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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
2
Advertisment for Frank Green and Co touting a wide range of fabric and garment offerings. Mentions stylish drapery, check patterns, corduroy, crepe, blouses, corsets, knickers, chemises, hosiery, winter shirts, and mantles with prices in shillings and pence. Includes ladies wear, children's items, and accessories such as bags and rugs.
Reports from early returns suggest a strong Nationalist victory with Prime Minister Hughes expected to gain a larger majority in the House and potentially secure the Senate. Analysts caution counts are incomplete but hint at a decisive shift in parliamentary power across key seats.
The report surveys state and federal contests with Nationalists leading in several regions and Labour gains in others. Darwin votes supported Fing O'Malley, while tensions linger over final tallies across Victoria and New South Wales. Separate notices promote Education Department continuation classes in Geraldton with vacancies in commercial and industrial courses for about 3,000 attending students and guidance from the Headmaster.
The fortnightly meeting of the Druid lodge was held at the Druids Hall on April 26 with Arch Druid presiding. One candidate joined the Druid order and two membership proposals were received. A syllabus item prize was won by Pass Arch Bro Oats. The next lodge night on May 10 will feature a two table ouchre tournament with a substantial prize. A return billiard match between Mechanics Institute and the Paleay Institute starts tomorrow night at the Mechanics Institute, with two more weigh-ins needed for the reur match.
The Companies Act 165 nd and a commendable enterprise by residents of Northampton and Geridion receive support as promoters seek funds to operate the mine. The venture’s names provide assurance of a sincere effort to develop a proposition with strong potential. Share application forms are available at the office.
Geraldton items note Mr H Gregory and Mr Bazacott returning by morning train, Mr Sam Elliott returning by evening. Geraldton Rowing Club marked Private RE Disher’s memory with half mast. Disher, about 27, from South Australia, once worked for WA News, popular in Geraldton. later joined ALF. Archbishop Carr of Melbourne died yesterday in his 10th year. Railway parcels office worker F Lamb improving after hospital stay. Alex McGilvray recovering from typhoid at Geraldton hospital. Private H Wilsden recovering in Albany after heart surgery. district gloom from death of 16 year old girl in Yuha. Funeral in Wesleyan cemetery, Gardion, with Rev J G Jenkin officiating.
SOWLING NOTES the match showed batting and bowling strength with Roberts and Staddam prominent for their farm. Hutchinson led with style, beating Roberts in the Harrison Trophy match by 32 to 1, a result seen as unexpected yet crediting Hutchinson’s form.
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Nationalists secure overwhelming wins across Western Australia in Saturday elections with only Kalgoorlie Labor at risk. Western states like Illawarra Maribyrnong and Melbourne districts show mixed but strong nationalist gains, while several seats list unopposed or tight contests reflecting a broad nationalist triumph nationwide.
Report of the Flour Siting Company divesters shows a half year profit of £9,493 10s 11d and a 3 percent dividend absorbing £194 14s. Directors recommend £4,493 10s 5d balance carried forward. Outstanding sums include £3,019 1d on Kalama sheet with £2,625 to sundry creditors. Company assets exceed liabilities by £13,866 5s 8d. Mill output for year totals 72,? bushels. farmers' private gristings account for 31,077 bushels.
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