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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
2
Removed stock from G H Griffiths with substantial reductions across all lines. See price list for discounted items and savings on each category.
A busy schedule lists skating at Masonic Hill, Olympia Pictures, and various concerts at Town Hall. Also noted are agricultural society meetings, dances, dress balls, and farm property transactions with dates and locations across Geraldton and surrounding towns.
The service at Geraldton will feature Rev. W. Floyd Shannon delivering a first sermon on creation and inspiration. Rev. J. Tillee will preach the day’s second sermon and give a children's address with an anthem to conclude.
Cheaper mills equal to imported mills offered with single crank gear. Large stocks include belt fittings pumps piping and all windmill accessories. Write for illustrated booklet.
Messers Dalgety and Co shipping agents report steamer movements to Geraldton and Fremantle with Parco and Gorgon schedules. Parco departs Fremantle and Geraldton on August 28, West coast ports serve North West, Far East and Singapore. Riverina sails Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide for Fremantle to transship at Geraldton.
At Chatocherr County Somerset England on Aug 1860 the Rev John Morrised Jones officiated at the golden wedding of Robert Gould of Ashcott and Barbara Tarzwell widow of the late Hobert Tarzwell seeking family recognition and local honor in the community.
The article discusses strengthening ties between the Motherland and overseas outposts. It highlights increased royal attention to distant realms and a royal visit by the Joyal Family as boosting loyalty and participation among colonial subjects. The piece notes improving relations and the perceived influence of monarchy on extraterritorial trade.
Discussion on the Crown's role in the Empire notes King George intended governance arrangements for Canada and Australia. It mentions Earl Grey as Governor General, the Duke of Connaught's duties, and potential future moves, linking imperial unity to a South Africa visit and constitutional limits on the Sovereign.
Postponed Geraldtam Football Association meeting now set for Monday August 2. Nine O clock Closing rule applies. Mr J J Ryan will close his butcher shop at nine each Saturday. Bazaar planned in Mingenew for September as locals organise. Farm sale and Northampton town lot offered by auctioneer Mr J C Sidd. misprint earlier. Donation of 4 to Town Clerk noted from Thursday night entertainment proceeds. Mr Heller reaffirms support. ALT Davies advertises a Perth drawnaker available for interview after Birdimus.
The Geraldton Roads Board held its monthly meeting on October Ith with Messrs Wy Be Moston Gould War Saunders and the Secretary present. The financial statement noted grant income of £460 and expenses for land revenue of £260. Tenders for new work were discussed including Moongoonooka Sand Springs Road and Tenindwwa Sifing, with several bids rejected or accepted. The secretary was instructed to contact Meyers Nanson and Casson for temporary financing and to urge ratepayers to pay promptly. A fence removal instruction was given regarding Fredy boundary lands with the Lands Department approval awaiting action.
A 15 member delegation from Northampton meets Mr. Short of the Railways to discuss building at a new railway position. Short endorses moving to a new site as safer for present and future traffic and says heavy engines require a new embankment. Construction could start in about two weeks, with the station near the current site and track relaying nearing Northamptn.
In the first round Mies Scott defeated Mrs Mousigka 7 6 Sherlock beat Miss Bond, Missmith defeated Mice Mills 3 5 Miss Lanes defeated Miss Shepherd 5 3. Second round Sherlock defeated Miss E Pasion 1 2 Atkins defeated Miss Smith 9 2. Semi final Abb erlock defeated Mies Seath. Final Mira Atkins defeated Miss Bberlock 9 7. Atkins won after a close match with Suck Muss Veiling noted in the report.
Racing at Kalgoorlie- Merling hosted the To-Day event with good attendance. Results include Kalgoorlie Hurdle Race winner King bolt after 2 miles in 1 62 and 30.1. Spring Stakes over 1 1/4 miles won by Seddon. Handiway, Wheelarra and Artesan noted in subsequent events with betting prospects listed.
The report lists multiple horse races held in Adelaide on August 3 with results including Mitcham Weller and Sedan placing in seven furlongs, Seclusion and Macumba in other events, and Tote dividends. It notes finishes, prizes, and handicap references across several races including the National Steeplechase and Tennyson Handicap with various placements and tote returns.
A Recreation Reserve junior football game featured Geraldton and Murchison with strong play from Schyver Langdon and G Smith for Murchison and Gertldton's Herbert Crabbe Fam McGilvray Carpenter. Otte Kelly officiated as the match unfolded through three quarters with goals and behinds tallied by both sides.
Perth results show Fost Perth defeated North Pos mantle 6 to 1, East Fremantle beat Midland Sanrtion 6 to 1, Perth overcame Subineo 5 to 4 4, with other scores listed as 90 era.
An odd item titled For Rewochial Comghs features a suggestion to take Moods Great Peppermint Cure. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a medicinal or tonic product referenced alongside a quirk phrase.
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