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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

4

Ratepayers Meeting Yields Lively Passages and Debate

A meagre turnout at the Town Hall for a half yearly ratepayers meeting sparked lively exchanges led by Messrs Meadowcroft and Steggall. The mayor presided as disputes over minutes footpaths and gas-works financing dominated, with residents pressing for attention to Fitzgerald Street and warnings about loan schemes and depreciation.

L. MM. Bungerfort Crs Stone Kempton Cunlway Lauder Gardner Bartlett S Goirlbeng Meadowcroft Aly Meadowcraft Mary Chapman Fitzgerald Street Messrs Kidd Conway Garner Sander

Council debate over tender openning and football ground

In open council, tender details for the electric light works and football ground management were discussed. Mr Sieggall reportedly offered the highest tender while others questioned the costs, council support, and potential restrictions and charges.

Sieggall Hill United Couniteration Mer. Mearowcloft Highwat Meadowcroft Meandowcroft Secon Steggall Prausied Conway Fort Hallers Mente Bartlett Connell Fostball Association Stoggall Ascosiavion Cawiell Huvilete Whey Persiaton Football Association Mle Kiaun Opyast & Publicana Booth Ohur Mewtowerolt Tfueou Fark Vietori Kimhing

Third Payment Anecdote of Daniel Webster’s Generosity

The story recalls Daniel Webster visiting a Marshall farm with Fletcher, paying the neighbor’s hay bill twice and joking about keeping books. Webster then offers to cover future hay needs, inviting the neighbor to dinner and urging honesty before settling the debt. The tale highlights Webster’s charitable nature and practical humor.

Daniel Webster Kmilly Mr. Webster Marshield Washington Hay Fletcher Tally Webster Daid Mr. K Thad Alice Sins Mir Webster Mr.n

Breathes theresign with soul dear Breathes theresign with soul

A fragmentary poem-like passage presents garbled text about a man, faith, and a couple of misheard phrases. It references healing, a smiling feminine ideal, and a strange line about a peppermint wand. The broken lines suggest a literary or OCR artifact rather than a coherent report.

Geraldton Fire Enquiry Hears Odd Escape Details

Witness Rutoc Gorge Plummer testified to a late hour Friday inquest into the Geraldton fire. He described escaping through a window, waving his pants, and finding others already out or hysterical. The coroner noted no clear cause, with no Thatcher or gas suspect, as the scene closed for the night.

Colt Vere Aineworth Thomas Venes Te Tayman Kalmonds Arivan Hanes Carlsen

Philip Lytton Dramatic Company to Stage The Man They Could Not Hang

Philip Lytton introduces a new dramatic company in Ge widion to perform The Man They Could Not Hang. The event centers on John Lee's innocence and a British compensation case that sparked global interest. Remaining shows include Every Duel a San and The Fatal Welding, with the company arriving from His Majesty's Theatre, Perth.

Philip Lytton Vicaire Australis Gewidion Rma Howes Felow John Lee Exeter England Lord Coleridge Sie Te Nosthcote Msteatia Philips Lytton Wied John Let Gannana Lee Ilar Frynk Me Lylley Thas London Jal Lee Renton Hite Tau Beitish Nim Jha Momilay Sherlock Hin Majesty's Perth E. Snell’s

Clements Tonic Praise From Merry McLaday

An advertisement letters claim Clements Tonic improved health and vitality for an unwell customer. The note from Merry McLaday at 11 Madeline Street, Carlton Melbourne describes nervousness, weakness, and gradual recovery through the tonic, praising its effects and urging others to try it.

Holley Hie Madeline Street Carlog Melbourne Clements Tonic Ltd Lina Merry McLaday

Correspondence on farming debates prompts sharing of methods

A reader letter from Chas. Merle discusses farm crop practices at Rockatea and Mullowa, urging discreet exchanges with the editor. The writer notes concerns over pests, moths, and alleged harassment, offering private information to aid in solving farm privacy issues and urging help from the editor.

Woo Parming Debatanie Aimee ALY Cam Debi Les Piuhin Farin al Mullowa Chas Merle

Doan's Ointment Cured Piles Says Midland Reader

A patient from Midland Perth reports complete relief from extreme itching and pain using Doan's Ointment. The testimonial claims long lasting cure with no recurrence after ten years. The ad urges purchase from chemists and stores with price details.

Thon Rich Midland Perth Han Mich Cays Kalan Doan Pareer de Millan Ca I Muerrar-seront

Geraldton Guardian Readers urged to contact editor and managers

The Geraldton Guardian invites letters to the Editor and business communications to the Manager. Correspondents wanted in all areas. Subscriptions may start at any time and be sent to any Commonwealth address for 5s 6d per quarter. Annual prepaid rate is 12 8. Residents should arrange direct delivery with the newsboys. Advertisers to lodge alterations a day before publication. Paper goes to press 5 pm Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.

Ap Niy Commonwealth Geraldton Pewsboys At & P.m P.m Constantine & Gardner

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