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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
2
A fragment from a 1916 issue reflects wartime sentiment. It notes three months since the Somme offensive began, arguing Allies must press victory and insist on peace on German terms, detailing German miscalculations and Allied resolve. It mentions Lemberg and Balkan theater as future focuses.
Rain at Pintharuka through 9 a.m. Thursday totaled 118 points. The piece mentions life and consciousness and an anthem, with Hopkins referenced. The moon and afternoon observations appear fragmentary and unclear.
A South West Commissioner Mr J M B Connat will depart Perth on October 30 to lecture at four centres including Northampton Hermann's New Warehouse Geraldton Fire Station. Plans may be seen at Millars Marine Terrace. An interdenominational notice mentions church services and a Sunday school picnic at White Peak with train times and fares. Vestry to meet Tuesday. Intercession service cancelled due to the picnic. No service at Mullewa this month.
A Perth correspondent reports Scaddaw expresses opposition to conscription arguing it conflicts with equality of sacrifice. He notes a clash with council members who reject the principle and states his future stance will be guided by equality of sacrifice.
The Belmont Park meeting card lists two races with entry details and betting odds. Hurdle Race covers two miles and 50 yards with Balmain and Budgery Value among entrants, betting at 5 to 1 against the winner. Welter Handicap over one mile features Capiul Bells and Bailm with odds listed.
Betting odds show Doudage III as the favorite at 3 to 1 with spuiest winner and others at 1 to 1 and 5 to 1. Botting, Breed ers Plate, and Squatters Handicap are listed as events with distances of two miles and a half and one mile quarter. Odds feature 4 to 1 against the winner.
The Geraldton Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel with good attendance. President J Kendrick chaired as members read an annual report noting three prominent members serving in the war. The year ended with a deficit of £27 12s. Mr. Markey donated materials for a new club room, and prizes were awarded to members including Haigh, Scott, Warwicker, and others. A notice board and dues collection plans were discussed as the club looks to the front line and hopes for peace and prosperity.
News reports the death of LamceSex Sens, a 30 year old Australian soldier from SE Peters South Australia. He enlisted last year and was killed in action in France. Trivale G. Walshe and Gerghinem are noted in the transmission as related names.
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