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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
2
A fragment notes a waterway reference in Millyell Florida with unclear naming between Maes water route and Mote Orer Be. Officials and locals seek clarification of the proper geographic label amid ongoing mapping efforts.
The Gazette lists postal vote officers including P Caneo and Arthur J Mackay among others. The Commonwealth approves a 300 meter long 3000 ton vessel slip at State shipbuilding yards with 400 workers. also notes half yearly militia and volunteer forces. Departures include Com Karl Daye Edward James Holland Maylands David Francis Johnstone and others from Geraldton Osborne Park and Careston Reach. Francis Treesman George Morton Alfred Griffith and Richard Glover are noted as medically rejected for active duty.
The death of Inspector of Permanent Ways James O By Rne occurred Sunday afternoon at his residence Marine Terrace. A native of North Fremantle, he served many years in the Railway Department and the past eight years at Geraldton. He suffered a heart seizure after a recent heavy workload and pleurisy. He was 54, leaves a widow, three sons and a daughter. Funeral at the F.C. Cemetery was well attended. He was active in RC community work and helped with Cathedral construction. The notice also covers local items on weeds, forests, and political letters.
An appeal from the Farmers and Bel Association Branch urges volunteers to help the plow area farmers. The host senator spoke on the crisis facing the Blas, stressing the need for federal aid to sustain the industry and urging support for the Court Party candidates in the upcoming election.
Acting Government Statement from Western Australia outlines crop prospects for 1917 16 season noting expected lower yields. Weather conditions forecast include dry spells and uneven rainfall affecting major cereals. Local agencies urge farmers to adapt, monitor prices, and plan for potential shortages.
Amid war news from Fremantle Geraldton and Blackboy Camp, Private Q 4 Hepburn from Geraldton is accepted for Flying Colt. Harold and Kim Harold and Kim are at the front. J C Willcock and Philip Collier travel by train. Charles W Ainsworth, 18, enlists as the third son, while two brothers were killed in battles in France and Gallipoli.
A rough OCR summary of the Canning Park meeting with races listed including Hurdles and Handicaps. Notable horses and times are presented, naming Moongoon, Persian Ruler, Lord Alaya, Mechante Fille, and others across Cannning Handicap and Welter Handicap events. The list preserves race groupings and participant names from the source text.
A letter from a producer urges Geraldton councillors to create a market regulator with a paid secretary. The aim is to prevent waste and protect farmers by controlling meat supply in the district, establishing permits and a register, and preventing oversupply from harming prices. Immediate action is requested.
The Royal Commission on wheat storage recommends 50,000 bushel silos as most economical and outlines estimated erection costs around 1s 2d per bushel capacity plus maintenance and sinking fund. It favors partial cost write-offs during emergency storage, frames bulk handling as a separate future cost, and proposes a monthly storage charge to cover ongoing expenses.
South Fremantle defeated East Fremantle by 10 behinds in the final Metropolitan Premiership match. The game ended with South Fremantle seven points ahead over East Fremantle, while Fremantle struggled to convert chances into goals.
A Melbourne telegram reports the Prime Minister urging government aid for fruit growers and the jam industry. Britain would buy 12 million lb of jam at cost, with plans to cover Western Australia and Tasmania and distribute to former suppliers. if Britain cannot accept all, representations were made to imperial authorities to secure the remainder. The Associated Frostgrowers Union of Perth seeks participation and notes an Rs 24 per dozen price for jam locally. If water access for fig growers is secured, it would greatly benefit the state’s growers.
A brief notice notes moderate charges at the Victoria Hotel and introduces a new free cab feature. Details are sparse with unreadable fragments, but the report highlights improved rider assistance and potential catering options linked to the hotel’s service upgrade.
An unreadable OCR fragment references elections and governance with scattered names and places. It mentions a national vote, authorities, and possible Acts but lacks coherent details or clear events to report. The text seems to paraphrase political discourse without verifiable facts.
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