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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
2
Dalgety and Co announce a sale of Merino and Crossbred ewes on December 22 1933 at 3 pm in Geraldton yards. The lot includes 1600 maiden ewes and 1500 mix of breeding ewes from Bungarer Blond lines, with prior arrangements made by buyers. Also noted are local rates and town taxes affecting the Geraldton municipality.
Public sale announced for December 19 1955 at 2 pm in Terrace rooms Geraldton. Names listed include Mrs. Wilew Pilbey Mrs Wikeon and Mrs Alorrish among others. The notice honors a deceased person and记 memorials are noted.
Michael McDonnell, Pamily of Nanson, and many friends express gratitude for letters and comforting words during the Ill year. They thank Dean Irwin and local officials for their kindness as they discuss the Victoria District Show and call for renewed public support to restore the society’s finances and future.
The report to Victoria District Agricultural Society members warns of heavy debt from a long show season. It notes an overdraft at the bank, low visitor revenue, and calls for greater support to wipe liabilities and fund enclosure improvements. It praises voluntary help but stresses financial reform is needed to preserve the society.
Geraldton municipality issues tender notices for supply and interior fittings of sanitary material. Tenders must be received by noon Wednesday December 20 in the Council Chambers. Tenderers must state if materials will be manufactured in Geraldton or elsewhere. City Clerk D Moffatt notes no tender will be accepted from nonendorsed parties.
Local notices report Arthur Mason of Wesley Church conducting a service at That Point on Sunday afternoon. Carter & Co advertise bargains, including ladies handkerchiefs. A large consignment of goods with discount prices is noted. The Kangaroo in Perth bound for Fremantle. Ringaron voyage details follow. Wassealers' Club hosts a race program with distances of four and six miles and listed entrants. Legal proceedings describe charges against Arthur Doyle Percival Rey Willison and others, with remand and fines decisions. Meyern cautioned for first offence. Police note officers found illegal items during a search, with several witnesses explaining their presence.
The article notes Suniiny as the second Advent Sunday with Holy Communion and prayer services in Bla Point. It reports a special council meeting approving yearly valuations and stable rates. It also covers wharf reconstruction milestones, wheat crops outlook, and the death and funeral of Mrs. M. McDonnell with extensive tribute.
A major telephony proposal linking Wiluna with Geraldton and Kalgoorlie was studied by the Mostwaster General. The cost exceeded potential revenue. a Wiluna Perth line would cost over £2000 and a Kalgoorlie circuit about £25,000, making the project impractical for years. The department cannot fund such large sums at present, though reviews will continue and future facilities may allow reconsideration.
A garbled Geraldton page reports arrivals, medical updates, and civic notes. Mr Morwood progresses after an illness, hospital staff changes and a coroner’s death are noted, with district figures such as Mr Duane joining to lead band duties and a visiting bishop expected for Christmas events.
A dramatic melodrama titled Mem Mart Fight screens Saturday and Monday depicting a future war and a family torn by duty. Diana Wynward shines as a heroine seeking to prevent conflict while a leading diplomat battles with personal and national loyalties.
Weather note describes a forecast for Vinnet tle and the northwest with rain extending through Gascon and northern areas. Mentions agriculture impact and mild temperatures in many zones with a general warm trend across the west and southwest. excludes precise locations due to garbled text.
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