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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
2
A curious home business notice markets a confectionery training with guarantees by contract. It promises guidance on making sweets and securing purchases, claiming a dependable path for earning money from house production.
Mr. W. CEIDDLE and family express gratitude to relations and friends for letters cards telegrams floral offerings and personal expressions of sympathy after a recent bereavement. Special thanks extended to Dr. Wallace for his kind attention.
Premier Vollier signals no prospect of government purchase of the Midbed Way line, as the company demands a high price. Government stands firm to prevent overpayment, while residents hope private negotiations in London yield a fair deal. The paper notes rail access would boost Midland development and Geraldton benefits, but the price remains a sticking point.
The readable portion is garbled and fails to yield a coherent event, names, places, or actions suitable for a news card. No distinct person or organization can be identified to anchor a factual headline or summary.
Reports from Meth oiliet Church events include Seta-Sergier morning services and Georgima afternoon contests led by Mr H Carsea. Water supply updates praise quality, while a municipal request seeks safer road adjustments near Hospital Hill before upcoming show. Kings Theatre hosts Fam Bertem farewell and a dramatic recitation with further performances announced.
A Perth opinion argues the Midland Railway negotiations are off and warns the Western Australian Government against purchasing the line. It claims the assets are not sale ready, favors investing in new lines to open up unsettled country, and notes passenger and freight services are under state control unless improved.
The visiting team arrives this Saturday for a key match at the Ground after a week of preparation by both sides. Rail ay juniors and Rover juniors will play earlier. Officials from Perth and Get- Por oversee operations at Nebawak. Hot water will be provided for pie. Visitors plan a trip to Newmarracarrs on Mar afternoon, returning by the Tuesday train to the Opal.
Australian team suffers defeat as a stronger opponent dominates the travelling contest with clear superiority. The report notes issues around conditions and delays affecting Vesteer Australia’s performance on the road.
A fragment from a Sutanaiea issue claims Katamatite boys defeated Wattville by 7 goals 19 behinds to set a football scoring record. The tiny northeast Victoria community, barefoot players, and district title chatter are noted amid unclear wording and misplaced names in the account.
The fortnightly council session at the Murchison Inn, led by fr W Hollis, approved postponing the Satnre match between Tews and Ranarre to next week to avoid clashing with the Perth team visit. Ikwan will travel to White Peak on August 23 for a potential trip, with players signing up to form a team and transport leaving Town Hall at Adam. The Junior Keechout Cup draw was deferred. A complaint about linesmen at urdes's game prompted questions on rule adherence. Sympathy was offered to Mr E Cartwright, association secretary, for his recent accident.
Market notes show mixed cattle demand with prices around 16 to 17 pounds for ordinary beasts and higher for quality. Major houses including Eidet Smith and Co and Delaney and Co sold hundreds of cattle. firms quoted sheep totals near 6,000 with ranges from 58/6 to 60/6 for some classes. Pigs and herd stock also appear with varied listings from Dalgety and Limitch firms and others selling hundreds of sheep, cattle, and pigs across multiple lots.
Mr. HE Vail, manager of the Lake View and Star mine, said ore had been located through the lode. He and other interested parties returned from Wilana to Kat goorlie last week. He could not confirm earthing, but noted some ore may have been condemned.
The Municipal Supervisor reported July deliveries from White Peak quarry 450 tons of stone and rubble and 235 tons gravel from Nahawab. Maintenance covered West Ward Fitzgerald and south end, Central Ward Marine Terrace Sanford Elena East Ward Chapman Road Eastern Road. A new reconstruction program began, with Gregory Servet named for stone supply. The stone crushing plant operated through the month, producing 160 tons of metal after adjustments. The supervisor affirmed a steady quarry supply and continued demand for road metal.
A letter from residents seeks council support to improve an old road as pledges and funds lag. Geraldton raised about £380 locally with £100 reported in Gee Sletton. A new committee was formed to act, while water department notes claim mains were turned on daily and the dam level fluctuated, prompting questions about supply and dam inflow.
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