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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
1
A garbled wartime sermon notes a preacher named PU Henu delivering at Chet Church. It reflects on postwar educational and social reform, urging forward progress and recognizing uneven development. Mentions race, economy, and the need for better methods tied to the era’s challenges.
The writer urges a national revival tying faith to duty, urging citizens to prepare to rebuild and strengthen the church and community. Emphasizes the church as core to moral life, urges sacrifice for country and future generations, and calls to consecrate remaining wealth to the work.
The monthly meeting notes members present J Delmage chair, E Clarkwoll, J Rowland, F Waldeck. Correspondence from PAW.D. with auditors report and board comments. Discussed road ward policies, livestock bands, and road closure in Levation 817. Road clearing at 7d per chain arranged with Sty Gordon toward Pearse's gate. Gate repairs and paddock drainage noted. Nomination day set for 23nd Syetenbee and election on 25th September. Accounts approved for £42 18s 9d.
The August rainfall across the southwest quarter of the state shows heavy totals on the Darling Range and northern Great Southern district with marks above average in Moora. The Moora district records the peak at 12 inches while several regions report deficits and widespread unsettled weather persists through the month.
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