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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
2
Prime Minister's request for a holiday was denied after representations. Walton noted Monday's holiday would cause serious inconveniences for metropolitan traders and the military parade. Wednesday was chosen to avoid disruption and meet business and worker wishes.
A Jabgarer named John Cardinal faced a police court remand on a charge of public disturbance to frighten subjects of the King after an alleged incident at a conscription meeting. a loaded revolver was found in his possession. A local Bowley performance of You Sang to Me is noted as popular with a sympathetic reception and strong audience appeal.
A private telegram from Geraldton notes the death of Edward Arundel in London after a business life in saddlery and partnership with Sebo, with later ventures in Perth. Other items detail Major Tom Kidd in hospital, hospital admissions, and military missing or wounded personnel including G H McDonald, A M Ember, W Farrely, JG Clarke, TJ Caron, and Edhowe. Local officials W McLaren and H Gregory report resumed duties and successful meetings in Dampier and eastern districts.
The Geraldton Roads Board met October 20 1916 in the Secretary's office. Items discussed include Commonage Reserve 2523 tenders to lease fees from Jan 1 1917, Narra Tarra Reserve Lote 9 and A0 placed under Roads Board control, water supply repair, and management of Reserve 1779 Moongoonooks. The Educational Department controls another reserve. staff Dylane proposed. E J Gould offered a pound site and caretaker status. Financials show balances: Special Grants 16 108 6d. Board of Health 31 10s 7d. General Revenue 18 5s Ba. Provisions fixed for burning off Nov 11 1916 to Mar 14 1917. Road closure applications near Luc 6502 and Kojarean Road reviewed. Kopps Bros road clearance discussed pending report. Amended uniform by-laws on notary traffic noted. health committee listed as keeping shops with poultry or animals in an endangered trade. Work authorized to remove rock from Tibradden Sand Springs Road.
A new regulation prohibits after November any person from using the word Anzac as a name or part of a name on private residences boats vehicles or charitable or other institutions without consent of the governor general or a professional minister. Similar words resembling Anzac or other prohibited terms are forbidden.
An advertisement touts a wide selection of fabrics, voiles, silks, and whites for ladies garments with cut prices. It also promotes boots and shoes built for long wear and a strong grocery section offering summer lines and agricultural products.
A large Geraldton crowd watched the Eight Hours Demonstration despite morning showers. The procession moved from the Fire Station along Eleanor Street to the Recreation Ground with the City Band, trades displays, and cadets. Officials praised the event, noted drought and mist, and announced proceeds would go to the Geraldton Patriotic Fund with wartime support cited by MLA J M Drew and others.
The report lists West Australian racing results at the W.A.T.C meeting in Perth on October 2 with betting odds for several handicaps, including Bohemia Handicap and Hooley Handicap, and notes a Referendum clarification by the Chief Electoral Officer stating officials must not influence the vote.
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