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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
2
The text lists phases of the moon for October including Full Moon on the 9th, Last Quarter on the 16th, New Moon on the 19th, and First Quarter on the 36th. It references Geraldton and a government attorney or authority.
The Guardian outlines a fragile Labour minority after elections, noting three West seats determine if Labour forms a government or not. It discusses possible majorities, alliances, and the impact on policy, with fears of continued unrest until a fresh national appeal.
Local notes cover Cail Hates examination at Geraldton Convent from November 2, with full program details via James C Kibl secretary. discusses Nor-West seats looming in WA politics, municipal elections next month, and renomination prospects for Mayor G A Kempt. cites Geraldton Traders Association meeting notes and local court actions including a broken contract case and a police court incident.
Garbled notes describe freights from Geraldton to Sord-West ports and Singapore, with vessel names Mills and Townley and dates around November. References to Premions and Premions-like origin clutter the entry, indicating shipping movements and disruptions at several northwest ports.
In the report ships Geraltan and Fremanta are shown departing from Fremanta for Java and Singapore around late October and early November. Fre Mantl is slated to sail for Fremant with ports Albany, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Melbourne routes on or about November 15.
The Brede and Girbings nuptials are recorded with two deaths and a marriage notice. The ceremony was held on October 2nd at St Stephen's Church, Northam, officiated by Kev T. Keam. The couple, Edwant Heory and Fanny Jane, are linked to Robert Jaamox Tree and William Vi blings of London.
Police report from Nannie states J L F Masterton shot himself with a revolver during a confrontation and was wounded, taken to hospital in serious condition. Inspector Holmes received telephonic notification from an in charge official at Nannie. The incident occurred yesterday. local details describe a struggle at a public place before the action. Masterton is a resident, with unclear recovery prospects.
The text outlines a chaotic view of the Labour party’s near-term prospects, arguing that excuses mask failures and that administration shortcomings hinder gains. It suggests party divisions, calls for unity, and questions the impact of recent seat results on future support and strategy.
Anglo-Australian writes a long letter discussing farming difficulties, livestock losses, price pressures, and the role of farmers in town prosperity. He references harvest failure, tax and wage sentiment, and the need for support amid unrest, questioning colonial governance and possible public action. He urges restraint and criticizes anti-British agitation while warning of further measures.
Three charges stood against two Western Australia police constables George Dittmar and Alfred Ruckey at the Police Court yesterday. Magistrates W Moore and J M McKay presided as Inspector Holmes outlined charges under the Criminal Code and the Police Act. The adjournment was ordered to Thursday November 3 for further proceedings.
A Chicago crowd rallies behind Britain in a chaotic collage of lines extolling imperial unity and urging war effort. The piece mentions Indian troops, Irish and Ulsterists, and Canada sending contingents, amid muffled calls for sacrifice and resistance to export bans.
Informal gathering at Municipal Chambers with the Minister for Works and visiting figures to discuss harbour, quarry, and water supply projects. The Mayor, G. A. Kempton, noted unemployment issues, funding limits, and promised to push Johmstown Street grant while awaiting broader council decisions on arbour works and port needs.
Mr James Eyvelds of Grocmingray is gazetted as a Justice of the Peace in the Victoria Magistrate district. The notice cites violations in Serato district and mentions the Gerald Wistress Fund and associated family stage mayors.
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