21 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1929
Page
1
Advertising rates and policies for the Geraldton Guardian and Express. Rates include display and ordinary type set ads with per inch charges, deadlines, and conditions for births deaths engagements and wedding notices. Also outlines prepaid requirements and alteration rules for contracts.
Urgent appeal in Western Ave Tulta for public support to fund a sweepstake on February 23. Ten thousand £0.02 tickets offer a £1,001 prize, £250 second, £100 third, with other prizes and a £100 top prize. tickets available through committee members and local businesses.
A partial OCR fragment mentions Lima F Buildings at 125 Mar and a notice related to Roaming News Papers atwaye for ante at wuarkst later. The readable items point to a local listing or public notice with unclear specifics.
In The Geraldton Guardia & Express January 21 1020 a writer extols Sir Hubert Wilkins polar feats. The piece lauds the courage endurance and imagination fueling arctic forays while noting the role of aircraft shortening exposure to extreme cold and heightening peril. It praises Wilkins as a bold inspiring figure for current and future explorers.
A large Geraldton gathering welcomed Reverend Kenneth Halley as the newly appointed Anglican rector. Local church leaders from Methodist and Presbyterian groups attended a program of music, speeches, and a broad show of support for Halley and his wife. He plans to hold services twice daily and engage the community in church work, with business leaders pledging assistance.
African lungfish can fill air bladders and bury themselves to endure droughts. A local police sighting in Hulhouse Alsser Lorraine notes red taillights and three belt-suspended items. A dialogue between a husband and wife reports domestic finances. An Australian doctor historically treated rheumatic patients with wasp stings, a practice later abandoned after bees proved more painful. Bees and wasps are mentioned in context of venom therapy and a Vienna-based method gaining use.
Bydsey January 2 a seaman James Bias was found dead in a small Emkinestreet lodging room with a knife and a razor nearby. He appeared to have fought for his life before dying en route to hospital. Police detained two lodgers for questioning. one was later arrested.
A massive fire at Weymouths Ltd electrical engineering works in Richmond caused extensive loss within an hour. Oil and inflammables stored at the site fed the blaze, which attracted a glow visible for miles. The origin is unknown and fire crews were aided by fire-proof shutters to limit damage to the works. Charles Loate of St Helens, Tasmania, celebrated his 100th birthday last week.
At Helena Vale Club meeting in Midland the first plate in the Bar ami Plate with Curious ran two lengths off. Prime Nass and Gollen Mile tied third after a protest. Stewards upheld the protest, placing Prime Nass dead heat with Gollen Mile and suspending rider W. Mulwick for three months.
Queensland's prickly pear crisis prompts a shift from manual eradication to biological control with the Cactoblastis cactorum moth. Since 1925 the Commonwealth Research Board released 2750 eggs, producing millions of caterpillars that ravaged large pear stands. Now 10,000 to 12,000 prickly pear leases face review as reliance on insects replaces digging and poisoning, with authorities supporting settlers while adjusting policy.
In Wyaney on January 10 Arne Burg won the half mile swimming championship of New South Wales by finishing in 10 minutes 27 seconds, breaking the prior world record held by Roy Patt on by a margin of 45 yards. Moos Christie is a note in the report.
A racecourse incident yesterday involved a misplaced weight beneath the scales during a weight class event. Officials blame a practical joke as horses Curiosity, Prince Nevan, and Golden Mile were shuffled by stewards, with debate over ruling and past similar protests noted in the Eastern States and South Australia.
Afghan rebels enter Kabul with 15,000 well armed followers. The new King Toayatuliah and his family surrender and leave the city for safety as the capital falls.
Geraldton News Limited promotes printing services from Cant to Poster at the Guantian Express office claiming City quality at lower prices to keep money in town and boost population.
A fragmentary OCR passage shows a guest addressing Clo Wah with a bright greeting and a teased question. The text is garbled and lacks coherent context or dates, vendors, or clear events.
London January 20 General Booth seeks an injunction to restrain the Salvation Army High Council from proceeding with a resolution to remove him. The court was told urgency was great as the council was in session and poised to act over the weekend.
At a Trades Hall meeting in Melbourne on January 20 the Carpenters and Joiners' Union reaffirmed its resolution to limit work to 44 hours per week starting Monday next. Judge Fadkin will hear arguments as timber workers prepare for court action.
A 1989 letter laments deteriorating town appearance. It contrasts a once proud Queen Park and Cathedral Avenue with torn posters, falling towers, and litter along Durlache and Sanford streets, urging council action to restore civic beauty.
A commercial traveller enters a shop and asks to inspect goods after a three month gap. The manager challenges him while the visitor insists on viewing the stock, claiming no chance to see his things during the period.
A friendly cricket match at Geraldton sees Walkaway score 110 in the first innings while Austral reply with 35 for three at stumps. Notable performers include Stokes 33, May 17, Walker 16, and Gremler’s standout fielding. Teas were served as the compass of sportsmanship marked the game.
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