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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Constantine and Gardner, with mentions of Geraldtow and an incident at an unspecified time. No clear action, date, or outcome is discernible. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise summary.
Government expert report warns Rheims Cathedral will likely collapse as the edifice falters from intense bombardment. The central transept suffers damage amid daily shelling. fire brigades suffer heavy casualties while civilians evacuate. Children attend underground schools in a vast subterranean city created for municipal life during the war.
A detailed Victorian era guide on bacon curing outlines clean, cool conditions under 60 degrees Fahrenheit and several pickling methods. It lists ingredients and steps for brine and dry salt cures, time frames of two to three weeks, stacking rotation, washing with bicarbonate of soda, and finishing with olive oil before smoking. It emphasizes hygiene and gradual curing processes for 500 pounds.
An unclear entry shows OHLENE TM CO at 10 South vaay Walling Street Dartford with no clear price or product details. The fragment suggests a business listing or advertisement but lacks verifiable items or context. Further readable data needed for a solid brief.
A church sermon titled Three Days in a Submarine drew a Sunday crowd well before service time. The minister, echoing government talk of change, delivered a lively discourse that left attendees perplexed yet curious about the unusual topic. The Daily Chronicle notes the event as a striking, almost chaotic gathering with mixed reactions.
A fragmented letter describes a Grey day price rise to fourpence per pint, sparking protests. Wealthier patrons and laborers clash over profiteering as a mysterious informer exposes price manipulation by the Anchor pub. The scene combines barroom chatter, class tension, and a whispered plan to resist rising costs.
A staged work by G Brumsden Pletcher presents The New Parie. Viscount Bryce and Prime Minister Hughes contribute, detailing German designs on Australia since 1885. The text alleges German attempts to seize mineral wealth in Northern Queensland, propose smelting and a Hamburg Cairo corridor, and press for Trinity Bay and Brysbane River wharf development, all rejected by Queensland officials. It cites German diplomacy and a Freemans tale about German influence, noting warnings from Australian supporters and diplomats like Dr George Brown and George Grey.
Dalgety and Company report stock sales for May 23 noting limited sales since last week, with demand high for store sheep and weather affecting feed growth. Prices opened near last week and softened toward close. heavy cattle and sheep prices varied, with prime crossbreds and wethers showing mixed results and regional lots from Marsdown, Victoria, Dimboola, and local sources.
Auction notes reveal prices for various pigs and sows with weights and conditions. Entries include prime pigs at 26s and 335, heavy sows at 7s to 60s, baconets at 8s to 12s, and odd pegs with values like 138 49 508, alongside Keene YW 10s.
Fieldings Report notes only coastal rain, better country conditions, and strong wool prospects. Derby and Port Hedland districts report high shearings after a slow start, with 17,000 spare sheep for early deliveries and expected sales at Midland Junction. Markets anticipate higher prices for the few spring lambs and pending sales along major lines.
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