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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1914

Page

2

Ferry Fares: Geraldton to Fremantle October Sale

Frank Green and Company advertises travel between Geraldton and Fremantle with Saturday October 20 departure. Fares listed at 11d one way and 16d return. Northward ports offer reduced rates through agents at Marine Terrace.

Song SS Western Australia Geraldton Fremantle Geraldton-Fremantle Mrochageytta Wicks North Wort Frank Green and CO Marine Terrace

Steamship Movements From Mears Datesty and Co Ltd

Movements of steamers listed by Mears Datesty and Co Ltd show Gorgon sailing from Geraldton for Fremantle and Singapore around Oct 27. Minderoo leaving Fremantle for Colombo and Singapore around Oct 27. Gandor leaves Geraldton for Fremantle, Java, Singapore around Nov 7. Zalandia sails from Melbourne for Albany and Fremantle in early December. Adelaide departs Fremantle for Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney in November.

Mears Datesty and Nd Co. Ltd Ung Staamers Gorgon Geraldton Prevuautig Suk Minderoo Femantle Gorgan Fremantle Geralton Nor-Waakporta Java Singapore Melbourne Byxbey Zralandia Suikmwy Adelaide Albany Janis Fremant Sydney

Fragmented Perth political speech misfires on foreign policy

A distorted account of Mr Scaddan’s address at the Town Hall depicts Labour and Liberal tensions amid fears of a continued Liberal/Conservative stalemate. The piece highlights class bitterness, opposition unease, and warnings about electoral risks and fiscal measures discussed during the gathering.

Scardan Labour Party Scaddan Wiloon Lemler Saddan Seaddan Carphully Lalowe Seaddan Hay Treanarer le Labour Vuriy Sriddan Wilson Lab Win State Mead Segan Roblin Hoopes Siam

Scrutiny of Scaddan Plans Sparks Tax Debate in Parliament

The text critiques Mir Scaddan's financial stance, arguing a tax rise paired with Commonwealth loans misuses funds meant for taxpayers. It accuses the government of debt, excess expenditure, and mismanagement while urging restraint and accountability. Government figures are contrasted with Liberal criticisms amid broader calls for prudent finance.

Mir Seaddan Commonwealth Scaddan Wolieaguns Gerald Tom Besbdan Scaidan Varioun Fesddan West Australis Siale Me Colleseues

Watering Needs and Elections Dominate Local Briefs

Local reports discuss water supply and its impact on farming and public works as voters prepare for upcoming elections. Weather disruptions from equinox winds affect sand work while Queen's Park projects proceed. sanitary depots report water supply improvements and a shift to cleaner sources amid contamination concerns.

Queen's Park Meadowcroft Enginger

Greenough Farmers Club honors and local notices

The Greenough Farmers' Club awarded its premier exhibitor prize to C. Clinch with 42 points, D. Duncan second at 35. A Palourina Concert raised funds for the Rifle Club, totaling £81 with prior events. Presbyterian services announced with topics for morning and evening, plus a officers conference and Mutual Improvement Society lecture. Galvatian Army and Salvation Army events schedule weekend meetings. Mayorship, rates, and school Parents' Day activities noted, highlighting school lessons and departmental achievements. About 690 children enrolled. local taxation and municipal matters discussed.

Greenough Farmers’ Club Walderk 4.C. Clinch D . Duncan John Enright Macmorran

Letter to Editor on Irwin District election and candidates

A 1914 letter argues for support of Mr Moore and criticizes rival candidates including Mr Gariiar and Mr Gregory. It emphasizes experience, local service, and party alignment, urging unity behind Liberal or Country party efforts to avoid division and secure victory for an electors group in the Irwin District.

Bir John Forrest Sant Ut Tut Harvey Irwin Moore Anil Mtr Tice Gariiar Wim Dongarra Nail Wilson Ayat Dis Arline Ferau Ares Gaanber Tiem Pomgarra

Elliott replies on land act past right and politics

Mr Elliott defends prior rights for pastoral leaseholders under the Land Act and recalls parliamentary debates and contests with Mr Nanson. He outlines the history from 1808 to 1899, cites a 111 regulation, and argues the pastoralists’ privileges were recognized and later challenged, urging readers to consider the issue at the upcoming meeting.

Ely Northamptoe Dalisabella Nanson Ohta Perth Garalion Arava Hoaken Xanon Juliva Caesar Ceton Heitaaun Masowke Avi GM Uct Oakebtha

Message to Politicians About Honest Debate and Respect

A garbled plea urges politicians to avoid evasive tactics and focus on clear honest discussion. The fragment hints at accountability, civility, and public trust while warning against manipulation and disrespect in political discourse.

Campaign Meeting Highlights Elliott Campaign in Gibovatl

A political gathering featured Mr Elliott and Arsity Elliott at the Geblen Shoal. Speakers included Mr KO Annetrons and Mr Flot addressing a large audience, with debate over state issues and railway wages. M. Maley of the Country Party criticized the current member, while Tim Cream and Steve Harris proposed alternatives before applause and well wishes for Elliott.

Arsity Elliott Gibovatl Canis Anhine Geblen KO Annetrons Vhaiman Flot Seaddan West Australia M. Maley Country Party Pirale Elliott Rafe Tim Cream Steve Harri Armstrong

Geraldton Railway Engineer Examined in Bankruptcy Case

Hugh Serjeant, resident railway engineer at Geraldton, faced examination by the Official Receiver. The creditor petition shows 22 secured creditors totalling £2723 and several other claims, with assets of £2498 and a deficiency of £224 16s 4d. The Official Receiver noted extensive financial transactions and borrowing to fund ventures, a lack of capital, and inadequate records including dishonoured cheques. The inquiry continues to Friday next.

Defoe Hugh Serjeant Geraldton Revelve Northam Phillips Kroukupp Amd Denmark Promieox T. Burnett Railway Sur Dowying Taining Laney Hugh McXwill Warvona

British ships sink German steamer. Greek vessel captured

London reports the Admiralty says the British earship has sunk the German steamer Markomania and captured the Greek steamer Pautopore. Berlin denies reports of relations with German warships as five million workers are mobilized for the struggle.

London Admiralty Markomania Pautopore Berlin Wales Wctusary Germany

German Reinforcements Blunted in Russia Attacks

Report from Lamgim dated October 15 indicates German forces numbering about half a million reinforced in operations along the Russian front. The Germans made two or more attacks to envelop Verdam but were repulsed with several of their units sustained casualties.

Lamgim Im .Telgimm Limdom Umm Verdam Alesud

New Road Construction Discussed to Provide Employment

Council defers decision on funding new road work to run through the dry season. Discussion centers on costs water needs and potential employment impact with the Works Committee to report back and a water charge approved in the interim. Weather notes follow with reports of squalls and NW winds along the coast.

Sander Tus Gr Bender Seader Gardeerald Water Department Tr Galuberg Gartiger Cr Gardner Works Committee Cr Brede Kew Wales

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