Swim Meet Sees Close Finish As Winter Winds Bite
In spite of wintry conditions a large crowd attended the swimming meet. Mirxen T. Hornwill led Heat One with Fe Davin and Cook close behind. Mrs Benzie won the 25 yards race, Valentine and Gilman pressed hard, and Meiw Valentine posted 82 seconds. The 1200 yard event drew seventeen competitors with Stokes, Worthington, Davies, and Cook delivering strong showings. Worthington surged to the lead late but Davies sprinted to second, with Chapman and Blake also placing. The Indian relay beat Navy and Maroon. men’s relay results pitted Stumahaw E against Navy and Gold. The next events are set for Wednesday April 3 and Saturday following.
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Mirxen T. Hornwill
Fe Davin
Cook
Henge
Valentine
Benzie
Rho
Mixses Valentine
Gilman
Mise Oibeon
Thie
Miew Valentine
Elonne Juni
Uldton
J. Rearle
G. Allen
Chapman
J. Searle
Allen
C. Worthington
FL Nnk
Te Stokes
Worthington
Mr. Davies
St Ceing
Davies
F. Cook
T. Stokes
F. Ward
Wna
A. Hall
Wen
Shila Vy Chapman
Ry Blake
Ware
Mvn
Inky
Nee
Kenilre Ke
Trevis Sinin
Tare Sane
Amin
Sees
Fourim
Blake Font
Hix
Thuld
Navy
Maroon
Stumahawe
Ger- Antonslone
Risa Om
Cheap land in England sales plunge across counties
An English weekly notes a dramatic drop in land prices in Essex Norfolk and nearby. Farms once valued at thousands now fetch only hundreds with examples like a Norfolk sale showing land at about 7 pounds per year and 25 shillings per acre. The article highlights the paradox of high farmland quality paired with low sale prices amid a subculture crisis.
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England
Essex
Norfol
Elewhere
Norfolk
Aurren
Heenzo Family Cough Remedy Promoted for All Ages
An advertisement touts HEENZO as a two-chilling bottle medicinal concentrate mixed with water to create an eight-bottle supply of top cough and cold remedies. It claims efficacy against coughs colds croup influenza and whooping cough and asserts it is safe for babies and the elderly without harming digestion.
Vacuum Oil Company Removal At Port Authority Building
The Vacuum Oil Company moved its headquarters from 00 William Street to the Port Authority Building in Melbourne, after 25 years in the old offices. The transition involved six floors, a staff of about six hundred, new desks and equipment, a large switchboard, and a coordinated team move to avoid double handling. The company, founded in 1805, now operates across Australia and New Zealand with significant investment and employment.
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Iigggent Ufder
Melbourne
Oil Company
William Street
Port Authority
Melbourne Harbour Trust
Varnum Oi Canpany
Harbour Trust Commissioners
Victoria
Harbour Trust
Vasa
William Parent
Lime Street
Willian Hiesel
Gurner Lane
Australia
New Zealand
Roath Pacific Islands
Trial plans amid a murky Moscow employment case
A scrambled report notes a planned trial in Moscow involving Metropolitan Vickers Ltd. It mentions nine Russian employees detained at their plant, including five secretaries, plus male courier staff and chauffeurs. The incomplete text signals an internal security or labor dispute with unclear charges or outcomes.
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Apel
Metropolitan Vickers Ltd
Myncow
Metropolitan Viekene Lh
Reragae Tt anys it will not break any inter
This item notes assurance that no interference will occur and that all discovered machinery wreckers will face trials regardless of nationality, aiming to uphold order and accountability.
Geraldton Football Association Prefaces 1920 Season Plans
Geraldton Football Association outlines preparations for the season and a proposed visit by a football team to the region. The annual meeting at the Victoria Hotel discussed finances, fixtures, and aims to boost local interest, with visits from East Perth and Boulder City cited as improving standard and drawing support for the Goldfields trip. The body approved premiership schedules, elected officers, and set opening dates with a focus on strong performances and orderly conduct.
