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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1918
Page
1
A fragmented wartime notice outlines a two minute talks series for the Seventh War Loan. It urges citizens to listen and participate, emphasizing collective effort to support the national loan and ensure success.
The monthly board meeting on Saturday August 31 list members including A Drage as chair and R Webb secretary. Resolutions cover emailing Marey, appointing a 21 poundkeeper, funding weed control, road clearing near Geraldton, inspections of Nabawah and Norman’s Well roads, repairs to Swamp Real, and approving accounts totaling £200.
Fragmentary OCR mentions keeping a bow inery working smoothly and doctors’ belief in Najol as an eyestet value for relief of tol. It claims Najol is manufactured by Standard Oil in New Jersey USA and is a lubricant not a medicine.
A veteran narrator recalls wartime examinations and brutal tests to become a fighter pilot, including a perverse maronerere device and a snow graph. The piece shifts to a sniper in action, detailing the moment a German cap appears above sandbags, the shot, and the sniper’s grim quiet between dawns.
A lone sniper studies a German trench and surrounding countryside from a forward post. He notes a concealed loophole, prepares to fire armor piercing rounds, and tracks distant movements as artillery shells curl overhead. The day unfolds with cautious watching and methodical observation of enemy activity.
From Our Own Correspondent Mullewa Sept 14 reports the annual picnic held Sept 8 at Dave Warren’s padock. Showery morning cleared to a crowd enjoying races games and stalls with prizes. Several minor injuries occurred including a sprained ankle and a shoulder sprain. A long list of winners across many age categories is given. Interest grows in the proposed Mullewa Fresh Air League and a successful art and dance raised funds for the Australian Navy Commix Fund.
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