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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1918
Page
2
Local advert lists Frank Green Co offerings for groceries drapery ironmongery boots and shoes with prices on various goods from bacon to tea coffee sugars and household items. The notice touts low prices and a wide stock as the season’s millinery and linoleum sales push value and trial orders.
Wool consignments of any size are welcomed with expert appraisal by our firm. New storage facilities and improved methods allow quick, fair valuation. Squatters and farmers can confidently send clips for appraisal, awaiting storage and prompt handling.
Allied forces press from the Marne to the Aisne and Ypres sectors, with General Foch commanding a cohesive offensive. American troops join French and British units, advancing toward St Quentin and Cambrai as the German line weakens, though hard fighting remains before a decisive breakthrough.
Troops pour into France at hundreds of thousands monthly. Marshal Foch poised to intensify blows as Allied advance pushes Germans beyond the old Hindenburg line toward Belgium’s frontier. The fifth year opens with growing Allied confidence and German troubles in France and Russia. Victory nears if all efforts unite to win the war and restore peace.
Local items from Geraldton note a cheque for £41 from Mr Frank Grow promoting a charity sale led by Hon dames Hickey. Mrs Senomba of Tewin House contributes £1 2s 6d and house volumes. A committee meeting on Tuesday discusses Captain Jacks wartime photo and Victoria Cross honor. A trial at Northampton mentions juries and a suicide note under investigation. In Ajana and surrounding, transport and housing issues are reported with plans for November. Ongoing tales include The Mystery of Selush and ex-staff details of O Grady.
A historical notice announces Oswell’s Spring and Summer Millinery displaying hats dresses sun shades and neckwear in the central window. It lists fabrics and prices for voiles muslins and laces, includes variety of silks and calicoes, mentions headwear and soaps, teas, and groceries at promotional prices.
Oddfellows celebration on Fremantl Thursday led by Mayor WE Way uncovered the foundation of the Old Oddfellows building in New Swan Lodge era. The article recalls 1850 charter, Parkerville House charity concert, and local folk activities with raffles, singing, and community fundraising for Geraldton and district projects.
Weather hindered the Geraldton Rifle Club event as the team struggled with accuracy and discipline. The vice-captain's remarks highlighted gaps in form while leaders urged focus ahead of the next match, with the second team expected to meetGreta in the weekend.
A dispatch-like diary describes soldiers marching in heat, adapting to changing weather and terrain in Palestine and near the Jordan rivers. It references pack wagons, fatigue, gear changes, and a march near dawn, with mentions of units, officers, and routine bivouacs.
Fragmented OCR notes report a September 80h gathering at the house of Mr Clarknom Sen, including a nine flute program and outdoor evening scenes. It mentions wartime relief efforts, wounded Private Aluon Griddinson, and sympathy for families.
West Australian turf notes weights for Belmont Park meeting on Saturday. Hurdle race, First and Second Class Plates, and Sup t erber Hand i cap listed with horses like Warambie, Gekden Bond, Lord Flavus, Miss Fiden, Golden Mead, Florabel, Back 610, and Lucky Race among entrants. detailed weights provided for each race and runner.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a government trial and a person, with unclear names and places. The readable elements imply a public legal proceeding and official actions, but key details are missing or distorted.
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