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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1919
Page
2
A fragmented 1919 Geraldton page reports Salvation Army event plans, agricultural talks, and a wool market update. It notes the Apprecition Day committee meeting chaired by the Mayor, parish refreshments, and funding details. It cites the Morawa cooperative wool sale, shipments to Ames and global price trends, with shipments and market activity described.
A garbled historical OCR fragment states a committee will meet at a secretary shop on Thursday night at 7.90 for consideration of a stageman passing. It mentions the Wesher and a Saxkeasly scene, with unclear names and places.
An odd essay lampoons male vanity and ignorance about buttons, noting how men drift to trivial crafts while neglecting practical sewing skills. It mocks laundries with specialized button work, jokes about button shortages, and questions why men fail to learn simple fastener repair despite vast time spent on other trades.
A garbled storefront ad proclaims Oswell's Still to the Fore with a wide mix of fabrics and furnishings. It touts damask, curtains, garments, ready to wear clothing, and various kid gloves, with pricing hints and references to fashionable lines and department offerings.
A fragment notes a possible Gersldin Guardian inquiry or item obtained from Mess Tr de Lucey and family. Related references include Eb Oboe, Ns Lere, Mise arcu, and Mrs Eaton in a unclear source segment. The text appears as OCR noise with mixed names and terms.
The festival marks the church’s fifteenth anniversary and offers a peace offering to the church for the war. Attendees include Archbishop and dean Leech with Rev Heng M.A and Canon McClemang MLA. A series of sermons and confirmation services are planned with a parish meeting in Town Hall to hear final arrangements.
A lively Friday evening event at the Isyeke School hall drew a crowded crowd for dancing and entertainment by a local committee. Mr T Frazer acted as MC, with music by Walter Teakie and performers including T Harfaon B McEwan and Mus G Quinn. A Western Competition awarded prize money, supper was served, and plans foreshadowed further openings. The organizers praised all who attended and contributed to a very successful night.
October 18 Industrial Court hearing led by Judge Rolin where State Arbitration Judges ruled to enforce the new living wage of £3 175 per week immediately. The decision bypasses proposed legislation and sets a firm standard now.
A damaged report states a ward fire at Muspial Hospital released five prisoners from a ward. Authorities say access was granted and doors opened to ease evacuation amid the blaze.
Oswell s. Box 57 reports the Ol City Rifle Club event at 309 yards and beyond as members detect ties and discuss future ranges. Officials plan a new range and new rules as the community watches the sport grow.
The May weather across the district was very dry with terry periods and scattered showers on the 19th and 25th, helping crops but not advancing growth. Water supply fell with streams reduced, pastures dry, and farm stock showing mixed improvements while winds eased and rivers slowed.
In Geraldton a sergeant named W Pomeray faced a grave charge as trial dates were set amid a busy period. Pivate Tum Roberts, serving about four years, returned home after a brief service and four warnings. A large crowd traveled with the Marmag’s train, including Meagra AT Hardwicke and G Condunyno, with others from Carter and Co. due back this week.
The minutes describe road board actions in Yalgoo including deferment of certain schemes, leasing and land issues near Pasteal Lea 107/96, and references to the Deputy PMG and local officials. Expenditure details note repatriation grants and local rate allocations.
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