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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1918

Page

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Australian political scene and Claremont election notes

The Premier critiques Mitchell and outlines wartime policy as Parliament debates the Lefroy Government’s vitality. Percy Brunton, once a notable Yarra orator, faces three months in prison, affecting his Claremont nomination. Five candidates compete for Claremont. Bangsford, Stephens, and Tuckfield lead potential counts. City conferences highlight increasing involvement by Women’s Christian Union delegates from various branches and states.

Mitchell Lefroy Percy Brunton Yarra Bank Sethet Claremont Stuart Claremont Messin Bangsford Stephens Tuck Field Women's Christian Sraeetarot Union

Wattle Day a Key Local Event Amid Weather and Growth

The town shows mixed mood with rain dampening plans but presses on with social drives. A new forests products lab is anticipated as local government pledges funds and the federal government may fund an essential star project. Community efforts include a £5000 push for infrastructure and a day of giving sprigs to pedestrians for charity.

Bfe Forests Products Laboratory Dy Gelatty Institute of Science and Industry Talveraty

Strikes Over Meal Fares At Vesey Brothers Mess

In Dar wid a dispute unfolds as fourteen Western trained waitresses demand steamer fare parity with male staff employed by Vesey Brothers. The Australian Workers Union backs the waitresses against the Australian Meat Industry Employees Union. The women restrict plates and bread portions to press their claim, prompting a meeting to resolve fare terms. The outcome is expected to favor the waitresses.

Vesey Brothers Darwid Routh Vexteys Australian Meat Industry Employees’ Union

Morawa Perenjori Wheat Land Gains From Rainfall

A special report describes the Morawa and Perenjori district with growing wheat, favorable rainfall totals reaching over 16 inches in early months, and extensive crops on farms of Farret, Smith, Hebbo rd, and others. It notes irrigation, diverse stock, and plans for a freezing works and bacon factory at Geraldton while praising farmers’ energy and modern cultivation.

Morawa KR. Farre Farell D. Smith Smith Keen Bacon Factory Mears Heb‘ord ‘Bros Farmers’ Co-Operative Society Keogh W. Mayne Joseph O'Dea Tage England Perenjori W. Beatty A. Farrell Downer Leederville Victoria Gluyas Talon Revenjori Aml Settlers’ Association Geraldton Mingenew Nerial Aere Fremantle Kal Kalgoorlie Northam Beverley Nabrogin James Street Btock Beverey Cosger Albany Geradine

Victoria Hotel Charges and Service Changes Noted

At the Victoria Hotel charges are noted with catering for orders. A new feature at the Frou Motel offers fare options. Inlew patrons Bleaxe call for Whritby’s cab on arrival at the station.

Victoria Hotel Frou Whritby's

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