Geraldton High School Tennis and Football Team Triumphs
Geraldton High School defeated Northampton district 76 points to 18 in football after earlier tennis matches. The visitors competed well though the home side showed stronger play across singles and doubles with several tight results, securing overall victory for Geraldton.
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Bermilton High School
Ta'hove
Gombilton
Ramford Marsh Cs
Banke
Burmister
Elsa
Malis
Northampton District
Ahill
Hood
Murphy
Northampton
We Crossing
Rehnol Cantein
Elsung
CBS Arvabsren
Hannah Gregory
Koma Drage
Raye Withell
Eisie Smith
Dorothy Sharp
Fmitn Denge
Rita Teakle
Leah Herbert
H. Gregory
D. Sharp
K. Withell
Drage
E. Smith
L. Herbert
Buys
Hipper
Fivon
Keene
Westlake
Cahill
Calder
Banks
Ford
Rob
Peter
Hixon
Elson
Withell
Nor West Air Service Plans New North West Run
Perth notes Airways Ltd announces upcoming North West service on the North West run. Facilities and schedule details are to be revealed next Thursday as plans are prepared to expand routes.
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Nor-West Air Service
Perth
Mechanics of Airways Ltd
Sxembl
Geraldton Rifle Club Stage Two Championship Scores
The Geraldton Rifle Club completed the second stage of its championship on the 500 yard range under good conditions with fourteen shots per round. W Mellows led with 69 of 70, Blencowe and O Nelson tied for second after handicaps, and Muir and Thomas noted among observers. Next, a home and home shoot against Subiaco Rifle Club occurs on 3404 yards with the top eight scores counting. An invitation bowls shoot is planned for August 26 over 500 yards with fourteen shots.
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Geraldton
W. Mellows
Craiseworthy
Obi Veter
A. E. Blencowe
O. Nelson
Dr. Muir
Resent
Esperance Rite Club
C. Thomas
J. Clementson
A. EB. Blencowe
Nelwon
A. E. Btenrowe
E. Harper
L. Veechin
O. Neleow
T. Askew
N. Anquith
K. White
K. Quartermarine
Cuban Revolt Ends Machado Dictatorship in Cuba
August 7 reports a Cuban revolt that toppled President Gerardo Machado after the army switched sides, demanding his resignation within 24 hours. The uprising crushed Machado loyalists, with violence targeting opposition groups and the Porristas secret police. Colonel Antonio Jimenez was killed and his body desecrated.
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Havana
Gerardo Machado
Dr. Machado’ Bubserk
Hich
Carlos Manuel de Cespesdex
Alon
al Poll Fea
Aviation Corps
United States
General Herrera
Heveritla
Machado
Eral
Naarau
Taansen
Porristas
Markado
Antonio Jimenez
Attempted attack on Cuba's new provisional president
August 14 Havana reports a motor car with armed men fired into the lower storey windows of Senor de Cespedes home. No one was injured. Authorities attribute the assault to the Porristas or secret police as retaliation for earlier actions against former President Machado.
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Havana
Cuba
Senor de Cespedes
Porristas
Machado
Woh
Cardinals and Imperials battle to draw in tense hockey clashes
Both Saturday matches between Cardinals and Imperials produced even contests with high class play. The 1st Grade ended 2 0 with Cardinals gaining the win. the 3rd Grade drew 1 1 after Imperials struck late. Key players included E and A O Connor for Cardinals and N Parry R Thoring and G Davies for Imperials.
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Cardinals
Imperiale
Amd
Medsum
Ani
E. O'Connor
A. O'Connor
J. Morris
Efernan
Parry
Cardinal
Imperials
Imperiain
Defencr
E. Pickering
M. Morrishy
G. Trigg
8. Shaw
Benzien
N. Parry
R. Thoring
G. Davies
Sheep Days Planned by Agriculture Minister Announce Farm Events
The Minister for Agriculture announces sheep and wool days at Chapman Experiment Farm on September 1, Merrein Experiment Farm on September 12, and Wongam Hills Experiment Farm on September 21. Due to high demand a second Merredin day is added. the sheep and wool inspector Mr Hugh McCalma will instruct on crusing and market prep. Attendance is limited and early applications are advised.
