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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
2
Frank Green & Co offers a broad range of colonial goods at low prices. Hats, ladies and children's headwear, bonnets, and dress fabrics are advertised alongside men's clothing, military gear, and cheap line linens. The ad emphasizes low prices and value to shoppers north of Perth.
The readable text mentions agricultural and security terms with unclear names and phrases. It references a person Yoder and mentions prices and miners, but the fragmentary lines lack a coherent event or clear entities to describe a definite action or outcome.
Fragmented 1918 OCR notes discuss heavy wartime wheat reductions and rail policy. It mentions a commissioner's failure to chair a Marchman inquiry at Cit omer VE and a government readiness to alter policy. It references House readings on funding for a railway program, costs of 2000 pounds and 1500 pounds, and concerns over wartime trade. Names, dates, and places are inconsistently captured but the piece centers on government war measures, wheat supply, railways, and economic figures.
The text describes an undersea or underground element tied to a marine construct led by Mr G E Sowell and mentions locations in London and a lord mayor speech. It references a prophecy and a call to support the empire against external threats, with scattered names such as Wilkersen and Thackrah and a command spirit in the Navy.
Fragmented 19th century style notes report totals of subscriptions for a war loan totalling 31,290 with breakdowns to Gersbioh and Germdton. The text mixes figures on trucks grain and price ranges, plus railway movements and public notices about events, charity drives, and church prayers.
A dense ad lists wide summer millinery and light fabrics with various prices in old currency. Items include hats, straw shapes, hats with trims, straw shapes, and white cotton veils, plus summer blouses and voile fabrics. The notice touts good value, bright fabrics, and new lines arriving for inspection.
West Australia hosts a tight racing contest as competitors vie for top honors. Details remain incomplete in the readable text.
The Irwie gang of Tom workers narrowly escaped death when a blast torn into their workplace at Dotirs Bit. Two named individuals, Charter Clary and Claude Pall, were present with Mrs Sten Rowland from Dongurta. Privat Mathew Humphries reportedly killed. A hospital treatment followed for shock. Local church services proceeded Sunday, with weights and horse racing notes included for the next Saturday.
A letter to the editor from a resident criticizes the Geraldton Municipal Council for failing to maintain a local ground. The area is overgrown with weeds. trees planted over twenty years ago are damaged. fencing is missing. water service remains, and the writer questions spending and use, urging the mayor and council to address the neglect.
A gala day organized by the Ga stoten Traders' Ascootom at Utakartar show ground includes a Governor Sir Wilun EB son-Macartney and Lady Fifeon-Macartney, with demonstrations, stalls, and gymkhana events. Attendees travel from Northampton and Yone, while safety and access arrangements are noted and profits assist the vious Ce Mdton fund.
A fragmentary report describes a disturbing scene where a mother feeds her baby milk while a rat approaches in the cottage yard. The rat interacts with the infant, provoking alarm. The text mentions Koolanooka Town and nearby property sales.
The fragmentary report notes tensions about a local nuisance issue and safety concerns. It mentions council deliberations, potential dangers, and references to residents and adults affected. The text is garbled but points to civic debate over managing a nuisance near a cradle and nearby properties.
An eight hours celebration highlights school sports events on Saturday. Details include yard races, jumps, ball throws, and dancing competition with participants such as Jarese, Leche, and Jones. Races include boys and girls ages under 12 and under 13 with named participants and placements.
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