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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
2
A clipped item notes Woods presenting a feature on peppermalt care during a 04 event, highlighting methods and regional interest in a local column. The piece references a community audience and mentions potential vendor names and dates moving through the page.
A crowded 1918 Perth column outlines getting ready costumes and coats for events. It notes sailing routes for Dimboola and Malinda fleets from Melbourne to Fremantle, details Carnarvon Freehold project, and visits by A E Allen to inspect meat works. It mentions extensive church schedules and a naval meeting on Monday the 27th.
The Health Inspector urged dog registration through April with nearly 300 dogs registered. Four were impounded and humanely destroyed. stray animals remain. April 1918 saw 20 births in Geraldton, eight males and twelve females, amid influenza and bronchial illnesses. Dr. Boyd linked illness to dwindling water tanks and urged an efficient water supply under Municipal Council control. Community notices cover church services, repatriation meetings, and local market items including produce and meat.
District High School reports a surge in enlistments after the Governor General’s Conference with a weekly total of 868 nationwide, Western Australia showing 9 enlistments and state totals listed. The effort includes a Popular Girl Competition at Gersilton State School with pupil fundraising, songs, and a final prize distribution of funds raised.
A fragment argues about laxatives and lubricants like Nujol from Standard Oil. It notes Nujol relieves constipation by lubrication rather than absorption, claims it is not a drug and does not irritate digestion. A famed medical authority is cited.
The column discusses a planned national day protest fundraising for the Red Cross, a proposed triple tenure for the Railway Commissioner, and upcoming elections in the Metropolitan Province with candidates Sommers Lyne and Fremance. It mentions shipping cargo bottlenecks to Western Australia, proposed local agents in Melbourne, and matches price controls for matches. It notes disputes in the butchers’ arbitration and a travel-related case involving the Greenmont funds Board.
Personal notes report Wil, son of Mr Be, has received a second lieutenancy with the 10th Light Horse in Palestine. The piece mentions Private A. Wipebez from Geraldton discharged after service in England, W.A. Salvation Army congress attendance by Ensign and Mrs Marion, and various retirements, enlistments, and departures affecting community figures and local church and military circles.
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