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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
2
A memory notice for Casi Jur killed in action on August 6 1916 and a sprawling discussion on conscription, Australian political divisions, and public support for compulsory service. It reflects wartime strain, moral obligation, and calls for increased enlistments amid national debate.
A brief note from Geraldton Gorsitian outlines a Saturday event on September 16, 1916. It highlights themes of country, faith, and justice and invites readers to participate in upcoming activities and discussions.
In a Farland House speech Mr Hughes argues for a national referendum to decide on national service as Australia faces wartime crisis. He warns against hasty emotion, urges a measured, future‑oriented choice, while noting government hesitation and political risk in delaying action. The vote is set for October 2, with implications for manhood and national unity.
In the House of Representatives Prime Minister McW Hughes announced a ministerial appointment for customs. Death of Mrs Dodds Muchre prompts funeral turnout with many local names, wreaths, and council figures present. Scheduled church services, wild flower and agricultural shows, mining case updates, and local notices fill the page along with shipping arrivals and community events.
The Methodial Sunday School held its anniversary on Sunday September 10 with Rev J Green delivering a lesson on Christian Soldier. Children sang hymns and received reward books. A tea and public meeting followed Monday with readings, songs, and recitations. The meeting welcomed YMCA support and agreed to fund a mission, while weather and crops news note hot spell and early wheat conditions in the district.
Captain James C Kidd relays a letter from Corporal Frank Kidd of the 10th Light Horse dated August 12 from the Suez Zone. He reports health and high spirits after a tough engagement against Turkish forces with heavy machine gun and artillery fire. Many troopers from Geraldton district performed well, with captures of prisoners and several machine guns. Major Tom Kidd was praised before collapsing from cholera, now out of danger.
A Western Australia YMCA appeal details strong support for soldiers in training camps in Australia Egypt and France. A Perth committee led by W B Fallowfield aims to sustain the work with a £1011s total toward the fund including a £650 Women’s Gift, with local and country district contributions and a plan to mobilize public sympathy and direct giving.
The report describes tensions within a regional arbitration group affiliated with traders in the South West. Delegates discuss actions to be taken amid chaotic reception and strained relations. Lawrence Stone, recently in France, is noted as wounded in the leg after a clash. Official figures, including H Thomas and Riel Cs lie Thomas, pledge to pursue the capture of Porieres and recount the attack’s sequence as fighters emerged with no serious injuries. Local communications relay the latest developments from Engel’s reserve and associated factions.
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