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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1925
Page
2
The Municipal Council this week considered Cathedral Avenue works from the Bishop's Villa to Semturd. The Mayor noted an estimated cost of 10, and committees sought to track man hours and money. The report was adopted.
At a Gerakiton municipal meeting the council discussed water rationing for residents with early work hours and considered a later start time. The Health Inspector reported weight discrepancies at bakeries and a plan to address under and overweights was debated. The Ripley entertainers visit and a successful regatta event in Geraldton were also noted, with officials praising arrangements and results.
A large crowd gathered Sunday at the Oddfellows Hall for a smoke event remembered by the Germbt faction after Civ ta the winning update. Mayor Frank Green welcomed visitors, expressing pleasure at Gerakiton’s return to prominence and inviting crews to Perth to determine their plans.
Mr Cavanagh of the Geraldton Club urged the West Australian Rowing Association to continue supporting Geraldton crews. He credited Mr Shaw for securing the regatta and urged ongoing patronage so Geraldton can compete in metropolitan regattas. The Mayor presented trophies as local rowers were praised for improving under wartime setbacks.
Mr J M Drew promotes phonograph records of Aboriginal songs and requests £5 toward a University of Brune anthropology chair. A deputation including Dr Mw and Archbishop Kiley urges establishment with Federal funding covering about half, conditional on state retention of a seat and local preservation of artefacts.
A very large crowd gathered at the Recreation Ground for the Geraldton Cycle and Athlete Chase yesterday afternoon. The program ran on time with top cycle racers and athletes competing in events including the Geraldton Wait Mile and a district championship.
A jury found Davin ihler, 20, charged with the slaughter of his father. The accused allegedly purchased a revolver for his father, who was suffering from a disease, prompting the act and accelerating the death.
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