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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
2
A malarialgranite obelisk in Nobawa cemetery memorializes a mother and is near unveiling. Protests against petrol tax arise as officials announce police appeal board finalization and promotions, with details on applications and enrolment. Commonwealth vessel tonnage and local civic plans for Nahawa hall discussed amid public notice.
Premier K P Cotlier voices war seed funding limits in the Legislative Assembly as districts seek aid for vacant money. Lord George Bachanta's visit to Geraldton prompts a royal harbour improvement report by the Federal Government with travel plans to arrive in SoSalien then return to Perth. Official parties including J tz Willcock Tindale and Captain Wins will accompany him. a reception is arranged for Lord George Bachares with council chambers.
A town meeting notes a gift sale to raise funds for renovations and mortgage relief tied to a Butterfly Carnival. The event aims to finance building and furniture costs around £1700, with £100 worth of work seen for the piano and renovations. The Mayors and Rev Faull receive praise for their roles, and Mrs Delia Hale’s singing is highlighted as part of the effort. The committee emphasizes large gifts to support the home for girls and notes the historical sale began in 1821 and has grown with female residents.
The minister cited failed live negotiations over a major works project and noted difficulties in procuring purchases for tomato growers. Cold weather has delayed growth, likely pushing harvest later than last year, with Balt Point growers facing a worse outlook as shipments to Melbourne markets slow. Source reports recent advice from overseas traders in November.
Report notes that Zendigo tomato crops suffer from frost damage while Coluna planting experiences delays and fruit appears to have ripened unevenly, impacting yields and grower prospects.
The article outlines Plaistane’s milk chocolate and white milk chocolate wrappers with new lower retail prices and reduced production costs. It notes substantial capital outlays, cocoa beams, milk, and sugar needs, plus reserve stocks to meet retailer demand. Company executives stress improved quality and consistent flavors to satisfy high consumer expectations.
Fragmented church notices describe Christ Church and St John’s services for Sunday including morning and evening worship, weekly Guild meeting, special music by Miss O’Neil and Mr. Miller, and a Lent sermon by Rev William Beckie. Communion services, prayers, and a moonlight service are announced with party schedules and conductors.
A strained review notes Nine real ant references and claims motion pictures may dazzle with Keanu McDouslé’s Dynamite Dans, promising more pep than any prior feature. It highlights Mel’s possible feats, with cast Johnny Hove Gladys Huletts Billy Br lven in The Thunderers and Destiny presented as Oregon Trail and The Alaskan stories. George Walsh Bessie Love lead roles. The Man Meighan praised. Jamies Oliver Cureood writer. The Alisken feature slated Wednesday and Thursday at the King’s Theatre.
The University plans a 12,060 seat Gothic stone building in Kentucky limestone, rising above a quadrangle at Pitt with eight elevators and extensive staircases. It aims to centralize medicine and dentistry, connect departments, and foster a broader, more tolerant student and faculty culture, with total cost around $2,000,000. Renowned architect Charles Z. Klouder leads design.
Fragmented notes describe exploration efforts in New South Wales with emphasis on the Sydney basin as a prime oil field and the Hunter River area as a promising extension. Mentions incomplete dates and figures about drilling, water supply, and transport needs, reflecting early field operations and logistical challenges.
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