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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
2
Local report notes Tee Buiter of Guardian facing ill star, uncertain access to publication for Geraldton issue. Officials weigh restrictions on extra content and timing, affecting the town's newspaper run.
A memorial notice recalls the death of a beloved resident at St John of God Hospital Babaria on August 13. An earnest verse laments the loss and family friends Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lauder and Mr. and Mrs. A. Lauder express enduring grief. A plea to keep mounts of “cheap presents” shows up in ad text as well.
The district plans a butter and bacon factory start with manager Lynas confident the plant will begin in about a week. Local subscribers must fund the venture to allow full operation and avoid delays. The district compares favorably with other states in production potential. The Presbyterian Church marks its anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. E Pethrick. Mrs. Maller to sing with Mr. Cartwright playing.
The note describes Christ Church om Runday morning services with Holy Communion and Evensong, a Holy Dominion celebration at Narangulo, and a bazaar run by Anglian Chur Banter in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday. Mayor Kempton to open the bazaar Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Additional items mention Mullens market hour changes, a Toren Hall concert by the City Band with pieces Flight of Ages and Gems from Mariteza, and weather and attendance notes from Gemldtes factory.
Fragmentary OCR shows a daily timetable mentioning Mr Visita and Dampier with a meeting or seating arranged for to-day and a morning departure by train from Peri to Garsidten Teeeday.
The report lists betting odds for several races including the IVANHOE HANDICAP and SECOND CLASS PLATE. References to horses such as Fossil Hill and Boukier appear, with prices like 4 to 1 and 15 to 1 noted for winners and contenders.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses travel time and a 3,000 unit corner topic linked to Dr Gallo and grain topics. The readable lines mention Wey and partly documented details, with no clear event or outcomes.
Oswell s promotes lower drapery prices with bold claims on cloth for curtains and dresses. Universal Brotherhold and FORFAR sale ads push price cuts on dress fabrics and cash discounts. Cast of characters and miscellaneous fabrics fill the stock as prices drop across the board.
The report recounts Colonel Bruxner MLLA accompanying Dr Earle Page to Perth and describing how he first entered politics two years earlier after a conversation with Mr Foley at Parliament House. He recalls his maiden speech and the sense of purpose that pushed him toward public service.
The Committee of the English Amateur Mowing Association with university and Henley regatta representatives resolved that international Olympiads cost too much and harm amateur sport. They will not back the British Olympic Association and oppose official Olympic organization, favoring friendly contests among amateurs.
Inclement weather keeps railways from agreeing to a scheduled game as fans recall tense moments at the venue. The association's decision is announced to attendees.
The Thistles staged a late surge after Garvie and Docherty combined for key scores. Robb, Thomas, and Docherty produced timely baskets as the Thistles pressed. Final score details are not provided in the readable text.
A well dressed man, famed as a press seat figure around Sydney courts, wore the Belgian Croix de Guerre and claimed Bel gian Hecrot Service ties. Detectives arrest him on suspicion of planning hidden discoveries as a mystery figure studied justice methods in New South Wales.
Bishop Welldon, Dean of Durham, warns of a moral relapse in England citing concerns over prize fighting, pigeon shooting with living birds, bullfighting in France, rising gambling and alcohol, and societal shifts impacting the British Empire. He urges a strong, earnest stance amid these changes.
A fragment discusses a nominal loan interest rate and price per pound, indicating a £100 bond and a computed return of £6 22 shillings per central period. The text is unclear but signals investment terms and yields.
Fragmentary notes discuss loan investments with vague terms. The passage mentions payment calculations such as ten pounds for every hundred and balance payments, but key details and context are missing.
An Anglican church announces a two day bazaar on Thursday and Friday at the Tow MaLe venue with door opens at 3 pm. Admission includes a silver coin prize and all friends are invited to attend. Proceeds support church needs and events.
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