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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
2
Geraldton public notice reports the Esplanade Hostel assuming control of a furnished compound previously used for lodging. New management plans to cater to Permiarest clientele while addressing renovations and safety standards.
A Gibbs era aside reports that farmers oppose measures presented from Geraldton and other places. The piece notes calls for exemptions will be fairly considered and that government plans must be fully implemented to protect harvests and the country.
The piece notes expectant victory for the Military Service Referendum next Saturday with strong backing for conscription. West Australia reports strenuous campaigning but widespread readiness to grant government powers to mobilize resources for reinforcements and national war needs.
A delegation from the Greenough Roads Board met with Midland Railway Manager Mr Sheed to adjust the stock train schedule. The train will depart Walkaway for the metropolitan stock sales at 9 am on Tuesdays, giving farmers two extra hours to truck their stock. The Presbyterian Church service will be led by Rev E F Camyon with morning and evening programs focusing on faith and the crisis in life.
Local reports note Red Cross funds raised over £23 thanks to J Waldeck of Greenough Rotary. Cadets parade at Drill Hall for Eight Hours procession. full uniform required. Geraldton Yacht Club opens 1916-17 season with a seat for 18 footers. Cygnus wins in 71 minutes from Mrs Alex Todd. Bowling club gathering hears timber trade talk. nuisance issues feared by residents. Maiden of Australian Industries reports large imports of sartheowars value. wool discussed as it travels to Yorkshire and back with duties. Church notes Holy Communion and Matins at Christ Church. Intercession for soldiers. National Service at Town Hall. YMCA address by secretary. New season wheat samples arrive from Geraldton Flour Mill. Nebawah shipment brings 193 lb bags. early harvest date marked.
A deputation met the Premier in Perth on October 21 asking to retain bookmakers. The Premier said totalisators are the fairest betting method and the government has decided bookmakers must go, with power to enforce the move soon.
The nominations for the whale meeting on November 4 include Flying Handicap entries such as ade Honour Bound Prank Skin and others like HACK RACE Five Edith Domirain Vera Mi Fidence Miss Belay Nunda Boy Fi Rasolis Mungite Queens Park Dick Pusilight Nalbra and Alberan. November Handicap sees entrants Mariner Carralade Honour Bound Frank Skinfini Greylands Kalawiri Merlinelle Carliminda Maes Handicap lists Edith Dombrain Vera M Miss wir Nundu Boy Rothactid Mun ute Queens Park Fusilight Nalbra. Welter Handicap also noted with listed horses.
Daily racing results from West Australia WAC meeting include betting hints and placings. Winners include Spiess and Windson with odds noted. race details reference three listed events at Moora and New Yoest Bendrock with riders Westaway and others.
Sergeant Goldman notes the Headquarters Stal and Messenger Room report beds and blankets donated by Crooks and Bigoker for the camp hospital tent. Generosity from Geraldiol is praised as more improvements follow with recreation and entertainment set up, while visitors view a replica of Now things in Linch Barrack room.
A period ad showcases white embroidery veils, muslins, and wide fabrics in various patterns including piquer and lisse cream. It touts ladies garments at ent prices, plus Manchester foods, roots and shoes, and a growing line of groceries with twines and twine products, all emphasized as best value and variety.
A fragmented wartime note from Mrs Maitland Foss of Subiaco to Mrs L C Burges speaks of Captain Read of the 98th and the battalion’s grim losses. A letter from Cant GBI describes battlefield ordeals and barbed wire entanglements with heavy casualties. Mr S BR L Elliott arrived in Geraldton and will move to the Murchison on Monday.
The latest markets report notes a weak overall week with a light sale. Beef sold at 6d to 64d per lb while about 5602 sheep and lambs were offered. Lamb prices improved notably versus woolly sheep, with several excellent quality lambs in the offering.
Yardings were limited with mulion within requirements. Prime Merino wethers to 27s 1d, primes 25s to 28s, lambs 23s to 25s, pigs 80s to 98s for heavy sows, cattle yarding 287 head. Prices eased for heavy weights. best medium beef quoted 44s to 45s per 100 lb, prime heavy weights £20 to £23, prime cows £16 to £19 10s. Totals: 994 sheep, 898 lambs, 118 pigs, 69 cattle.
A motor crash near the hill by the golf course injures Mr T Moustaka Weis seriously while Captain W C Rathime Gon and Mr James Lamder suffer minor injuries. A third vehicle collided coming from the opposite direction. All involved are reported to be recovering with improvements hoped by morning. two others sustained cuts and bruises.
Auction at Utakarra features strong lamb and sheep results with several consignments and buyers listed. Notable lots include 164 lambs at 4 shillings and 590 rams at various averages, plus shorn wethers and ewes bidding around multiple pounds. Local figures J G Grant and Mr Chapman appear among buyers and consignors.
A fragmented notice discusses the payment of 6d per bushel on wheat to merchants. It mentions arrangements completed and payments to commence from today, with references to funds, guardians, and approximate sums around 30 pounds.
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