Connolly Memorial In Geraldton Obituary Notice
In loving memory of Mrs Connolly who passed away in Geraldton on the 1st January 1027. Inserted by Jack and Dorrie Tivthe Jack Coffe.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1927
Page
2
In loving memory of Mrs Connolly who passed away in Geraldton on the 1st January 1027. Inserted by Jack and Dorrie Tivthe Jack Coffe.
The district reflects on a tough year with many troubles but notes steady progress in land under cultivation and rising trade. Harbour works advance, manganese rail link to Pesk Hill completed, and Wiluna fields connected to the port plan. Land hunger persists with Mendel’s Estate and Wonguondy subdivisions in demand as Bally and Dartmoor spurs wheat expansion.
The report notes a planned two day market supply haul including 141 tons of flour 4 bales of wool and sheepskins while ore from Westralian Manganese Co reaches British Metal Corp. A railway accident near Gotha injures farmer William Brows with critical condition at Mullewa hospital. Weather forecast predicts scattered thunderstorms in the tropics with south to southwest winds and rising temperatures.
Fragmentary report describes the Gorgon type bale at the Prentimnde stoner Gorgon from Hingapore with references to a ceremony at Kingapost and a procession at Jean Prewancle. It notes transport arrangements, port movements, and a harvest transport theme with multiple local names and places mentioned in vague terms.
J W Mickay Mickey and Kathieen tebe port on motor near Victoria District arrive at Crb line block. A car stalls at mile point during a wheat train approach, J Macdonald warns Naranguln by red light and alerts railway officials to the obstruction.
A report from yesterday morning notes two defendants, including Me. G. A. Eastaugh, pled guilty to heavy mine charges. They were fined £10 with £170 costs, and 10 days in default.
The Agriculture Director notes early good growing conditions but identifies March rainfall promoting weeds and later cool cloudy weather sustaining an ep idemic rust in parts of the state. He says overall yields remain normal though take-all like disease caused some damage and prompts farmers to adopt better methods.
Besed on fragmented notices, New Year services are scheduled at Mt Johns, Christ Church, Wesley Church, and other local parishes. Holy Communion at Mt Johns at 11 am and 4 pm, Matthean service 7:30 pm. Wesley Church pastor Rev. Mr Menewwe leads morning and evening rites with choral elements and hymns. Perth Shirar and Bla Point hold afternoon and 7:30 pm gatherings with visiting clergy assisting in hymns and prayers.
Fragmentary text describes a village blacksmith with humorous musings on ancient warriors and a boastful weightlifter. It mentions a New Year service at Yuns Hall and a sale of orange squares at T. B. Carter's with period tone and scattered OCR garble.
A cluttered clipping advertises Xmas novelty items and fashion accessories including handkerchiefs, ties, braces, armlets, and powders. Pricing appears per item with dated references and seasonal names, highlighting discounts on various products and brands.
A riveting wartime episode recounts a British squadron turning a warship into a tropical island decoy to trap the Konigsberg and drag it from the Rufiji River. The clever rigging involved deactivated engines and palm‑deck disguises to fool the enemy.
A fragmented account from a London vegetarian book contest reports physicians Dr Thoin Howler and Dr BP Horton discussing dietary advice and patient outcomes. The piece mentions medical opinions on nutrition, infant care, and public health warnings, with references to remedies, war-era stress, and a controversial stance on goat meat and orange squash.
The text outlines a vaudeville bill with acts by Latenter Mendig and others, plus a variety of price details and show times. It mentions Trem and Mota prices, and a heavy mix of broken names and stray phrases about screenings and photoplays.
Fragmentary lines reference a motif and names with garbled phrasing. The readable bits mention Carter and a possible event or service but lack coherent facts or context for a clear summary. No verifiable entities or dates are established.
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