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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads ADDING and COMMISSION AGENTS OCH WOGL and li Gomminations. This brief snippet hints at listing agents and commissions but lacks clear person or organization names, dates, or locations to form a complete item.
Eastough and family express sincere thanks for the sympathy shown after the loss of their wife and mother. They note the kindness and attention of the St John of God's Hospital staff during the illness and passing. Forms of return and business notices are available at post offices.
Presbyterian services led by Rev A J Kipper and a church social at Parish Hall with competitions and a forthcoming fortomery dance. Town Band concert promises a varied program with Jules Plessader as soloist. Rainfall totals reported for several towns. Adjutant Seaton to speak in Town Hall. Lead Mines dispute unchanged with miners firm on 6 day week. Prospector Barinson reports rich gold find near Tucknaarea. Minister for Mines to visit Mt Magnet. drought affects Wilcan district sheep, wild dogs threaten flocks. Sale of 3000 wo them by Church at Mullewa ox Anguet.
Skin and Hide market shows hides faster with thirties to forties at 124. fifties etc. Reds and crombrods in limited demand. Tallow £50-£55 per ton. Fremantle cargo Kurualpi arrives. Bambra brief Geraldton call and next stop Darwin. Charity drive for Peace Loans aims to raise £20,000 with £2,000 pledged so far. Methodist and Christ Church services listed. Irwin Coal Seam water supply issue noted. Northampton football event for a barrel of beer planned. cost of school books discussed with wholesale stock approach. Utakaras sale yarded 3600 sheep, 17 cattle, and few horses with strong prices for wethers and ewes. Next sale September 17.
A notice from Western Australia reports James Hickey MILC being cheered as a member of the Howe Commission for the Legislative Council. A reception at Council Chambers honors Donald Binclair son of J R Siselair, bound for Oxford University as a Rhodes scholar. A. Walligan's duties shift to Grant of a Vande Deparpeest. Halligan to Perth. Constable Jeel reassigned to Perth, Pell succeeds. Public notices mention locals and publishers in unclear terms.
A garbled ad style notice highlights a winter drapery sale with mentions of fashion shirts and boots. Despite the text distortion, readers are pointed to reduced prices and special offers on adding winter wardrobe items at local retailers.
A deputation from Victoria district farmers met Premier J Mitchell to push for bulk handling of wheat with Geraldton as the grain hub. MLA Maley urged the plan be funded by the Federal Government, noting Fremantle’s proximity and risk Geraldton’s share may be diverted. The Premier outlined co operative steps and site allocations, backing Geraldton harbor improvements. Bewildering, Mills urged harbor facilities while Mitchell affirmed decentralisation and support for Geraldton within a broader state framework.
The meeting debated whether the Mod band should prepare for the Bunbury contest. The bandmaster and others urged waiting longer, citing insufficient interest and the need to avoid a premature show. The final decision was to defer until the week before the contest. The chairman presented the bandmaster with a marriage address. votes of thanks were given to the chairman and to the fund for support.
Annual meeting reviewed year’s work. New officers elected: A. T. Davien president, W. Oswell vice president. Committee named: F Green, A J Williams, A T Hardwicke, E J Williams, R Armitage, G Willock, L Shepheard. Secretary to be decided. auditor role to committee. Retiring president thanked unanimously.
Inspector Holmes reports the death of Edwin Beaktens, a pastoralist, from a gunshot wound in an accidental discharge while traveling with partner A Cheriton near Dairy Creek on August 11. Beaktens remained in the buggy as the wheel dropped, a Winchester rifle propped against it fired, killing him. The inquest concluded the incident accidental with a verdict delivered by a statistician. The farming region is described as prosperous with heavy rains and promising wheat prices, and farmers report high crop acreage and increasing livestock movements.
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