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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
4
Mrs Anderson presents a spring and summer millinery range in the new showroom before a public window display. An invitation urges a visit, promising a beautiful assortment. Framed as a cordial invitation for Friday next, the notice highlights Face and Walk FucHT TanvuGIT branding in the copy.
The dialogue-heavy scene follows Fenner Herbert and Gleadower as they debate murder, money, and a planned marriage. Brady the detective is implicated, Hasluck and a mysterious unknown ally loom, while the group plots to secure wealth and secure a match with the claimant. The overheard affairs and loyalties push toward a tense, unstable alliance as they weigh danger and fortune.
A European count and Glendower plot to secure a marriage alliance with an American heiress via a staged social/society ruse. Letters reveal plans to influence Pamela and manipulate Mrs Tracy, with Herbert torn between reform and romance as they scheme to evade scandal and secure favor through costly jewel larceny style schemes and social leverage.
The Cheises Commissioners List faces criticism for inadequate pensions for war veterans. A veteran with a leg loss receives 6 shillings weekly while arm losses are valued at 15 shillings. Other notes mention elbow loss pensions and various finger valuations, reflecting historic wartime compensation practices and disputes.
A garbled account recounts a church gathering where a visitor engages the sexton on tips and behavior. The exchange centers on whether tips are allowed, with a calm reply from the sexton and a reply about permits.
A damaged wartime letter from Cipmel RE Courtney commndant of Sheigh Mil itary Dpstries expresses appreciation for YMCA Perth and notes arrangements with Camp Commandant Blackboy to support directors. It praises contributions to the war effort and pledges readiness to assist if required. The message emphasizes unity and moral support for soldiers and officials.
Fragmentary text indicates a note about a person or item named Obber Giampe, an order possibly made to satisfy a need, with mentions of sickness and pads. Other words include tak a and names Gartner and Gyriieen, though the context remains unclear.
The city representative reports on a heated discussion about compulsory military service. Supporters urge national organization for the war, aiming to recruit all men and control funds, while opponents worry about fairness and loopholes. Several speakers highlight the burden on the wealthy and the need for equal sacrifice.
A rural note from Tenindewa reports good crop prospects in most paddocks despite septoria in a few areas and heavy rains creating dangerous travel conditions on some roads. Local updates mention Mr H K Maley addressing Chulera on Monday about policy, County Parliament finances, and road repairs ahead of the harvest.
The Department of Agriculture offers £100 to any cow producing 1000 lb of butter in twelve months under official test. Darbalara herd’s Melba VII yields 836 lb in nine months and 71 lb in July. A four-year-old cow reached 832 lb in two months. Jersey cows set a prior nine-month record at 808 lb. The rivalry between Shorthorn and Jersey owners, all winners of Royal Show prizes, grows as others chase the target.
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