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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary report discusses an election outcome in a Central Province and the performance of parties. It mentions Labour, ACW, and various ministers, with focus on shifts in support and potential implications for future governance. The piece is badly garbled but centers on party strength and strategic positioning.
A lengthy Geraldton page reports Labour losses in several seats with Drew near defeat in Northhampton. It notes party organization as key to recovery, plus local items on a Meekatharra figure, shipping, a library appointment, a funeral at Greenough, and school events including a Popular Girl contest and fundraisers for Elsie Margetson, Vera Devenport, and Audrey Basham.
Community notices include a euchre party proceeds benefiting the Returned Soldiers Rest Room, with funds assigned to Sergeant Poweroy. The Church of England in Northampton announces its annual parish meeting for May 27 to adopt the balance sheet and elect churchwardens verity and auditors, followed by a church social. A Red Cross fundraising event promises a pleasant program featuring stalls and competitions, with proceeds aiding war relief. The piece also warns on health issues from impure drinking water and endorses Naijm as a remedy for constipation, noting Stamford Oil Company markets it as a non medicine lubricant. available through chemists and shopkeepers.
Mrs 1. Rrede reports her son Lieut rede wounded in Egypt. Forrest accompanies Sally Forrest leaving Melbourne for Western Australia. Hon J Mills will visit Era Friday to begin secretarial duties for a pending appointment. Mr Grant named as possible District Inspector at Northampton. Mr Graing learns sister's son Pte Horace McDonald, Bunbury, was killed in action. Joshua Waldeck in frail health after a bad weekend turn. Mrs J Ryan improving in Perth after treatment. Mrs E A Ritch says son Rites Bettalon wounded after returning to duty from trench feet.
In a tribute on Harvest Terrace BH. W. Lake notes Inspector Qtr Mss from the Agricultural Bank and LAB, praised for tact and optimism. Friends recall his unsullied reputation and gentle presence as he steps back from public life amid evolving political duties.
Race meeting at Canning Park features multiple plates and events with entries such as First Class Plate, Second Class Plate, Victoria Handicap, Canning Brush Steward Chase, and Third Class Plate. Notable horses include Venetian King Extortion Drury Lane Kay Gun and Shelbourne. Races cover distances around one mile to two miles with varied entrants and anticipated outcomes.
The weights for the Hoodwood event at Mejruit Park on Monday June 1 were issued. Ireland 9.7, Nowening Tow Fasten 9.15, Post Lahlie Azanior 8.1, with additional entries including Irish Comedy High, KRSL trio, and multiple horse weights listed in dense, error-laden OCR.
At the Geraldton police court J White alias Jasper Teer Kil McCoy faced charges of disloyal talk on the Geraldton Dongarra line on March 9. The man insulted returned soldiers and the British Empire, praising German rule and denouncing conscription. He was found guilty and sentenced to three months with hard labour.
The usual monthly meet saw fourteen competitors on a windy Saturday. Rounds and handicaps produced tight scores with Jewell favored to win, while Smyth and Jewell led the scoring group as the event progressed.
Report from Dongarre Police Court recounts an Indian defendant accused of kicking a boy and striking him with a beer bottle, allegedly after provocation from local youths. The piece also notes community updates including staff relocations, wartime welfare, and soldiers returning home.
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