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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
2
Despite fragmented text, the notice warns farmers and the general public against a similarly named entity and mentions a Western Australian institution. It references Geraldton and Fremantle with a date in 2016 occurring on a Monday in May.
Fragmentary naval note references ships CHARON and DALGLIEH with captains Dalgleish and Lalgleiah. Mentions May departure from Geraldton to Fremantle and route West Ports Java Singapore. Specific figures and dates are garbled but indicate scheduled movements and cargo or positions.
Fragmentary notes show a planned music tour with dates in May for Adelaide and Sydney, including uncertain references to 3 and 20, and a final item mentioning 27 and 28 May. Names and locations are garbled, preventing precise event details or confirmations.
A note of heartfelt thanks is extended to Dr Boya and Dr Hungerford, the Matron and Nurses of Moselia Private Hospital, for their kindness and unremitting attention to a patient’s wife during a serious illness. Special thanks also go to Mrs W Riding for valuable help and assistance.
On May 7 at Snowdon Street, William Kitchener Hooper, cherished son of William and Gertrude Hooper, aged 16 days, passed away. Deeply regretted by family and friends.
A fragment notes a Geraldton F nindian event dated Saturday May 7th 1916 with partial details and no further context.
In Central Province voters choose a third Legislative Council member. Incumbent W Patrick seeks re election as Country Party nominee against D Hickey of the Labour side. Argument centers on Labour reforms and the upper chamber's future.
The Legislative Government warns of rising debt and the need for careful budgeting over the coming years. It stresses balancing the ledger, resisting unwarranted promises, and urging the Central Province to safeguard trust while considering proposals to protect the Upper Home’s interests.
Local notes announce a new serial Love Never Faketh by Margaret Hami. Also listed are a royal concert rehearsal at King's Theory, court cases with Lavin Thomas and Jimmy Carlo, and a trust bequest detailing an estate and annuity to Deborah Carolina Ralph with provisions for the widow.
A newspaper notice describes debate over electric tram funding and sale of stock and fittings. It notes a meeting of property owners on questions about electricity expansion and local transport plans. It mentions the Perth Geraldton railway service and Queen Carnival results with large vote counts.
Reported fragment mentions Mr Dynard Beatum and Mr Percy Hiv among passengers by a morning train to Perth. The Mayor W B Felewie'd and Mr J Swaddan are noted figures connected to the journey, with garbled station names and unclear origin.
The fragment mentions a cough remedy Woods Gruat Fopperment and a product line likely aimed at soothing bronchial symptoms. Readable content suggests a traditional medicinal label without detailed usage instructions.
A large Town Hall audience in Geraldton heard Premier Mr J Scaddan speak in support of Labour candidate Mr J Hickey for Central Province. He warned against political attacks, defended finances, and urged unity to win the war, detailing debt, taxes, and farm aid while criticizing opposition tactics and defending government measures.
Fragmentary text, unreadable names and phrases. no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
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