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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1924
Page
3
Fragmentary notes from Lamon discuss Ulster division replies and Duggan, while a separate Berlin report states Cure won the 200 metres at Berlin on August 25. The Berlin item mentions plans for a meeting with German champion Touben at Merlim on August 24.
In a Sunday Salvation Army sermon Captain Iva urged listeners to weigh temporal riches against eternal life. He warned that those who chase wealth and power may lose the soul, noting that even the mighty like Solomon faced judgment. The sermon contrasted earthly gains with heaven and called for choosing spiritual values over material pursuits.
Mr. F. McNab visited Western Australia to assess local flocks and study Wagin stud farm stock. He praised Wool quality and size, noted potential for Western and South Australian breeders, and identified favorable bloodlines like Poppin and Wangunella as suited to dry western conditions with wool around 63s to 64 quality.
Western Australia ME J Cartes reports the Australian Labour leader Curtin’s delegate to the Geneva Conference returns with predictions that Europe may soon see labor governance by liberal or labor forces. He notes observers expect reports to influence Commonwealth Government and Australian Trade Unions and foresee labor-led change within a decade.
Melbourne August 2 bold robbery at the Victoria Sourne Bank. Two men entered the agency, forced the young clerk in charge to bind and gag him, then looted the safe of about £350 before escaping.
Melbourne news reports a High Court writ by the Taxation department against Sir Sidney Kidman. The action concerns alleged misappropriation related to the Commonwealth treasury during the years 1915 to 1923, with details obscured by garbled text.
Melbourne reports a nine year old boy found yesterday afternoon by his mother while family members helped search. The body shows shocking mutilation and authorities indicate strong indications of foul play in the death of Mount aged 9 years.
Harold Gill, a young man described as well dressed, appeared at City Court on August 25 in Insourne facing charges related to possessing a pistol. The brief appearance noted iced tal enderpine phrases in the OCR.
A clipped letter from Mullewa Athletics Club dated 25 August 1924 discusses pair play and a change of officials. Mentions Monfries Mahood Hillaige and Marble Bay, with reference to aerial mail shearing and full Secs. Notes a local exchange of ideas among sports figures.
The Turf reports a troubled lead up to York meeting with strong winds and rain. Prince Muynald won the principal race after a tight finish with Maupeon and Reefort. Dillon and Moreley each claimed two winners. Kalgoorlie stars forecast Boulder Cup hopes. Adelaide, Kalgoorlie, and Melbourne events highlighted with multiple backings and jockey triumphs.
A list of visiting country waders in Gerakiton during a recent Country Week Train tournament admires a host of teachers and residents. Names include Miss Maley Georgins Mim Berrigan Ogilvie Mir Tait Mt Erin Mis Flynn Mornwn Mies Wowlands Nabawah Mim Jefferson Binnu Misa Paull Naraling Mim Loft East Chapman Mies Eak ius Yum Mr Hoberteum Borkwell Mr Minchin Yalgoa Mr Chnecy Yelma Mr Clarke Dindiloa Mr Atailings Howntharra Mr Savag Sarth Mr Jones Taseka Hetmertagion Afenn.
Fragmentary OCR notes list sunrise and sunset items with August 1084 reference and unclear details. No clear event, location, or named entities readable beyond generic phrases. Summary preserves the fragmentary nature while noting the date and astronomical terms.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an August moon phase event titled Phases of the Moon. Mentions a fraternity quartet and a place or group abbreviated UAL with a unclear time and participants. No clear date or location fully readable.
Geraldton town properties are offered by Geraldtes Town Properties and executors Messers Boole Brothers, with land parcels at Eleanor Street and surrounding blocks. The notice outlines portions of Geraldton Sub Lot 7 and Lot 21, frontages on Grewary Street and near the Geraldton Railway station, describing land transfer under the Transact and Land Act with terms for tenancy and investment potential.
Dalgety & Company Limited advertises a Friday sale at Utakarra Bale Yards on August 20 featuring 4750 sheep including 138 Wethers, 1,120 Ewes with age and tooth notes, 200 Merino Hoggets, 150 Ewes with tooth, and 120 Young Wethers. Further entries invited by the company.
Auction notice for Bonniefield in the Dongarra Flats near Mullewa, with 5997 acres in 22 paddocks and 12 windmills, plus 23943 acres adjoining Carara Sid ing about 5 miles from Mullewa. Includes detailed descriptions of homesteads, sheds, tanks, stock facilities, and equipment. Partner particulars from Elder Smith & Co Limited in Perth or Geraldton.
Fragmentary OCR reading describes stock selection and pricing terms with unclear references to entities and amounts. The legible bits suggest trading notes or cataloging entries for items named Serphes and Cattiz with figures around 2100 to 2800, but the text is largely garbled and lacks coherent events or identities.
Moonyoonooka yards sale instructed by J Grant and others to auction assets in Moon vocasoks on Friday September 12. Forty three hundred sheep and fifty head of mixed cattle to be sold, with details to be advertised and entries invited. Bago Beakes & Lewis Ltd and Be Bros, General Agents, involved in Perth.
A 1924 notice lists numerous sheep lots including 30 ewes, 3 fat wethers, 70 mo. wethers, 11 mo hoggets, and 150 EWES with lambs, plus 859% and 300 lamb-bearing ewes. Also advertised are a Bertshire boar and cattle entries with further entries invited. An extraordinary two night engagement for Sunshine Players at Theatre Royal Perth is announced featuring Signor Giovanni de Michelli and several stars, with seat reservations urged.
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