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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
A veteran observer describes French seventy fives and machine guns decimating German troops at Verdun, notes French gunnery superiority, and argues Germany faces a sealed land and sea blockade while Britain and allies sustain a relentless artillery defense.
The Upper Irwin Roads Board held its ordinary meeting on April 25 with members A E Field C W O Haloran SJ Watson LJ Seward F J Morgan G James and the Secretary present Mr Field welcomed James as a new member and Haloran was elected chairman for the year. Reports were considered and tenders called for gravelling and regravelling about 170 chains. Notices from the US Works included road creation and a grant instalment. The Secretary reported strict Stamp Act enforcement. A Yandanooka infestation prompted correspondence and action to pursue authorities for Noxious Weeks Act prosecutions. The board also discussed demolishing or ordering repairs on a Townsite Lot building and graveling 30 chains on Milo Road. A culvert tender for Mullowa Road at 34 was approved and decking for a bridge planned. Financials showed a credit balance of £1064 18s with rates receipts and licences noted. action planned against defaulters after due notice.
Northampt on line timetable lists services with days and times for routes to Bowes Teakie Bros Geo Teak La and Man 10 am 4 pm 8 pm. Chapman line and Wongan Hills line show frequencies. Agents Measre Snell G Lang J G Ulsrke Miss H Mitchie listed for obtaining guaran from local offices.
An insurance notice from Commercial Union Assurance Company Ltd mentions departments and sections related to fire marine and accident coverage. It references Warehouse 6 and various internal divisions including the Absence Department, with scattered text indicating policy descriptions and risk management terms.
Incomplete notice outlines annual publication timing and non delivery remedies. Mentions management in writing, residents stating desire for paper delivery, and various local business names including Stokes Co and SaddLe Harness.
Directory entry notes the 1916 edition with references to Rome ula and Victoria. Mentions H Waso & Co publishing and a statewide boom in January. Includes lines about NATIONAL SUCTION S&S ENGINES and Our Vehicles are Galt to Last.
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