigie. Special mention went to Miss Dowden and Miss Annie Herbert Fallies for originality.
Fragmentary notice records a funeral for Varden Coltrey Dente lian and Bertie Fitsgerald. The garbled text references a Mrs Bitegenald and a Miss Sayin with mentions of rheumatic fever and a dogue at Mint pease, concluding with a funeral notice.
A garbled OCR note references a shooting event and a person named Nell Res and others, with unclear details. It mentions a long street, a package, and potential gun involvement, but readable facts are minimal and names are uncertain.
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