Geraldton notes and notices from August reports
A sprawling Geraldton column reports a string of items from August including a death of John Skehan manager of Milton Biatm, a skeleton found near Juttton, land sale prices and tenders, bank talks with Victoria shareholders, a Parkerville Children Home donation plea, and a police court case involving Wilfred Hanlon over a horse hire dispute with West Brox storekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanager
John Skehan
Milton Biatm
Peax Hill
Wilfred Hanlon
West Brox
H. Wilson
H. W. Morrishy
G. A. Baxtaugh
Leslie West
Weat
West
Haplom
Defeudants
Monrishy
Australian air survey mission tours southern routes to Kalgoorlie
Group Captain Williams leads a six aircraft flight from Carnarvon through Armidale Melbourne Adelaide and Darwin to Wyndham and Gerakston surveying serial routes and aerodrome sites. The party, which faced crashes and undercarriage damage, aims to return to Melbourne by month end after laying fuel at Vacuum Oil bases and preparing the Trana Australia line supply chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Viscarne
Perth
Wilkes
Heptuurm
Murphy
Carnarves
Ofelock
Williama
Air
Varios
Armidale
Hepburn
Lieut Murphy
Amding
Adelaide
New Bonth Wales
Melbourne
Gulf Country
eall‘Normanton
Barke Town
Darwin
Wyndham
Cassarvon
Gerakston
Kalgoorlie
Vacuum Oil Company
Williams
Gernictes
Pacific
Local Sports and Staff Update Amid School Events
The Hens and officials including J M Drew J W Hickey and J Cunningham attended sports events. An accident disrupted Jonnie of agenn Sead this morning leaving a bruised shoulder with hopes of quick recovery. Geraldton district staff and students plan leave notices as teachers Mire and Miss prepare for a brief stay and farewell gifts are exchanged at a school function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Drew
J. W. Hickey
J. Cunningham
Jonnie
Agenn Sead
Geraldton
Mr. Locke
Mira
Miss Two Realich
Cama
Werera Australia
Road Board Secretary's Lapse
Gibert Henry Glaskin a 25 year old secretary charged with theft at the City Court pleaded guilty. He allegedly took £407 13s 7d from the Carnmah Road and Vermin Board between May 1 and June 20 1927 while in office. He was bound over in £190 with two £50 securities and restitution to be paid in full, awaiting sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibert Henry Glaskin
Memra
J. J. Loyd
J. M’kenna
Wet
Mnd
Glaskin
Caranmah District
Vermin Boar
Tnn
Parker
Carnanah
Wil
Ant
Glashin
Motor Smash At Wiluma Leaves Miner Seriously Hurt
A serious collision occurred on the road from Wiluna to the wine last evening injuring William O Donnell the cyclist. He suffers a compound fracture to the leg and injuries to the head and face. Dr Tyrer of the Health Department attended and gave immediate aid. O Donnell is a mine employee and captain of the local football club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiluna
William O'Donnell
Tyrer
Commonwealth Health Department
Owel
Lors
White Cloths and Damask Prices in Local Sale Ad
A vintage advertisement lists white sheeting and calico by the yard with widths from 34 to 62 inches and prices ranging from 1 shilling to 2 shillings per yard. Fine Madapolam and plain fabrics include damask options selling per yard, with striped pajama cloth and a storm plannelette offering in grey.
Kil Lewis Defeats Peter Jackson In Fifteen Round Featherweight Bout
In Perth at the Stadium a large crowd watched Kil Lewis, state featherweight champion, defend his title against Peter Jackson of Victoria. The bout lasted fifteen rounds with fast, vigorous toe to toe action. Lewis won on points, though the margin was slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Perth
Kil Lewis
Peter Jackson
Victoria
Lewis
Beau Geste Presents Grand Adventure With Star Cast
In this review the film Beau Geste features Ronald Colman as the lead with Bane Geste and Joel Water Forbes among the brothers and a lineup including Alice Joyce Barry Brian Norman Treavor Noah Beery William Powell and Victor. The story is described as a marvelous epic rich with bold, expansive storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Colman
Bane Gete
Ell Wate Forbes
Aice Joyce
Bary Brien
Norman Trevor
Noah Beery
William Powell
Victor
Geraldton Laundry Ad Promises Daily Pickups and Cleaning
An advertisement for Geraldton Laundry touts daily collection and delivery services. It claims suits can be cleaned and premed, with options for family workloads and country work. Ends with unclear references to 273 and related terms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
F.O.B. Ford
P. H. Spence
Victoria and Mullewa
Sora
Bogle Bros
P. T. Bridge
Mingenew
Musgrove's Ltd
Oukend
Rexowola
Brunswick
Madrid, i
Ramples
Murdoch's Pharmacy
Fashion House
Mre Dickinson
State Shipping Service
Ba Qulaida Salle
Greals
Fremantle
Os August Senne
Minderoo
Carnar‘ran
Beadon Pt
Hedland
Broome
Derby
Java
Singapore
Dalgety & Company
the Optician Ltd
Murray St
M&s
Chapman's Day and Night Pharmacy
Boedslin
Jannes
Supis
Bart Foods
the Colonial Mutual Life Assuramce Society Ltd
Anjusl
A. F. Woodward
Local & General
Doris Triggs Gerablton
Koolinas
Koolinda
Juutten
A. Meadowcroft
Meadowcroft
Gregory Street
New South Wales
Bank of New South Geraldton
N.A.W
Farkerville
Sisters of the
Parkerville
Coorow
Ermet Exigue Puyo
Gutha
Low
Jemeph Rhetidan Brown
Koolanooka
Gladys Myrtle Powell
Morawa
Albert Rolfe Wilson
Albert Rolfe Wil
Morawa- Merkaasoka
Ge-operative
Catd
G. Jeffrey
Ry Producers’ Bank
Peru
Gerakiton
Scrip
Angelo
Jeffrey
Mexars
Australia
Eaay, Surves Fiagmt
Road Board
Wiluma
Beau Geste
Milton I. Maley
C. We Lane
Bob Branch
Victoria District Agricultural Society
A. Meado
Esplanade
Ernest H. Rede
Tom
Bank OF New South Wales
Geraldtos
Cavanagh and
Cavanagh
Rei Bank
BE. George's Terrace
Sipality
Iadiediately
Moffatt
Marine Terrace
East End
Valacer
Wilcox Mofflin Limited
Danang
Jate
Breslands
Alo
Bert Beanis
Jha
Soa
Chas. O'Neill
Marine
Suesday
Eid and
Sam Radio Pictures
Michard Talmadge
Dennis
Louis Brooks
Ford Sterling
I. Vecchia
Geo. Grant
Costas
PTLY
Po Hotel
George Lester
John Lee
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