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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1926
Page
2
A disrupted harvest due to heavier traffic and a Northampton road grader is reported along with plans for the Methodist Tennis Club busily advancing a new court. The opening ceremony is set for Saturday August 21 at 3 pm conducted by Mayor G. E. Bewril, with fencing and cleanup ongoing.
The report covers Thursday discussions in the House about a fund, warning of trouble if misused, plus notes on maritime news. It cites ship Coastal hipping and Geraldton cargo arrivals, with various local editorials on inventions and public works, including hospital entrance changes and a Jewish wedding customs event.
A garbled notice describes a fatal incident aboard a train involving Mra Hicks of Karbwr Biation or Karbwr Nation, with unclear timing on Gesday morning and mentions a person named A. Wood'ber and a passenger event at Cee. The text concludes with a terrble death reference.
A crash report notes a man crushed by a waggon near Piedar. Dr. Hobbs and others attempted aid but the victim died. The text also spans exam results, local obituaries, and summaries of mineral ventures and ship news with various names and places.
A fragmented council discussion on road conditions and footpath needs includes motions and counterpoints. Dr Baker and Dr Clarke participate as the debate centers on paving, rubble removal, and the feasibility of new footpaths amid local complaints about drainage and waterlogged boots. Local officials consider tender exits and the town clerk notes limited options.
In a Melbourne Supreme Court session before Mr Justice Dixon, Harry Williams sought security for costs against Fred Farrelly, who claimed £1600 in Windbag's Cup winnings. Williams argued Farrelly should provide security for costs. Monahan for Farrelly contended winnings of £1600 were partly accounted, with £500 remitted. The judge would consider cross jurisdiction issues under Commonwealth law and cost implications.
The Queen's features Hard Hittin ear and Eve's Lover with stars like William Des mond and Bert Lytell, plus The Desert's Price with Buck Jones in a thrilling Arizona setting. The Far Cry headlines Tuesday and Wednesday offerings, with The Ghoul City serial to follow and a cattle price list and horse quotations from local markets.
Dates listed show openings in Sept for various locations including epened by the Royal Agrvultars Dreenowgh. Tuesday, September 2 at Nomtampton, Thursday, September Geraldion, Tuesday and Wednesday, October.
The local church notices detail upcoming services at Jrescytenan Church and Christ Church with morning communion and evening prayers. It mentions a guest musician, a missions collection, and a Monday lecture in Whitfield, plus forthcoming lectures at Wesley Church and Guild events with dates and hosts. The report also notes ministerial arrangements, a payment plan for extra tar paper, and department stock increases to support the season.
Dalgety and Co held their regular monthly sale at Hampton with smaller yarding but overall higher quality sheep. A pen of fat lambs bred by Yorkshire sires drew attention as buyers stayed active and the sale moved with good competition and steady demand.
The committee discusses reviving the Northampton market noting sheep damage to mounds and plans to enclose the area with wire netting. A working bee improved couch grass, with future tasks and a 60 Norfolk Island pine purchase planned for ornament. Members have paid subscription fees. annual meeting planned.
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