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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
2
In loving memory from Mrs P O'Brien and family of Glengat, and from Mary Ann and James Eas, recalling the death at Simponatreet Gerbdtan on August 29, 19 percent year and the sudden loss that left a lasting ache twelve years later.
Local notice states a church service at Tibraddem omi Ruquet stat featuring Holy Communion. Also a town gathering invites Geraldton jon with Cottesloe Beach Army girls to attend the event at the Town Till for a fun table and sale.
A garbled Geraldton page reports a death annou ncement with multiple names and wills, stock and warehouse notes, hospital patient updates, and a railway picnic planning under Mr W Ellery. It includes weather forecasts for the coast, a government inquiry on tax, and a broadcast from Perth with local charitable aims.
Reports from Ukix mir tion cover payments totaling £84 15s 1d for a player’s top goal tally won by PL Kelly of Rovers with 15 goals. A junior premier clash is set for 2 pm with Walkaway Anal. Boundary umpires assisted by Fire Brigade. teams to provide reps from Mackination and Chive Waller to back Ger Alston’s squad in white and blue.
The Thistle team to face Town on Saturday in the Cup Tie is named with Logan Reid Hot Vinga Adams Thomas McLean Murray Williams Jameson Carmichael Donald Enather and officials. Referee Mr T J Joseph. Rangore offers a tentative side and a note on previous cup tie results ending in a draw for both junior and senior games.
A lively Pulvis ve Dunse carnival night features geumi jazz and a ten porter orchestra under Gerudian City Band auspices. The event includes a tokyo photograph scene, a Miss Nellie Pau encore, and Mayor Frank Green pledges future entertainments to aid the appeal fund.
A meeting held August 14 with A Williams chairing and members including J. Paulkner Rohrs JF Martyn J Williams Dr H Moxon Reverend Dean Graber and secretary JG Holmes. Fees discussed for primary and maternity care set at 3 pounds weekly and 4 pounds weekly respectively. Leasing proposals by Dr Moxon approved with Vaulkner Williams and Rohrs as supervising committee. Inventory purchases authorized. chairman to transport furniture with expenses covered by the union. Appreciation expressed to Aira B Noru g iom J P Cuneo and B Brown for services. Government subsidy offered up to 200 pounds. lighting deferred. Secretary to receive a 10 pound honorarium. Funds noted from Mr Bridson Nabawab and Mr Anderson Surprise Mine. Wilson’s Cash Store sale advertised in the saly columns.
The Geraldton Discussion Society held its second meeting debating prohibition. Payne argued measures benefit society via the 1st amendment, noting fewer hotels and more schools. Stone countered, citing biased statistics and praising drinkers from history, while others argued patriotism, morality, and costs of alcohol to youth and economy.
Municipal meeting notes reveal debate over waiving hall rent, appointing a WA Fire Exigede Board member, and handling a relief fund asset. Drs Basten Ball and others push to defer or condition the gift while City officials argue over value and unconditional transfer.
The advertisement lists ladies voile frocks at 18/6 and silk frocks at 21/6, embroidered voile gowns at 45, dust coats at 57/0, girls sizes 20 to 24 voile at 6/11, petal straws and leghorn hats with varied prices, and dress materials in crepe and moire at 4/11 yard. Accessories include coloured straw hats, linen hats, and summer wear with broad ranges in price from 7/1 to 45/ per item.
Amongst the arrivals at Gemidten by Instaight's train were De I and EASE to Mewes Bodots aa later, of Perth.
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