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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary text argues for longer trial of current dispute vetting, preserving court personnel integrity, and resisting political intrusion into judicial functions. It warns that politicians usurping court powers could destabilize the legal system and stresses balancing rights with duties toward others in a reforming framework.
Local SMD General details parish activities at Geraldton and surrounds. Yacht Club plans a season meeting at 3.35 pm and visits Mates for service Monday evening, with wool expert H McCallum visiting Chapman State Farm May 16 and May 20. Agricultural Society eyeing Mr McCallum’s show-ground inspection. programs altered for farmer attendance. Church of England outlines Holy Communion at 8 pm, Matins 11 am, Evensong 3 pm. ordination and baptism timings noted. rector travels to Maliews and Y 1700 for services. Presbyterian service topics listed. board meeting after evening service. Fundraising for Argan fund noted.
A fragmentary editorial voice argues for arbitration to resolve industrial strife. It condemns government action while urging wage fairness and sovereign balance, insisting arbitration courts offer a way to settle employer and employed tensions without broad upheaval. It warns against anarchy and defends the use of arbitration as the path to peace.
Notice from the New West Sapping Service via Frank Green and Co. informs Port Darwin that the Victoria District Agricultural Society will hold a show on two proposed weekends in October or September. At a May 22 meeting, Mr F Cylph was elected chairman of the newly formed committee.
West Australia meeting at Perth today lists True Moon 8.7 Faithwait 6.7 Loch Vie 6.10 and Clonakitty 7.7 Sandfuse 8.18 in the Australind Handicap with betting at 2 to 1 and 10 to 1 respectively. South Australia racing brief follows with similar results and odds.
At Adelaide this afternoon the meeting discussed Prinapa. The Goodwood Handicap for six furlongs showed Trilfiou or Tu as leading contenders with prices around 89 a 2 silver and 723 pounds 8 shillings 6 pence plus 1 pound 10 shillings.
Our Own Correspondent notes rain revitalizing gardens and new dwellings including a two storey coffee palace. Post Office repairs planned. S M McGowan arrives to take over duties, with Wheately resigning. Hayes leaving for West Mildford, Gallagher from Fremantle joins. Davey Edgar resumes driving after illness. Drover Ed gar departed for Mingenew with stock. Chas James due soon with 6000 sheep.
A special effort by the Naval Comores Fund branch in Geraldton drew generous public support for patriotic causes. The day featured emblems, a sunset procession to the jetty, an open air concert, and displays by the Yacht Club and Fishing Industry. Despite a fuse incident ending the programme early, receipts at hotels and clubs plus a £2 gift from Mr A C Macey and £1 from Mr C Rowan pushed the projected total past £60, with final tallies to be announced soon. The event credited Mrs Meredith and her helpers for the strong organization and brisk turnout.
The Rev E F Cameron sails to attend the annual general assembly of the Presbyterian Church with emphasis on union talks among Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian bodies. Local items note Mrs Burges return from Perth medical treatment and Mr H Horsey changing plans to settle in Perth. Corporal LJ Chiny man is in good health on leave, with brief Scotland days ahead. others have uncertain return dates amid routine community updates.
Private Sydney 8 Parker of Geraldton recalls the 1914 German massacres in Belgium, the Meuse valley ruins, and Belgian towns like Tamines and Aniane. He describes fortifications, battlefield relics, wartime hospitality from Walloons, and postwar shortages and prices in Heppen, with vivid notes on ruins, civilians, and demobilization.
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