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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1926
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a directory style page listing residents and lunar phase table. It references Western Australia people and a publication name, with scattered numbers and entries from a district directory format.
A rough Geraldton premiership football clash saw Railways and Rovers exchange goals with frequent errors. Key players included Secker, Thoms, Chisholm, and Beaver for Rovers, while Railways featured Moore, Wins, and Horton in a tight contest that ended Railways 11 goals 19 behinds to 10 goals 7 behinds.
Railway juniors dominated the senior match with an easy win. Referee rest managed the game. Railways showed strong play with bests Batson Christensen Warver Butler. Rovers had Hickey Toole Ford and McLean among their notable players.
Advertisement sells the premises of F and R Ward Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights at Blwes4st Geraldton near Bishop's Pulses. Mentions rubber tying data on premises and items like weapons carts bullion and vehicles made to order and in expert flawless paneA slats.
A rugged match saw Town and Rangers under a strong wind with Town edging ahead after a late strike. Rangers led early then Town fought back, scoring three goals in the second half to win 4 2 as Rangers wilted. The result keeps Town top while Rangers fall behind. The junior game ended in a 2 2 draw.
A rugged season opener featured a ten shot rack over 360 yards at Gershton Rifle Cin ner westher with shooters including W. Fits and R. Thornton. The Wood How trophy drew interest among Gro, Hanyt, and A. Elliott as 60 yard practice shots and sighter terms were noted. Community meetings led by HL Haworth followed, detailing the Primary Producer Association reorganization, with P. Dunkin and J.J. Mather from the Co op Wheat Pool addressing the crowd and naming officers and delegates for Geraldton and Tenindews regions.
Lord Cosworth urged federation of British East Africa noting Kenya Colony’s past cruelties and present railway progress. He spoke of 30 years of European administration, limited white settlement, and potential confederacy with Uganda Tanganika Nyasaland within 30 years, projecting a population near 500000 and rising prosperity.
The article notes at No 10 Downing Street and Chequers that the Prime Minister receives an immense, growing stream of pipes and related items. Spare rooms overflow with presents including tobacco pouches and pipe racks while women in rural areas embroider mottos on pouches to send to Mr Baldwin. The piece mentions country butter, eggs, cakes, fruit pies, and walking sticks as gifts arriving with the pipes.
A photograph of a 16 year old girl from Bhelfield puts a romance in motion across continents. Mina Mary Bimpcom, Miss Simpson from London, and young man Mr Rock in Malaya pursue an unlikely match. The tale, recounted in the News of the 7 8 London paper, follows the girl’s adventurous escape, work earn, and a heartening yet uncertain courtship.
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