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Reatern Zoli
Breome
Geining Iurhinion
Geraldton
Victoria Hotel
Pres
R. Truscatt
Clin
J. McKus
Merera
K. Sheehy
X. Johnston
Rovers
P. Young
J. Gath
Fire Brigade
R. Cook
R. Truscott
Perthus
Geraldton Pear Ag
Meram
Geraldton Amointhan
Bern
Mullewn
Upper Chapman
East Perth
Boulder City
Goldfields
Sapdalee
F. McGing
Boycott Advocates Push Press for Rights in Germany and Vietnam
A boycott advocacy claims to urge restoration of full citizenship rights for Peruvian and Vietnamese communities as they face oppression. The campaign calls for appealing to authorities to reverse wartime actions, with emphasis on religious freedom and national restoration.
Geraldton Club Trophy Shoot Revels In Turbulent Range
The Geraldton Club held the Verchia trophy shoot with wind varying and elevation trouble. T Askew won first prize with 2 points from 70, aided by a hawked cap, while L Verehia took second and BR Garnsworthy finished third amid erratic shots. A notable turnout included M Stirling returning from illness and showing skill with the rifle.
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Geraldton
Hosanta
T. Askew
L. Verehia
Ford
BR. Garnsworthy
Evul Alowen
Enna
Stirling
Iife
Harper AL Cement
Vecehia
P. Vere
Berlin official denies victimisation claim amid press protest
Berlin reports state that Captain von Goering a minister and chief of the press police denied discrimination against the home front or foreign press. He admitted certain actions but said the government would investigate and ensure fair treatment.
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Berlin
von Goering
Quittolio
Anmed
Furvign Press
Naxi
Jeowiah Board Debates Germany Policy
The Jeowiah Board of Deputies under Mr Neville Laski met to discuss the religionists' situation in Germany. It was announced the board would neither participate in nor prevent the boycott of German goods and retaliation for ill treatment.
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Saedan
Jeowiah Board of
Depatien
Neville Laski
Germany
Liability for Rates in Melbourne High Court Appeal
The Full High Court dismissed the appeal of the Roman Catholic Mishup of Perth against a Western Australia judgment. It held that two acres and 12 perches of land claimed by the Bishop as exempt from rates were rateable by the Perth Road Board. Exemption requires a competent authority to declare use as religious worship or related exclusive purpose. Five judges agreed the priest’s statement was only intent, not binding exemption, and the Bishop must pay appeal costs.
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Melbourne
Perth
Western Australis
van Wedered
Local season plans and ground arrangements discussed at meeting
The article records the opening season preparations with notes on venue use and grounds, including discussions of improvements and event synchronization with racing carnivals. It mentions committee members like P. Rohan Ay. Winston and others, plus fire brigade personnel, as part of the arrangements.
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Ruberg
van Bell
Twother
Howe
Tienie
grantets—Ik
P. Rohan
Winston
We Alexander
Aelenia H. Avins
P. Forrester
Bunbury
Gngles
Elie Bunbury
Reminder to county voters to vote on time
Arthur F. Duaartone urges voters in Naraling to avoid missing polls by 7 PM during state elections. He notes workers post day shifts risk late arrivals and stresses polling stations close at 7. He asks the paper to publish this reminder for timely participation.
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Steden
Federat
Arthur F. Duaartone
Drodiewess Association
Naraling
Wheat tax debate reveals opposition stance and timing
A letter to the editor recounts a Wheat tax discussion in Parliament with AU Steeke at Walkaway and MPs including Hon. P. Collier and Cunningham. It notes attempts to fix wheat price and opposition support for stricter measures even with a tax plan. Patrick’s line shows the government prepared to draft a bill to defend the levy.
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Steeke
Walkaway
P. Colliers
P. Collier
Cunningham
Paliex
Patrick
Eta
Pathick
Jon
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Globe Beer
Sterling
Levinsons
Levindune
Levinson & Sons
Hay Street
Gubbish
Vacuum Oil Company
Reragae
Geraldton Association
Secnary
Messrn Young and Conk
Cocert
T. McKay
PL Youing
Amy Webb Pates
Andersen
H. W. Mornindy
Todk Chan Tren Bine
Monsen
A. Watters
BR. Cowk
Trout and MeKusy
Linnn
Mesan Hoorn
T. Marden
J. Gath Ans
Roversial
Ijy
Rmal
Perry
Twn
Cousen
Geraldton Club
Board OF Deputies
Henry
Jos
Holbrook Seus
House of Holbrook
Dad River Stourmshire
Birmingham
Hol Brooks Brea Yin Dette
Odense
MR. Patrick
Steele
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