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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
2
Country Pall and Justice reports a three‑industry plan with freezing works, butter and bacon factory to be concentrated first on the smaller project due to lower capital needs. Friday’s meeting limited shares to producers, with a six‑month probation, as prospects for a producer floated company are explored. Local cooperation and canvassing hoped to accelerate final decision.
In South Rural and New South Wales markets Merino rams sold very well this year with top prices for attractive lines. Selected rams and stud rams fetched high sums while flock rams showed less demand. Ewes and dairy stock sold well with some record prices for pigs. Post Office and Bank holiday arrangements affect Geraldton on October 22 Proclamation Day. Beaten, formerly of Station, Murchison.
The Geraldton area reports several health and sorrowful events. Frank Warn of Fitzgerald Street and Mr John Woodcock of Northampton are among those affected by hospital stays at Rosella Hospital for internal troubles. J. W. Waldeck remains under care at Rosella Hospital. The community mourns Driver Reggie Davis, son of the late J. M. Davis, a veteran relative of Mr Frank E. B. Davis of Moora, marking the second bereavement in the well known family during wartime. Fred Davis, a local figure, is reported at the front in the Murchison district. Mrs S. Wellington of Simpson Street confirms telegrams about Private Hearty Wellington’s admission.
Racing at West Australia ATC list several horses and odds across multiple events including INITIAL STAKES Four Purlongs NORTHCOTE HANDICAP LEAKE HANDICAP and STRICKLAND HANDICAP with horses such as Dream 10.13 Lord hea 108 Lax oak tet and Portlock Wards Miawa Ke won and Ashlar Sylvan Loch Pardona Yandanooka among many entries and odds shown for each runner.
The betting market labels a vote for the Carlield Cup matchup between Wallace and Sainglass. Odds swing as both sides react to early returns and public sentiment.
Sergeant Dave Lester writes from Somewhere in France on July 28 to his brother. He notes his rising role as acting sergeant major, a six month possible return to England, and service with the New Zealanders at Massines. He mentions seeing Ron Darling Pit Jones and Ted Eaton, describes a fertile camp, and refers to a general push and battalion pride.
In a Peti te Court session, two defendants faced resisting arrest charges. One man pleaded guilty. fines totaling 25 shillings and imprisonment averted by medical and cab fees, with an alternative of seven days hard labour. A second man was convicted and jailed for a month after a harsher sentence. Norma Black admitted contempt and obstructive behavior, provoking further arrest actions. she received penalties including hard labour and expences.
A large turnout at the Geraldton Returned Soldiers Association meeting focused on affiliating with the BSA Perth and electing officers for the Geraldton branch. With the affiliation, the local group becomes the Geraldton Branch of the ALF Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association of Western Australia, with A J Webb elected chairman and a treasurer appointed.
A ministerial statement outlines how local committees will support repatriation by coordinating community fundraising and services. The government retains responsibility while communities may provide money or services to supplement benefits for returned soldiers. Committees must be under royal repatriation oversight, benefit all veterans, and be auditable. Local groups set their own reach to avoid overlap and work directly with soldiers.
The Mullewa Road Board held its ordinary monthly meeting discussing Rockonia Creek crossing dangers on private property, authorizing £2100 for necessary works with half funded by the board. Geraldton board linkage costs and possible routes were debated, and plans for new trucking yards were reviewed. The group also considered stock route issues and land reserve status, aiming for a district cleanup and financial accounting updates.
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