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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
2
Readable fragments advertise men's wool trousers and underwear, Milinery and coats for women and children at special prices. Items include men's wool trestles and pullovers, working socks, shirts, suits, sweaters, overcoats, blankets and fabrics. Prices listed in old currency with scattered garbled text.
Local items report a city banquet mix of phrases about a vote against restrictions and thanks to donors, a Kimberley area weather update, ambulances transporting patients to Victoria Hospital, a Fraser River Valley project update, a postal holiday in April with adjusted services, a push for synthetic rubber research, and a May visit by Alan Wilkie Company's dramatic troupe to Gerabltion Town Hall for three performances of The Merchant of Venice and Neopo.
Me O A Esmaugh pleaded guilty to driving without a license and related charges after Constable Vivian reported a noise near Bowtelf. Two more cars were involved in the incident as Wheatley admitted prior driving without license and failing to produce documents, with penalties accruing on prior defaults.
Mr. E J Williams, long associated with a large motor firm and area sport, plans to depart for an eastern metropolis soon. A. W Morgan of Cur is mentioned, while Morgan’s friends lament his time at Mount How. A letter from a friend wishes well to all Cae people.
Tonight’s program features The Crackajack with Ling wf fun makers Jol Hines and a living story of The Wheel with House Peters and Petey Roth Miller. The two pictures promise high entertainment as patrons are urged to reserve early for The Commandments at the King's Theatre.
The Premier, Mr. Bridge, visited Mingenew and Nangetty with MLA Mullowa to inspect farms and talk up closer settlement. He praised Midland country, noted Wheat and sheep potential, and discussed government purchase of the Midland Line to boost rail revenue and regional development.
The narrative describes a soirée in Northampton on May 1 with Mr. E. Taylor and party, involving Mr. Noble and Mr. Bridge. Details mention a split at the party, warnings given to Yawlanooka, and a Premier with Mr. Maley traveling to Throw Springs for the night.
Ebler Smith pad Co Limited yarded 128 horses and 34 cattle at Bubineo on April 1, selling 110 bores and detailing Hartte Good dairy cows with prices from 12 to 21 pounds. The eighth sale of the season saw about 1,500 bales offered with prices 5 to 10 percent higher than the previous sale. Dalgety and Co reported 340% bales catalogued including notable wool lots and tops, with top line wool achieving 1d per line.
Fragmented report details multiple events and athletes with scores like 62 44 and 6 1 Ft. Belle Cantibie Eastaugh, Merchen Worthington, Little, Hye ne Avtherne, and Mary Morrisby plus Magee at a track or swim meet. Names and outcomes are garbled but indicate a joint school competition with several schools or teams.
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