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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists various men and boys clothing items with prices and sizes including suits tweed and wool items. Mentions Pitta FTAA and working trousers with unclear context and attribution to a 4741 address.
Fragmentary 1926 OCR entry lists names and codes such as Geraldton, Azure Pind Jy, and KR ARk vy with unclear context. The readable bits show dates and figures but lack coherent events or subjects for a proper summary.
A coronial inquiry is scheduled for May into the Georgina Hamersley Estate fire that destroyed a building and much furniture on March 30. Court outcomes include a Reckless Driving conviction with a £10 fine and costs, and a Destructive Imbibing case with fines for April offences. Boy Scout fund drive plans unite over £5,000 across over forty towns from May 10 to 16, with a Chapman Bridge route and parcel delivery service to support dispatch needs. A Bush Fires Act breach in Northampton leads to a £1 bond and further compliance orders.
Mrs de Lacey aged 73 passed away yesterday at Marine Terrace Geraklion after a prolonged decline. Her husband Mr de Lacey co operated with church and civic groups and the couple celebrated their golden wedding last year. Requiem and funeral services were held at the Cathedral with many mourners and parishioners attending.
Derudion Teast Twernementconcluding match ends with Fowler and Miss Nelson defeating K Jones and Mise G Teakle 4 6 6 1 6 2 in the Mixed Doubles final.
A London dispatch dated April reports the Duchess of York has given birth to a daughter. The notice records the birth as a royal event noted in the capital.
The readable fragments reference a Senate party game dated May 1st. No clear people, organizations, places, or outcomes are identified in the legible portions.
At the annual general meeting the Town Soccer Club announced officials for the coming season. Patron J Gileen sen, vice patrons G Kebesom and J Dick, president Frask Jeffreys, vice-president Geo May, captain Cartwright, vice-captain A Winston, secretary A Woodward, association delegates A Woodward and TL Cartwright, selection committee J Barker and Carwright.
Paris author Mile Umxil, daughter of chemist Mile Chute Dazil, left apothecary life to pursue literature. She earned a chemist’s qualification, then shifted to writing, publishing her first novel Machette! two years ago to strong reception, followed by Tum? rag, signaling a bold literary pivot.
A quirky scene features a theatrical manager as dishes are served and cleared, critics noting the lead’s influence while the audience hails it a masterwork. The passage mentions a kitchen tableau and a theatre journey with a focus on staging and audience reaction.
Market reports show restricted cattle and sheep sales with prices easing from prior levels. Buyers faced limited rattle, while some lambs and store cattle fetched firmer prices. total stock included merino wethers, ewes in lamb, and pigs, with lighter weights selling for lower ranges.
The fragment lists best medium weight, best wether and best ewe light weight categories with unclear weights and breed references. It references individuals or judges by initials and mentions weights around 161 and terms like bacon but the text is garbled.
In Galena the Prospector’s Association requests a state run treatment plant. A reply notes the government would erect a plant termed a state facility after mining reports. It states local parties may act to fund about £150 to support the project for public benefit.
MMe LB Vail reports sending a message to London about new and expanded workings at Wilume Cold Mines Ltd. detailing east lode developments, new shafts, timbering, drives, unwatering, and equipment progress with gas engine installation.
A fragmented notice describes a parade of ready-to-wear hats in felt and tweed fabrics. It mentions new colors and latent styles, with dates around 10/8 and 15/0, though several words are garbled.
The shore board held its April monthly meeting with attendees including Moses, P T Bridge, Posrier, Guttridge and Cardwell. Mr. Watara sent apologies. The finance committee was formed with G D Ferrier and J Watson elected. Reports covered mail route construction, culvert work, new road contracts, graveling plans toward Mingearn, and a new road roller to enable early traffic. Proposals to cease the present electric lighting contract by May 1 were discussed, along with drainage contour survey plans and a petition from Yandapooka settlers opposing a road closure. A request to erect two wigaboars on Kerr’s property and a ratepayers’ meeting date were noted, plus call to appoint Alfred Bone as secretary and other staff appointments.
A garbled clipping notes a ceremonial event postponed to a future date, with unclear details on location and participants. The readable fragments hint at an official observance or dedication ceremony, possibly tied to a local group or organization.
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