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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
2
The readable text shows a garbled fragment mentioning Geraldton, Cape Silley, September dates, and names like Nor West Pars and Gayt Townayy. Concrete events, places, or actions are not extractable. This item appears as damaged OCR with minimal legible details.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions September 1916 and seems to reference astronomical topics and enigmatic terms. The readable items point to a historical note or column on space or celestial observations, but the exact event or author is unclear. The piece preserves a dated tone and period wording.
In a terse note, Perticslame proposes an engagement affecting Turreca and Portae. The plan outlines steps for coordination between Turreca and Portae with Soom noted as central contact. Authorities have not released dates or exact terms.
Fragmentary entry lists Wes Vommary and Faith mat Jesticn tied to Geraldton uaqan and a September 1915 Thursday GMT date, though details are unclear and locations not fully specified. The item resembles a brief society or community note with two personal names and a dated reference.
A fragmented text discusses discreet business figures influencing government trading practices. It contrasts profit and bankruptcy risk, urging government action to curb stalled projects and support numerous enterprises intertwined with private orders amid ongoing economic pressures.
In Geraldton and Western Australia a wave of scrutiny targets state ventures from steamship services to ferry operations, with critics arguing losses and heavy public costs outweigh any public benefit. Audits loom as officials weigh which enterprises to retain, restructure, or abandon while taxpayers bear the ongoing financial load.
Victoria district turf club held a meeting at the Commonwealth club that was adjourned to Thursday due to few members present. Only one member replied, with about six town residents in attendance, and the notice says more interest is expected next Tuesday with important business.
A partially legible wartime letter requests news about family and home, mentioning Lieutenant Kidd writing to his wife and detailing troop movements and casualties. It notes arrival of Light Horse detachments, hospital reports, and several names including Scott, Cullolon, Drait, and Gould, with remarks on the war’s spread to Fremantle and Alexandria.
A fragmented ad advertises an autograph roll believed linked to a May 30 incident. Names like Belenti Het Hf Gresing Harford and H.R Syme appear among a list of illusive signatories. The document references a “Men of Men who Jumped to the Turkish Troneh” and other garbled notes, hinting at a wartime muster or morale piece with uncertain provenance.
Fragmentary wartime notice urging recruitment and manpower, noting soldiers must be ready to front and the reluctance of parents to grant enlistment. Emphasizes national mobilization and authorities urging rapid response, with calls for discipline and duty.
The Muliewa board held an ordinary meeting in Town Bath on August 8 with members Geferents Mi Victor Panes and others. They approved road proposals between Winegrove and YaMaling, weighed fence and gate permissions, and discussed ambulant public works while paying tribute to a late colleague as a Christian gentleman.
A local notice advertises free disposal of surplus winter drapery and assorted fabrics and garments. The quirky listing includes coats, hats, shirts, window fabrics, rugs, and other textiles with bargain style copy, while a fragment mentions wartime context and a Mr Doney.
Personal notes report a list of local servicemen wounded or missing in the Dardanelles and near the front. It notes Private H Sheehan, W H Peidmore, Private T Driscoll, and others from the district with varying statuses. It also mentions Sgt Thomas and his sons in service, Morrison’s death, and a farewell at the Victoria Hotel for Mr Greenwood of the Geraldton Town Football Club.
Mr J Gray, a retired railway sat at Toren, spotted a child sinking in the water near a jetty. Tom Star bravely dived in from the opposite side and pulled the boy to safety, prompting praise for quick thinking while warning of dangers to unsupervised children on the jetty.
The Legislative Assembly has appointed select committees to inquire into Wyndham's works, focusing on the gold output valued at £629.08. Perth reports the committee appointments and aims to examine the Wyndham project’s compliance and costs.
Kalgoorlie hosts a turf meet featuring the Kalgoorlie Cup at West Park. Early racing results indicate strong fields and anticipated performances as local clubs vie for sprint and distance honors.
The 21 memorial of the focal Mey Methodist Church was celebrated Friday and Sunday. A jumble stall, home baked sweets, and farm produce were featured with raffles and contests. Musical contributions included violin and piano performances. children’s event drew a large audience. Reverend Green led both services and music.
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