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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
2
Partial OCR shows a dressmaking item from Davies Busy Bee Store. It mentions orders for fit and style, country orders requested, and material made up with terms moderates.
Fragmentary ad lists outfitter items including shirts hats and a special cut of clothing. Mentions sending measurements by postal order and claims availability of latest goods.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an astronomical calculation for Geraldton in May 1915 using latitude data and government references. Details are unclear but imply a routine ephemeris or solar position computation from official tables.
Fragmentary OCR notes list moon phases and dated items May 22 May 2 and other phrases. Mentions Wy at aig Woods Creat Pepparmint Cure, 1264. Entities are unclear. process yields a vague historical reference with no clear event or names beyond generic terms.
Phree pares and freights advertised on a Geraldion to Turt Darwin coastal service via Sunday. RMS TERN AUNTEALLA is listed as the only twin screw wireless steamer on the coast, though the vessel is currently out of service for overhaul. Green Gos Ageia, Cermen, is noted in the accompanying lines.
Measra Dalgety and Co Ltd records ship movements with steamers Charm Geraldton Fry and Fremant i mction bound for Nor West ports Singapore May. Minderea Geraldton June 2nd Cuaron Framantie Ger ddtin NoWeat Juve Singapore. Geraldawsla waves Syndiies 15th Mel vurne 1ihk Adelaide May 23. Mhany Framantie Albany May 30 for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney.
A compact note identifies the Ocean Steamship Company Limited as part of United Service, indicating a corporate affiliation or listing within a period newspaper item.
Fragmented OCR text references Fremantia routes to North West Ports and Singapore from Geraldton with garbled names and dates May and June. Mentions Kap Richardson and Dalgety, but details are unclear. Presents as a brief shipping or transit shorthand with no clear event.
The article notes electors and representatives in Parliament facing party shifts as Australian politics shows fracturing loyalties. It cites Labour holding a small majority over the combined Country and Liberal factions, with potential realignments and by elections looming.
Fragmentary discussion analyzes the Country Party and Liberal relations within a broader political frame. It questions party dominance, policy influence, and the potential for cross party cooperation or conflict shaping the state’s future governance.
Geraldton notes show a tender called by James Kidd trustee for the sale of a well known property at Marine Terrace and Dur'scher Street Geraldton. The sale is set for Tuesday the 85th at 5 pm with full particulars available from the trustees. The report also covers Nurse Morrison's death in Northampton and other local items from the same era.
The piece notes the appointment of Jusures of the Peace for several districts including Geraldton Pit Wirra East Murchison and Murchison with names Meore C Sennar J M Walker A B Hepworth Fy Nauu and others. It also reports the death of The Hon D Gawler aged 59 from septic pneumonia. Archbishop Riley arrives in Geraldina for Confirmation at Mhriat Church and will lead Intercession for soldiers and sailors. Frank Green is reported seriously ill and hospitalized. A farewell gathering is planned at the Fire Station for Officer Wil son and Mrs Wilson bound for Fremantle and the Fire Brigade.
Fragmentary text from Yuba area notes references rapid planting and harvest, farm conditions, and mentions individuals like Frank Kevte. It blends disjointed phrases about postwar themes, Hungarian matters, and weather, yielding a patchwork of crops, fertility ideas, and uncertain events without a cohesive report.
The Belgian Relief Fund report lists many donors and helpers including bank staff, merchants, and volunteers who contributed funds and materials. The piece notes the extensive community effort, names several contributors, and mentions a postponed weekly parish meeting due to prior engagement, thanking supporters for their work and generosity.
At a Monday night roll call private Frederick Wilam Hoping was reported missing from a camp. A broken skull injury after a pouch found near the clay bank led to a surface excavation of a quarry. Detectives searched for foul play while a civil inquiry aims to verify the circumstances and rule out accident.
A vague report describes action at Kinet and a harmed party in New Zealand. Aeon faced prosecution over sending a message implying death in action of a Taree hunter. The statement was deemed incorrect, and under the circumstances a nominal fine was imposed.
In a May event at the Australian Weight Championship venue the top contenders faced off with unusual teeth and jaw strength noted as giving advantages. The match produced tense rounds with Wyn Brum and others striving for a decisive victory, though confusion and a disputed result clouded the outcome.
Community sports note from Geraldton Rifle Club describes weekly practice, member achievements, and club prizes including a gold watch. It reports on committee decisions, handicap standings, and a tribute to Lieut A Torrey Mountain, detailing local drills, upcoming shoots, and acknowledgments of members in a memorial context.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss possibilities of future events and roles of a owner and alumna. The text appears as a dictionary tone with broken phrases and unclear context, mentioning present war themes and outcomes.
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