Local and General News from Seraldton and Geraldton
Local notes from Seraldton and Geraldton dated Thursday October 11 1917 report horse racing entry close dates for Walkaway Turf Club, wool dividend news, youth inventor of aniline dye, council chambers fee discussions, railway timetable changes for Geraldton lines, and a stock sale advertisement by James Kidd offering a median draught horse and other horses at Sansford Street sale yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kidd
Auelion
Sansford Street
Frdiay
Patrick Stone
Fire Destroys Stable at Mr J M Clarke Carrier Store
A serious fire Tuesday night gutted the premises of Mr J M Clarke on Johnston Street, destroying the stables and starting area. The blaze, noticed by Clarke’s son returning from school, spread quickly but was eventually contained with efforts hampered by a prior practice of not overhauling lighting repairs. Nearby issues include school lighting complaints and a note on wool dividends distributed by the Western Australia committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. MH Clarke
Carrier
Johnston Street
Mr Clarke
Fremantle Lumpers Unengaged Amid Industrial Tensions
Telegrams report ongoing friction at Fremantle docks as lumpers remain disengaged in industrial matters. The usual operations wrap up at eight, with Dimhoola unloaded by OY Vol. and no immediate resolution in sight.
Personal Items From Geraldton District
ERSONAL ITEMS. Mien Mr. Logue of Walkaway was yesterday in to the Rosella Private Hospital. Mrs Logue has been too ill to leave bed for weeks and hopes for a brief hospital stay and recovery. At his request four months leave of absence was granted to Dr G Bastion by the Municipal Council. Town Clerk W McLaren plans a forthcoming holiday four weeks. Mrs Lewis’ son Private Chas Wright was admitted to the Southern General Hospital on September 26 with a severe gunshot wound in the left thigh. Mr J H Clarke of Johnston Street, lately unwell after Tuesday night fire, was reported improved today. His son Eric, who found the fire, was also taken ill but better this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennes
Fias
Clark
Jemnem
Logue
G. Bastion
Geraldton
W. McLaren
Lewis
Chas. Wright
Second
Southern General Hospital
J. H Clarke
Johnston Street
Boyd
Eric
Geraldton Council Eyes Control Of Reserve 1856
The Town Clerk reported that Governor approved placing Reserve 1856 under council control to prevent timber cutting. The block spans 498 acres. Debate over municipal accounting and market regulation followed with discussions on markets, butchers, and timing of any new rules. The mayor urged careful action while awaiting council clarity on authority and commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Cross
P. F. Hooke
Jociind
Rooke
Hermanesid
The Playful Tanks Impress the King on View of War
The King and the Prince of Wales observed a tank demonstration amid field hazards as crews narrated life under fire. A tank breach through a wire, a perilous plunge, and a brave, cheer-filled exit followed, while the war report highlights Allied gains: over 70,000 prisoners and 450 German guns seized by the New Armies, with praise for the Ulster, Irish, and Blankshire regiments’ gallantry on Messine Ridge and other fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
Tiree
Tank
Fangha-Balingh
King Wales
Majesty
Prince of Wales
Armea
Ypres
Heaumoot Hamel
Mensi Trou Pozieres
la Coulot
Sebastopol
Armica
Avives
Germany
Arras
Moor
Ancre
Cugilemoor
Ginchy
Messiney Ridge
Ulster Tropa
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Hardwicke & Co
Singapore Suits
WOOL
Elder, Shenton & Co., Limited
ELDER
Shenton & Co., Limited
Henry Wills & CO
E. C. Bartlett
Outeastar
Street
Talaphese
Bali
Australian Muto's Provident Society
Taras
Wien
Derry
State Shipping Service
S.S. Bambra
Fremantle
Ostober
Darwin
Yrank Oreen & CO
Seraldton Gangdian
Foe
Feil Wal Yustic
Walkaway Turf Club
I* Saa
Messes
Henry Wills and Co
Elder Licention and Co
Central Wool Committee
Kanda
Messrs Wills and Co
J. E
Elite Supply
Bute and Bacon Factory
Aisectors
W.A
Guardian
Fesieton
GE Sewell
Sipe
Mr. Jamen
Windermere
Entaa
Western Australia
Dimhoola Unloaded OY Vol
Geraldton Municipal
Chudioa
Nuraling
Garden
Et-Teat Finny
Loers
Gardner
Ttn
Cr Cobendick
Dr Gardier
Lad
Builder
Cr Gardner
Cr Herman
Cobelilick
Perkors
Oswell
Gilat
Lowes Peicer Tod
Alep
Ceyton
Toda Yard
Sint Eigney
Grimes Ck
Colow
Phome
Aswell
P.O. Bax
The
Times
Leos
Pozieres
Corman Am
Jamie
Northampton
Hull
Stew
Cami
Northnpton
Heb Lows
Beethamston Shaw
Geraldon
Amd
Ame Geer AG
Quivily
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