Geraldton Club Bowls Competition Ends In Narrow Wins
Geraldton Club competitions continued on Hatuntay Inst with the Redas winning by two points. Five rinks played, three teams participated, and Trigg Edwards and Mills led wins on the winning side while Blues and Dix also secured victories. Intermittent margins were tight with several games decided by two points. refreshments at interval were provided by Mrs. W. P. Edwards.
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Hatuntay
Reda
Mills
Trigg
Edwards
Ad Dix
W. P. Edwards
Adt
Geraldton Carnival planned with Boxing Day opening
The West Australian Rowing Association approved dates for the Geraldton Club carnival. Preparations are underway and the programme will be circulated soon. Official opening is set for 10 oclock on Friday December 26 with events to follow at 11. Competitions run through the weekend and conclude Monday.
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West Australian Rowing Association
Geraldton
The American Elections Report on 1928 Party Shifts
Election results show Democrats gaining a House majority while Republicans hold the Senate in name only. Antiprohibitionists win seats, reshaping cabinet prospects for President Hoover and signaling a divided federal legislature after yesterday’s vote.
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New York
United States
Yestertgy
Uomgrens
House of Reprometatives
Senate
Govermore
Democrats
Republicas
House of
Republcan
Hoover
Congress
Two planes crash in northern British Columbia
Vancouver reports two aeroplanes and six men lost in Northern British Columbia. An extensive search by a fleet of planes and six Government Fisheries patrol vessels is underway. Authorities fear the men are dead, as survival seems unlikely given the time elapsed and distance to civilization.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Public meeting backs Farmers Debt Adjustment Bill proposals
A large gathering by the Ogilvie Hutt and Ajana Brasches of the Primary Producers Association at Alana Hall adopted six resolutions. They call for two actively engaged wheat farmers on a district board, a central board with district branches, rail passes for farmers to attend meetings, farmer appeals on disputes, freedom for farmers to leave holdings to supplement income, and removal of the inspector empowered to direct hiring and firing.
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Ogilvie-Hutt
Ajana Brasches
Primary Producers’ Association
Alana Hall
T. 3. Watt
F. Rewland
Hom
Agricultural Bank
Naraling Triumphs Over Yuna In Nine-Wicket Cricket Clash
Naraling beat Yuna by a boundary on the last ball after a tight match. Yuna star Arst made 127 runs, while Naraling’s A G Criddle contributed 42 and H Barrlay bowled havoc with the Yuna batting as the innings unfurled with several scorers including Criddle and Barclay.
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Yuna
Naraling
Rams
Due Inty
Malden
Paes
Williameos Ch
C.F. Waits
Por Naraling
A. G. Criddle
Criddle
Chrysanthemums and Flies and Scientific Method of Destruction
A 1920s Shell Company insecticide story explains Pyrethrum based insecticides and Shelltox liquid spray. It claims inhaled mist paralyzes insect nervous systems while safe for mammals, and notes airborne mist prolongs effectiveness. Availability advertised in Australia and New Zealand stores.
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Shell Company
Bill
Mies
Australia
New Zealand
Albany's Trade and the Great Southern Railway
The Albany Advertiser urges Albany to become a major shipping and trading port, arguing that high wool freights to Fremantle justify developing natural channels and an artificial harbour. It compares Albany’s potential to Geraldton and Huntly, and calls for economies and infrastructure to handle rising traffic for the territory.
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Fremantle
Albany
Hunthera
Howe
Huntury
Almay
Roma Oil Bore Details National Importance Declared
Nov 4 Brisbane Deputy Viclet Geologist Mr B C Ball reported on the No 7 lcrchase of the Kawa Bucks Oiler. He said the formation of light crude oil was of national importance though the output is small. About 30 gallons of crude oil were recovered after baling. no increase in mud logging. Chairman AL Cardia stated the board was highly prone with the mining position.
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Brisbane
Viclet
B.C. Ball
Kawa Bucks
Atherton
AL. P. Cardia
Siiveetore
Unemployed Boys Seek Settlement Aid in Albany
A Denmark group of settlers considers forming a small weekly labor cooperative to farm the Albany area. Financial strain and absence of wages deter volunteers, but a few hesitant men and families see potential benefit if a local unemployed helper could receive sustenance in exchange for limited farm work.
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Denmark
Rama
Kay
Albany
Prieve
Men's Workwear and Wool Goods at Bargain Prices
A classified listing markets a broad range of durable menswear and work garments. Items include denim trousers, tweed works pants, bib overalls, khaki shirts, tweed work shirts, summer pyjama suits, sports shirts, and all wool knitted socks. Prices range from 2/11 to 14/6 per item with emphasis on rugged fabrics and long wear.
Textile sale listing with damask and towels
An old classified style notice lists discounted linens including 54 inch unbleached damask, bordered damask, linen damask, assorted towels, barber towels, Madapolam, calico, Forfar linen, white Dowlas, tea towels, white duck, and duck fabrics, with quantities and yard prices in shillings and pence.
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Manchester Department
Ayo
Forfar
Curtains and Curtainings in Lace and Cretonne Range
Lace curtains in full sizes 7/11 and 9/11 coloured and cream silk lace curtains fringed at 30 per pair. Silk lace curtain net offered in wide designs and colours from the new season at 3/6 per yard. Cretonnes and shadow tissues in fresh season colours from 8d per yard and 2/11 per yard respectively.
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Crooks & Brooker Ltd
Cue
Meekatharra
Wilma
Perth
Bergers’ Paints
Jakes
Bagkache
Lumbago
OP. Ltd
Kalgoorlie
Hannan Street
U. D
Bogle Bros
Marine Terrace
Massey-Warn ® CO. Ltd
Goldrkrocch Mort & CO. Ltd
HAREIM SCAREE & #ANDOVERS
Cooper Shearing Machines
Louis Dreyfus & CO
Cook Wheat Buyers National Ishuranch
OP NZ
FLY OL CO
E. Marchant
W.A.O.A
Optician
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Kcott
Keith
Looder
Woodward
J. Currie
W. Currie
Fraser and Tring
Clarks, Burnett
Thomas and
Bilverlock
Eaton, White
Brode
the American Elections
Parmer Lal
House of Representatives
Farmer Labam
Northampton
Upper Chapman Association
TUNAL
Raealing
Naraling LP
Taylor
Brokes
G. Criddle
JL Barclay
Libw
Tayter
McNaught L. Criddie
Wilton
Dave Crise
Lo McNaught
Dug Criddie
Tl Mallem
I Watts
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Bunlies
Roma
Caticura
Regula
Caticurs
R. Town & Co
Sidmey
Settlee
Suggestio
Manchester
Denton
Whybrow
Louis
Marshall
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