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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
2
A fragmentary Western Australian notice from Fremantle dated Monday May shows shipping service details and class fares. The unreadable text references agents and steamship service with uncertain company names and tariffs, reflecting a period wartime logistics context.
The text records port movements and sailing notices for the Ocean Steamship Co. 403. Capt Valaleish of CHAMSON sails by May 1 from Geraldton toward Singapore via North West Ports, with further details dated May 21 for LERON commanded by Capt Dalgleish. Calculations reference Geraldton transit data supplied by government authorities.
West Ports and Singapore obituary fragment notes the death of Private JG Clarke aged 10? in May. It mentions his mother Mrs JM Clarke and sister Ivy Clarke, brother-in-law Som Clarke. Mrs EK Powell and Aime A Clarke also referenced as part of the family. The notice ends with a tribute he did his duty and that his duty nobly done.
A 1916 report notes German diplomacy and the submarine war as a colossal note from Germany. It argues Germany seeks power over others, disregards international law, and accuses Britain of breaking rules while denying neutrals safety. The piece critiques President Wilson and questions cooperation to curb Britain’s blockade.
The piece denounces Germany for ignoring international law and accuses Britain of projecting war guilt onto others. It blames Germany for starving civilians and praises Allied actions while warning that U S responses to German conduct remain uncertain. The tone condemns German arrogance and imperial behavior on the high seas.
Local notices report that ship deliveries of precut paper are delayed prompting a Herald size reduction to maintain full reporting. Harbour improvements proceed with railway yard preparations and dismantling at Marine Terrace. State School Association Carnival funds issued. total receipts around £9 11s with expenses and a remaining balance.
Mr Wickey Candids reports meetings for Mr Hickey at Mallee Moraws and Pa enjor test week with promising support. Mr Drew travels from Northampton to address Northampton tonight and Nabewab Thursday, Geraldton Friday, then a final Town Hall address with Mr Hickey. Mrs Hickey to speak at Yalgoo Mullawa and Geraldton with Mr Drew Friday.
A fragmented record titled Coop and Stock Reports notes the 1915-16 season with references to Constable J Donovan and a vague stock assessment. The readable portions hint at grazing concerns and dairy activity but lack coherent details or complete names.
A garbled clipping recounts a supposed martyrdom of Nurse Covell with mentions of the world and the king. The fragmentary text hints at a brutal incident but provides no clear dates or places.
Readable parts describe an Easter clearing sale at a department store with bargains on embroidery muslin velvet tweeds and other fabrics. Mentions reduced stock, wholesale prices, and various garment fabrics with audience appeal strategies. Includes locations in Geraldton.
A garbled report details South Australia racing at an autumn meeting with St Spasa leading the Adelaide Cup. It mentions horses like Tuc, Divi, Chewbini, Tum Castro and Oykio, with mixed results and retirements. The Nursery Handicap and betting divisions are noted alongside local hospital and community updates from Campden and Victoria Hospital.
Mr A L Smith formerly secretary of the Northapton Jockey Club sailed from Fremantle on April 15 with WA members of the AULF to attend the No 2 Officers School at Duntrove until June 20. W A Hughes revisits youth scenes, plans to press commercial privies to settlement and will speak on sugar after Producers' Organisation supplies in London. The Premiar departs for Adelaide for a conference, Scaddan expects to return to Perth within a fortnight. James Officer’s acting-min Registrar note. Geraldton visitors including Mrs Clarke. Mr Cunningham will speak at Walkaway tomorrow night. Mr Patrick's election campaign progresses across the state.
A Melbourne syndicate seeks to acquire a 10 year option on a Warriedar Highland Chief mine promising rich reef potential. Officials study water supply and railway boundary changes affecting Dalwallin and Moore districts with formal notices to adjust boundaries to 1st July 1916.
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