Railway Picnic at West End Beach Draws Wide Attendance
The West End Beach hosted the annual railway picnic drawing large crowds from Geraldton and distant centres. Organised by A Gilmour, B Evans, and Y J Satie, the event featured a special excursion train, shelter sheds, free cold water, fruit, and confections for children, with a full afternoon program of races and activities ending around 5 30 pm.
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Messrs. A. Gilmour
Bo Evans
Y. J. Satie
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Northampwus
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J. C. Willcock
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R. Dalton
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T.X. Smilly
M. Worthend
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Gregory Binge
Sias Ebbe
Mist Maher
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O'Donnell
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Johnson
N. Hogan
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C. Youngman
Wrecked Calpurnia letters scattered over lake
London reports Imperial Airways flying boat Calpurnia crashed on Lake Ramadi in Mesopotamia. Letters were scattered over eight feet of water hindering recovery efforts, though officials hope most mail will be recovered after the wreck was found near Lake Habbaniyah.
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London
Imperial Airways
Calpurnia
Lake Ramadi
Mesopotamia
Iathy
Empire Service
Lake Habbaniyah
Commander Attwood’s body found in wreckage at sea
London reports the body of Captain Attwood, commander of the crashed machine boat, recovered from the wreckage. Kalgoorlie Produce Markets note strong demand with prices for peas, beans, and tomatoes, including beans at 3d and tomatoes flats at 9 to 14 shillings sixpence.
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London
Attwood
Kalgoorlie
Truck Crashes Into Cars Near Gepps Cross
Adelaide November 30 two men were killed and five injured when a motor truck collided with three cars near Gepp's Cross six miles from Adelaide The deceased were William Barnes 90 of Norwood Alan Walter Foote 43 of Evan dale Harold Sibley 23 of Broadview Santo and Foote were killed in Italy Barnes died en route to hospital Sibley died in hospital The truck was driven by William Searee of Wilcanula New South Wales.
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Adelaide
Wacematvety
Gepp's Cross
Adeltide
Todas
Ann Man
Robert Santo
Picapeet
William Barnes
Norwood
Alan Walter Foote
Evundale
Harold Sibley
Broadview
Fancy Dress Ball at Walkaway Hosts Kids Event
Walkaway Hall hosted a lively children's fancy dress ball organized by the Walkaway and Bradleys Parente and Citizens Association. Thompson Shield honors went to Bradleys School with numerous most original and best dressed awards awarded to local children and families.
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Walkaway
Bradleys Parente
Citzens
Thompson
Bradleys School
Levett
Bradley
Cecil Best
Dora Criddie
Graex Levett
Norma McAuliffy
Heryt Levett
Frank Ste Cagh
Peter Desmond
Barney McAuliffe
Cecil McCagh
Glenks Criddle
Doreus Logue
Sete
JM Osborne
June Anderson
John Maddren
Peasy McGuiness
Rose
Shirles As
Dutterfy
Tommy Jackson
Gwen Levett
Tee Creant
Ann Bagley
Home Journal
Harry Wilkes
Ted Indian
Len Harper
Clown
Colleen Armstrong
Cireur
Cireur Narr", Jack McGalneng
Frank Shaw
Edgar Shaw
Joan McGuiness
Snow
Joan Armatrens
June Provost
John Criddle
Hazel Saunders
Wise
Mavis Bagley
Mesdames Thompson
Hamersley
Redduck
Lane
Points Competition Continues at Geraldton Bowling Club
The Geraldton Bowling Club hosted twenty nine players across four rinks for another points competition round. Teams led by captains Butler Meadowcroft Herbert and others posted wins 21 to 17 and 22 to 12 with notes of upcoming Christmas Singles and further weekend play. Ladies and mixed events occurred under electric light Thursday night and Tuesday afternoon with several results recorded as part of the ongoing points series.
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Geraldton
Abbott
Robinson
Ottmour
Wiltocknd Elliott
Feapt
Zureber
Chapman and Buck
Smyth
Niley
W. Rogers
Mendaswes Gilmour
Stogers
Mesdamies Stone
Axkew
Mesdames Herbert
Paver
Mesdames Zarcher
Mesdames Prouster
Poster
Mesdames Nilen
Wheat for fodder idea gains traders interest in South-West
A Perth businessman touring the South-West reports progress on using wheat as fodder for cattle pigs and poultry. He notes high transport costs through Perth yards but believes wider wheat consumption could follow guidance to involve country storekeepers and truck-load bagged wheat quotes.
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Perth
Charmosan Gift Sets Featured in Holiday Shopper Notes
A vintage notice suggests New Year gifts centered on Charmosan products. Several boxed kits priced from 2 shillings to 5 shillings offer combinations of powder creme and tubes, advertised as special presents available over the counter from chemists and stores.
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Avery
Drapers Sui
Dry wheat areas aid plan outlined by Premier
The Premier stated the State Government has applied for 150000 pounds in special loan accommodation to assist farmers in drought afflicted areas. He added Victoria will seek 800000 pounds extra beyond the normal limit to help dry region farmers.
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Wilcock
Midelbourne
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Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited
R. M. Watkins
Victoria Hotel
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