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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
2
The balance of the stock will be sold by public auction on Friday the 21st at 11 am. Local notes mix with market forecasts, grass experiments, and community events from Geraldton including a forthcoming shearing contest and a fundraising concert.
Auction sale of Geo Fowlie and Co stock plant and shop to be held next week with Messrs Bogle and Figleg overseeing. Mr Maicy to address postponed meetings and report at Sabrrday gathering. Revised advertisements note several exhibitions and entries including The Ironbarks and Feud SSM and a watch prize contest, with attendees urged to attend Moonysunouka on Wednesday, 26th.
A fierce inland storm pockets Western Australia with heavy rainfall at Greenough Flats and Nan, Nanies, Meekatharra, and Buntine. The Perth to Geraldton train stalled at Gingin last night, delaying butter deliveries from Dimbol a and pushing back tonight’s Perth timetable due to Midland Railway carriage constraints.
Mr S R J Elliott Nationalist campaigned at the Golden Sheal Keen oval with Mr PF Armstrong presiding. Elliott said he faced two opponents Willcock and Fallowfield, explained past elections, noted a nationalist wave across Australia and Western Australia, and claimed support within his party despite internal opposition.
A local campaign speech outlines wartime finance, urging increased production and taxes on excess incomes to fund the war. Speakers defend Nationalist policy against Labour as they push for industry support, co operatives, education, and regional development to withstand financial strain.
Mr W B Fallowfield set out to open his campaign with a meeting at Golden Shol Greenough but heavy rain and flooded roads kept voters home. He postponed to Monday night and will address electors at the Town Hall, stressing government needs and unity.
Patchy OCR notes report on September events with racing, regattas, and club activities. Mentions dates like Saturday and Sunday, prizes such as cups and rings, and various local names. Describes weather disruptions from a heavy downpour and cautions about warnings and upcoming entertainment.
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