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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1916
Page
2
A mangled notice from Esplanade Kustel states they have taken over a large premises and furniture and plan to cater for boarsty and fureshed moome. It mentions tariffs and food service intent though text is garbled. The fragment implies a local business pivot with preparations to serve patrons.
The remarks stress British resolve to prevail over Germany, noting the war was forced upon them and the Allies will see a long, difficult road. It praises victory as a credit to the empire and to those who defend the weak against the powerful, foreseeing continued effort until triumph.
Turday October 1 1916 appears in the readable text with unclear phrases and repeated lines about a group or cause named Gerabiton dpnmqdion for Country Faith and Justice, noting a dated event on TURDAY October 1h 1916 lacking complete details.
The British Prime Minister and allied leaders vow not to falter after recent sacrifices. They emphasize that Allied aims are just, requiring preparation and security for the future. They warn against letting such sacrifices be in vain and seek to curb Central Powers’ capacity to harm small nations.
Mr M J Ligue of Walkaway asked the Pastoralists' Association secretary for guidance on rabbit pest control in the Eastern States. The reply by JH Noble notes no new extermination methods exist beyond current practice and that visiting rabbit‑infested areas isn’t feasible. he will raise the matter with the Executive and respond in writing.
A crop report notes rainward improvement with Comeback wheat winning 96 marks and a 2437 lb per ton estimate, while Firbank scored 86.5 marks for 2310 lb bread per ton. West Australian Bank manager Mr G. toured Bowes Chapman Naraling districts amid hopes of a good harvest. Church notices list services for Christ Church, East Chapman, and the Sale Church of England with Sunday school anniversaries and a picnic at Nansim Geraldton itinerary.
Miss Alma Gregory, daughter of MLA MG El Gregory, has passed music examinations with honours. Aida Me H Gregory, MH.R., arrives from Melbourne on the Arabia to visit Toodyay, Northam, York, and Geraldton district. potential departure to Victoria around November 3 or 4. Also noted are missing Private J Collins Sandstone and Private S Lillie Sandstone, with Sergeant L Ramshaw Geraldton and Private W H L Blake reported seriously ill.
National Service note cites Prime Minister Hughes promising that conscription will automatically cease on the declaration of peace. Opposition leader Lee challenges Labour ties, while Hughes cites a letter from Anstey and references a Barker-linked incident.
A British pair of motor boats engaged a German gunboat on Lake Tanganyika on Boxing Day. Fire opened at 2500 yards. the German craft fled but was overtaken. The captain was killed. the gunboat surrendered after about twenty minutes. Repairs took a week. The action showcased bold gunnery and speed in rough water.
In mixed conditions at the 600 yard ranges, competitors led by Grover and Keown produced strong scores in the Gibeon Trophy stage two. The field highlighted La Castane Smyth Grover and Potions with top figures as next meets approach on the 300 and 600 yard courses, including handicaps for October. A Northampton Jockey Club committee meeting set New Year’s race plans, naming E Woodlecek as club secretary.
Corperal W Clarkson writes to his wife Eleanor Street Geraldson France Sept 2 describes trench fighting and luck with no injuries. Mentions trophy badge and helmet, friends wounded, and longing for home. Driver T Carmichael of the ASC writes from Salonika Sept 9 about staying alive, wishing to be with wife at Club Hotel, fearing baldness, and hoping for safe return with Geraldton and Australian fellows in mind.
A fragmentary dispatch from France dated August describes brutal fighting with heavy shelling, gas, and artillery as Australian soldiers endure extreme casualties. The writer praises artillery support, recalls intense bombardments, and notes comradeship, fatigue, and distant families in Australia, while predicting march toward the end of 1917.
Fragmentary OCR describes John Muir and a clock linked to a museum, noting early American exploration themes. It mentions a study scene with a bed, a tube, and a mixture of cheese, amid references to a historic society museum and a chronology of objects. The text is garbled but conveys a diary like recounting of objects and study moments.
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