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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
2
A grand coronation scene in Gerald mirrors Westminster Abbey as Queen Capsuva is crowned amid pomp and ceremony. The event features choirs, heralds, and a royal procession with ministers and representatives, pledges of loyalty, and a nationwide call to aid soldiers at the front.
Geraldton Guagaion urges Labourites to show unity and strong organisation while warning Liberal and Country Parties against delays. He argues victory requires a continuous, coordinated approach and cites Labour Party discipline as a model against opposition attacks.
A local writer argues nine years of crossing Suffolk with Clydesdale mares yields strong, active animals fit for heavy tasks. Testimony from Wittenow and Grant supports crossbreds for long hauls, with pure Suffolk may improve remounts and carting efficiency. The piece then shifts to politics, noting Liberal and Country Party dynamics in Western Australia and a call for cross-party understanding amid post election analysis. It closes with notices of a prominent squatter’s death, a fire brigade celebration, ambulance class updates, and various regional civic items.
Fragmentary OCR note references Batavia and Sealine ports near May, with mentions of Frees 95 soil and Geraldon route. Incomplete details suggest a travel or shipping log with dates and locations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a legal or survey item referencing a location near Geraldion with mentions of latitude and longitude and a date around May 1. The text is garbled but indicates mapping or boundary work conducted by a named authority or in a named jurisdiction.
Fragmentary wartime note mentions Jews in combat ranks and praise for courage. Claims many have fallen and lists names or ranks in a reverent, war-time tone. Text is garbled but centers on soldiers of Jewish origin and their conduct in battle.
A Yorkshire Post correspondent reports a quiet yet total shift in sheep feeding methods over recent years. The piece contrasts lean, well-developed carcasses for table quality with the fat, less economical norm, citing showyard examples and broader European trends in forage, breed, and meat production.
An ornate ceremony at the Home of the Blest finished with a choir rendition of Dear Little Shamrock and Land of Hope and Glory sung by Mr HEN Boltov. The procession reformed and the audience applauded the organizers Pro Cardston and the performers under Mr T P Shaw. The orchestra led by Mr C Lupp, pianists Mrs A T Davies and Miss Barker, and Mr BL Mills on organ received praise. Ben Bees conducted the trumpet. A repeat performance was announced for tonight with another full house anticipated.
The Returning Officer declared William Hickey duly elected as a member for the Central Province to serve in the Western Australia Legislative Council amid applause. The result pleased the party, despite criticisms and concerns over South Greenough polling irregularities and aggressive tactics noted during the campaign.
The passage recalls general election anxieties amid wartime, urging unity across parties and sectors. Leaders pledge cooperation for national welfare, praising public servants and urging voters to exercise their rights while mindful of the ongoing war’s shadow. A parliamentary tone notes electoral attendance and hopes for smooth proceedings despite tensions.
Fragmented report lists multiple names and trophies from a local club event. Mentions sixiey, Handicage, and various participants with scattered scores and placements. No clear dates or locales discernible due to OCR errors.
A fragment from a 1916 newspaper highlights a special millinery sale featuring embroidery and trims. The notice mentions a collection labeled including items like Loom and Cougar Dom, with March 31 noted for the event and limited quantities indicated.
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