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H. Millington
Chapman Experiment Farm
Merrein
Sus
Nabawa Cemetery committee to fence grounds to curb rabbits
A Nabawa public meeting urged the Upper Chapman Road Board to transfer cemetery control to a joint committee. The committee led by W F Forbes will fund rabbit fencing with about £25 needed beyond current funds. Donations may be sent to treasurer Jno Cooper or any committee member including W F Parkes, A Cauder, SE Pena, Jao McDonnell, T Xing, and A 2 Dillistone.
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Nabawa
Upper Chapman Road
Road Board
W. Forbes
Jno
Cooper
Messrs
W. F. Parkes
A. Cauder
SE. Pena
Jao, McDonnell
T. Xing
A. 2. Dillistone
Charity Ball Aids District Ladies Welfare Fund
The Yuna Effort and Nabawa Sub-Branch of the WLK.L. jointly hosted a successful ball at the Hall on a Wednesday in August to raise funds for district ladies needing special care. The Metronome Orchestra from Northampton performed free, the hall was lent at no charge, and refreshments exceeded attendance expectations while WLK.L. president Mrs A E Etherton and others praised generous support.
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Country Women's Association
Nabawa
Wlk.l
We of
Funn
HA. JT. Simpson
A. E. Etherton
Hue
Simpson
Valuable Aid Op
Metronome Orchestra
Northampton
Anl
Kimmers of the
Indies
Ex president's flight arrives with eight refugees in Nassau
Nassau Bahamas crowd welcomes ex president Marchado and seven other refugees. They arrived today in good spirits and remain in cheerful mood.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Anguet
Marchado
Roosevelts Orders Three Warships To Cole
President Roosevelt has ordered three warships to steam to Cole to protect American residents only and not to intervene in the local political situation. The move aims to safeguard citizens amid rising tensions while avoiding entanglement in Cole’s affairs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cole
Dampawah Experiment Farm July Report Highlights Rainfall and Crop Health
The Dampawah Experiment Farm near Perenjori reports July rainfall across seven days and an average July rainfall of 128 points over five years. Crops are generally healthy except the Heneubbil variety, likely from mid July planting. Planting of all experiments is complete. fallowing and bush cutting proceeded as two team horses arrived, about 180 acres ploughed. Sheep in good condition. two bull calves born. hares described as oily in nit condition due to heavy work lingering throughout the month.
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Mtr
J. Thomas
Dampawah
Twa Enwe
Northampton Road Board Hears Traffic and Show Donations
The Northampton Road Board held its monthly meeting with Mr. DOT Lander presiding. It received requests from the Carnarvon Banana Growers’ Association and Carnarvon Chamber of Commerce to maintain a main road seat through Hawrd to Carnarvon in good trafficable order. The board agreed to respond that action is being taken and granted an afternoon stall at the Show. They plan an early inspection of the road between Mr. s property and Yallalong and voted a donation of two guineas for the Northampton Agricultural Show.
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Norman Road
Yallalong
Northampton
Teakle
Bix Holdings
A. Ash
P. Morrix
Xersetary
Board finances praised amid improved revenue and control
The report notes that hooks of the Board were kept satisfactorily and a larger rate collection was anticipated due to grants. Administrative costs as a share of local revenue improved from 21 percent to 19.7 percent year over year, with ongoing credit balance at year end and officers commended for proper conduct.
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Yerander
Treasury
Hank
New Brisbane Firm Registered Amid Auction Plans
A Brisbane notice on August 14 announces a new company with half a million total capital. The venture, tied to the first Courier and Daily Minute, will commence activities with an auction set for August 28.
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Brisbane
Auc
Courier
Appreciation Note For Victoria Hospital Staff
A grateful message from discharged patients praises Victoria Hospital Geraldton staff for skilled care. The letter highlights doctors and nurses working long hours, attending to emergencies at all hours, with one doctor often travelling to Perth between shifts. Residents commend the hospital as well run and among the best in the region.
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Victoria Hospital
Geraldton Ach
Perth
Long Howe
Victoria Isteie
Nide
Blute
Vouirs
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Harper
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Powell
A. E. Smith
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Geraldton Association
District News
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Nabawa Cemetery
Rfuge
Wansau
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Dampawah Experiment Farm
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J. Fitzpatrick &Co
Eleanor Street
Gerald
Globe Brewery
Sterling
Levinsons
Levinsona
Levinson & Sons
Hay Street
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