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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
1
Edward Pope and Company notice fragment shows names and addresses with garbled text, likely for a trade advertisement. The readable parts include Gostral grate, Durlasher St, Eraldton. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
The piece outlines Mr Scaddan's contested seat against Dunn Toll and the All British Association in Brownhill Tyanhoo, noting Scaddan's likely victory but a parliamentary delay. It highlights the Y M C A appeal raising £27,000, plans for the Patriotic Fund, and a wartime theater scene with Mr Knight knitting socks for sale. Weather notes point to below average September rainfall, raising wheat harvest concerns. A case at the Arbitration Court involves Zimpel and Co. over apprentice opportunities, with the court dismissing the case but flags on apprenticeship certificates and wage obligations.
Dalgety and Co report cattle and sheep sales at Mullewa and Katanning. Cattle included 300 Derby cows and nine bullocks from Irwin sold around £24 12s 6d, with prices rising for cows. Sheep and lambs saw mixed demand with grazers few and pork prices easing. pigs remained active with varied sow and baconer classes. A Sept 22 sale for G W Hall Onslow yielded high quality fat bullocks and store cattle, with prices per head noted and some passes at auction.
The week ending Wednesday September 27 continued warm, with cold frosty nights in agricultural districts and cloudy conditions in the south. Showers persisted along the south coast, while interior days were warm with a few brief thundershowers. Pressure declined slowly after a peak on the 23rd, with lingering 30.2 inch readings on the southwest coast. A cyclonic storm in the Eastern States caused heavy rains and hindered westward systems. In the Tropics only one hot day, maxing 92 to 102 degrees at Marble Bar.
American United Press relays a London message claiming Germany will push for a peace offer by mid October. Rumors say Berlin seeks armistice via Spain or the United States after heavy losses, with Allies united to press for decisive peace and reject American mediation.
The text notes a resolve to continue the war even if Germany quits, and warns British soldiers fear civilian optimism could overlook the still formidable German strength. It underscores that both current and future troops recognize a long, arduous task ahead.
The document records a long list of subscribers to a YMCA appeal in the Geraldton district, noting totals and individual donations. It shows a running total around £1101 16s 8d with many names and small gifts from local residents and employees, including Geraldton Express staff and other community members.
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