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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
2
The advertisement calling for tenders to lease part of the Northern Gals 10 Upper Chapman Road boundary is withdrawn after arrangements made by Mr Sinddon, secretary.
The Maiitewn Road Board reports only one nomination for the North Ward vacancy, from H. Puss, an longtime board member, who faced no opposition. Nearby, the Enterprise notes an attraction at the Soldiers' Pictures in King's Theatre, including Dead Men Tell Tales and The Midnight Man with J. 2. The Thunderbolt is cited in a dramatic piece about marital themes, while weather shows a barometer at 20.165 and fine conditions forecast for Druids Picnic.
A Westy Chul start to a week of prayer with Rev. David Dundas leading both services. The Anglican Bazaar raised about 15 shillings with the date for pig sale to be announced. Rev. R Hocking to visit Foreign Mission Deputation. Geraldton cartier Tout Cole collapsed at the Municipal Market needing care.
After 28 years with the Customs Department at Gerakston, Mr J Brindley is transferred to Fremantle to oversee shipping work. He will leave with his wife and family in about a fortnight, a move widely noted by colleagues and locals.
The notice reports betting odds and results from Perth races including First Class Plate and Lake View Handicap. It mentions horses KLAXON Andronicus Tom Cantee and St. Vame with odds shifts from TA to 8 after Boulder Cup win and a re handicap.
The sultry wind favored Town in the final Premiership match against Thistles. E Cartwright opened the scoring, Bueney pressured to force a late own goal, and Robb leveled for Thistles in the second half. Woods’ pepperstint is noted as a cure for coughs and colds.
In August report, renewed gold and coal prospecting uplifts state interest as potential mines near Irwin and Great Western Railway area spur talk of new discoveries. Tax and taxi regulation debates spark friction between drivers and Works Minister, while memorials note FD Nortion and Mr Henn’s deaths.
The Price Fixing Commission announces wholesale beef and mutton prices with delivery. Retail prices specify various cuts such as sirloin roast and fillet steak with fractions of a penny per pound adjustments and added delivery costs. The text details per pound pricing and possible additional charges at delivery.
A Supreme Court hearing involving Isidore Herman and Mery Augusta Gill concerned the Pindar Hotel lease. Gill fought that the hotel reentry in December 1918 was valid under her Kuahanil estate, while the plaintiff sought a declaration of the lease as enforceable. The court ruled for the plaintiff on the claim and counterclaim with costs.
A fragment quotes Hemntor Lynch lamenting high duties on mining implements. He argues Parliament shows no regard for those who pioneered Australia and the open country remains neglected.
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