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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references F C Bartlett Vunteactor MeiMines and painting work at Lowent Baten. Mentions General Mawse and a first Courmine Mok Housee, stamped metal and builder supplies. Claims insurance products Fire and Marine from Avadeol.
Queensland Insurance Company offers to act for Australian firm as agent arranging insurance products including public liabilities and live stock coverage with competitive rates. D Ballantine listed as agent in the text.
For sale listing describing JO ACRES frost, improved land and tran areas with several buildings and cattle. Includes farm details such as a vault, pasture, small acre plots, and a 10 minute walk to railway. Terms: small deposit, balance 13 per week. GERALDTON LAND, IMLST MENT & 1UILDING CO.
A fragmentary notice touts an auctioneer with long experience offering farm auctions. It mentions managing clerk roles and universal chambers affiliations, claiming broad knowledge and ability to handle various auction sales.
An 1914 British Australian-era commentary laments wartime finance rising taxes and debt. It notes projected income tax measures, wartime expenditure, and fears for farming and industry, urging prudent measures while defending emergency levies as necessary for defense and public works. The piece contrasts state and federal roles and questions relief for agricultural sectors.
A compact report notes a maritime incident near a distant port with limited details. It mentions a vessel name and a brief reference to a weather or timing factor affecting the event, without clear outcomes or names of people involved.
Mosare Dalesty and Co. report sailing movements of ships including Hey Saamars to Clowe Patou Waves Geraldton for Bre mantle en ot abst Sei.ztrih Varo Heavies Fremantie and more. Vessels travel from Singapore to various ports with departures around late September including Kremant ie to Ger. Hite Noe Went parts ava and Singapory around Ost. Zrawmlin to Kremant ie and Albiny slated for 2th pl toward Adelaide MeShotlente and Syidaysy Zvatumlla departing Sydney Sel Met Yourne.
The text discusses a consumption of tax revenue to offset deceil and socialistic ventures driving public spending. It notes the tax targets incomes above £10 with rates rising from 1 percent to a maximum of 15 percent on higher bands, scaling to affect a broad swath of earners.
Local court reports show James Callaghan jailed seven days for drunkenness in Marine Terrace after a prior fine. Five men pleaded guilty to drunkenness offenses. Railway ticket issues at Geraldton station upset travelers as inspectors noted five minutes for scans. A Town Hall visit by notable artists is promoted amid mixed details, with municipal notices urging rate payments and property occupiers to claim rebates by October.
The piece notes ongoing crop conditions in the Upper Chapman District and Northampton with rain needed to improve yields. It cites fallow land benefits, notes some crops beyond recovery, and mentions local farmers and growers such as Mr Magefnywrted ty. It also covers public notices, workers loan repayments, and local incidents including a police court case and animal sightings.
The article reports near completion of federal election tallies with most division results accounted for. Western Australia numbers are provided, while the Faster Miaten results appear on page 1. Divisional Returning Officer A C Twine expects completion of outstanding counts.
Frederick James Kempton was seized after approaching the wireless station under the north wall at night and surrendering only when confronted with a bayonet. Found with £2 13s 6d and a cheque, he claimed he wished to see the boss and was charged with unlawful presence. He argued about a dispute with an operator in the Multewa district and requested a remand for eight days.
The note expresses concern for Mrs Kraulit and mentions Cathy Beh and Bamberger mente. Readers extend best wishes for a speedy recovery from God and hospital, citing gratitude for support from many friends and wishing health restoration.
European War report says German forces are in full retreat. Troops have abandoned positions from Complegee to Sobsons and withdrawn north of Rheims as the German wing retreats, signaling a broader setback in the Belgians’ front.
London dispatch reports General von Klack commanding the German right wing capitulated after surrendering 14000 men and numerous munitions. The Central News Agency notes the units yielded near the front, signaling a major collapse in that flank.
London reports indicate limited freedom for Russian scions passing through Great Britain and no clear proof of British troops fighting on Belgian or French soil. Austrian defeats, Serbian actions near the Drina River, and a naval engagement in the Baltic are noted. German forces cited as out of satisfactory condition.
The Turf Victoria district club announces a programme for a forthcoming event over three days starting Saturday October and finishing Monday November with six events each day. Total prize money is £230. Distances include a quarter mile and other marks to be measured for the crowd.
At the Towse Hale Town Hall a large program showcased a romantic tale of Fel, Grace, and a nobleman wooing. a lively comedy and a grand mock parade with costumes and ships scenes theme the Empire conference talk. audiences react to the Woods and Peppermint acts in a winter pageant environment.
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