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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented report notes Oswell’s March knockouts with a wartime tone praising British resolve. Mentions inches wide, 45 114 doson, Denim Pants and Cotton Tweed Trousers, with a clash in town against Yalun and a reference to Hara wearing well made stitched trousers.
Latitude and longitude figures for Geraldton are provided by Acting Government Astronomer Adr Currents. The brief note records May dates and shows current celestial measurements. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A terse dispatch notes State Steamship Service offers cheap wares and freight from Versicton to Premnatie on Kuregay 3 with EMS from Australia. Police report Westere Australia coast as a twin screw vessel at 13 knots. coast guard notes the vessel is reasonably calm and ready for agents, authorities, and Usrabdéos.
Dalgety and Co Ltd ship agents report movements of steamers. Gorgon sails Fremantle to Geraldton on May 4 and Geraldton to Nor West ports Java and Singapore on May 10. Charen sails Geraldton to Fremantle around May 19. Parc sails Fremantle to Geraldton Nor West ports Java and Singapore on May 10. Yegiciia sails Fremantle to Albany on May 1 and Adelaide Melbourne voyage May 2.
Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore lines announce sailing details from Fremantle to Geraldton for Pronautio and related routes. Marks May sailing with freight and passage terms. navigation via Frem Geraliton to North West Bay Java and Bingtapar GUREON. Apt Richardson notes May dates and port calls for cargo and passenger services.
A fragment from Heraldton recounts bravery and acts of service during a local military event. Details are sparse but indicate community recognition of guardians and fisheries roles amid broader wartime efforts.
The district’s faith in future prosperity remains strong as farmers persevere against wet conditions and rising fodder costs. Preparations push to maximize cultivation, aiming for a bumper crop within ten years, with optimism buoyed by rainfall and growing periods improving harvest outlook.
The text hints at community concerns about crop cycles and processes of corn cultivation. It mentions general sentiment of hope and devoutness, with a note that within twelve months the district may resume progress after delays attributed to external factors beyond local control.
A Dublin style brief notes local and general items: munitions workers and government contacts, plus various community notices. The report mentions railway clubs, football council meetings, and changes in local mines and coal operations with dates and names of local officials and clubs.
The town hall event features Rev J TWokin leading a war talk and a whisking of doubts about rumours. Authorities warn against spreading unverified news as residents face wartime strain and possible casualties. A separate notice mentions a heavy shower causing street damage and disrupted gutters.
A local committee discussed Emple Day celebrations on Tuesday night. Discussion focused on cost and feasibility with catering estimated at £35 and overall expenses near £13,466, as officials weighed continuing the event amid mixed opinions.
The Greenough Roa ward monthly meeting on 4 May discussed attendance, election of a chairman for the coming year, and thanked the current chair. Progress on finances, river fords damage, and road works were noted, with overdraft plans and future rate collection planned.
A garbled report describes a hotel or lodging house named Grantawn Hotel with public access and various facilities. It mentions a seashore location, a leader figure Haney, and multiple rooms, lounges, and lavatories on an upper floor. The text references 194 FPP play and management roles amid unclear events.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Wooda Great Popparmint Curg and chrome care but lacks clear context or identifiable facts. The readable bits suggest a product or brand claim without verifiable details. No concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes are present to form a solid summary.
The Trewin District meeting discussed new members and office arrangements. Executive changes included secretary and correspondent roles, with plans to reduce passenger delays and improve transport operations around Port Denison and nearby lines. Proposals called for a public meeting and possible Eupine Bay celebrations to ease winter travel disruption.
Several Sequine Cadel Pores appeared at the police court this morning before Arts Officer i Carlen on charges they infringed provisions of the Defence Act. Defendants faced a string of offences including offensive language to the Area Officer on May 31, vehicle negligence, failing to attend medical inspection, and evading lawful service. Many pleaded guilty and were fined or ordered to pay costs, with adjournments to settle arrears or comply with terms.
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