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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
The readable portion outlines potential naval operations and counter measures involving the British Admiralty. It mentions a fear of German or Turkish interference, possible naval actions, and the plan to safely navigate while considering counter strokes. The text is garbled with many non-words and unclear dates.
A revised, approximate schedule lists near dates for shearing across the district. Entries include many stations and locations such as Yale, Moorri, Chill Station, Tamula, Lyons River, Yirrabulba, Narra Tarra, Belele, Megharharra, Carnarvon, and Shark Bay, with dates ranging from July through September and large ranges noted for some sites. The document notes dates are approximate and subject to alteration, and references the Guardian office in Geraldton for publication.
The Irwin Roads Board held its monthly meeting on Monday May 3rd with Messrs Delmage chairing and others present. Actions included setting the year’s chairman, handling inquiries from the Department of Agriculture, valuing properties for a company, and planning joint efforts with local associations. A request to halt planting on recreation grounds was discussed, and a reply was prepared denying control over that property. The board considered donations for an aeroplane presentation to authorities, bridge repair notes, and agreed to fourteen days notice for unlicensed dogs before legal steps. The secretary was tasked with correspondence on a loan and warrants totaling £39 6s.
The report claims German troops lackluster morale and discipline, contrasted with French soldiers. Observations note fatigue draining energy and resolve, with doubt cast on endurance and fight. The author questions the Germans’ spiritual drive and readiness in combat.
The Northam Advertiser cites Westonia details on two hotels, a male workforce of 1400, and local notes. The text mentions mining activity, a late evening schedule, and miscellaneous figures including dozens of artifacts described with imprecise phrasing.
Schedule lists multiple line timetables for Perth Walkaway Narngala Bla Point Carnamah Northampton Northampton Love tiswatbarre Teeoka Fri Sun Tue Thu Bowes Teakie Bros Use Teakie Taylor Le Ashana Huddaway T Ryan White Peak Murchison Link with dawn and early morning departures on various weekdays for regional routes across Western Australia.
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