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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary 1913 style notices include a funeral for Sidra wile Kila and Soe. baptism planned at John’s Presbyterian Church. harvest service Sunday February. Salvation Army meeting Thursday evening and Friday services. invitation to attend. Northampton Roads Board discusses licenses under new act. unclear dates and specifics due to damaged OCR.
Mor'iampen Troop 90 will hold a parade at Northamp at the new Scout Ulster scene. The event features a large audience, a feast of acts, and a programme including Toaster and dance performances. The Contymatt Camas opens Monday with stud ewes from KE State, and a Stork Inspection is planned next week.
Mr CH Ceame of Northampton was carried by air to Perth. Miz Humes, who has been active, left Gesn'dton for the past five weeks. They plan to return home by next Friday. Mr P O'Bren Chief Engineer of Water Supply attends a meeting at a hospital. The engineer may be the new Gordon water undertaking manager.
The second Governor General's Trophy round failed under sealed handicaps with many spectators. An intersecting rave caused Lorna to win by 87 seconds on handicap, Shamrock second, Stard third.
Delightful weather favored the Geraldton Swimming Club as diving and swinging events drew attention. A large number of spectators watched the season begin with notable performances while some swimmers faced fatigue and struggled to hook dives.
Inspector Holmes received a report from Sergeant Leen of Cersart that station manager Charles Gorda was found dead in a dying condition from the effects of lye poisoning. Medical aid was given but he died January 18 after being admitted to the hospital.
Billy McHie writes from Geraldton in February 1980 addressing Editor Tavs Yex Time hero. He defends his expenses and £10 deposit. Claims to have accepted an ex-fleegh and discusses non-implementation of a contraveny mus to cease.
A damaged historical letter from Mrs May Vienne of Ade'vie discusses the role of a woman protector for Aboriginal women. She describes arduous undertakings along the East Weeraway and West Coast camps, urging protection, travel, and accompanying peace officials. The author details grants from the Government and personal hardship in supporting outreach to native communities amid hazardous conditions.
OCR fragment presents a jumble of names resembling a roster or lineup. The readable portions show multiple personal names and partial team terms, but no clear event, date, place, or outcomes. The legible items hint at a sports context yet lack verifiable facts for a full summary.
Fragmented market note lists abundant fruit and vegetables with prices per unit. Items include mutton, pork, eggs, potatoes, cabbage, rhubarb, lettuce, grapes, oranges, pears, plums, peaches, and other produce with varied shillings and pence. quality described as good.
A French mission to Australia highlights growing economic ties between France and Australia New Zealand and discusses the push to boost trade. It notes France already imports Australian salt and seeks to expand exports to Australia with a proposed official French presence in Sydney and Australia to facilitate reciprocal trade.
Participants discussed protecting Waurewoooka wood and enabling forest removal under a Repatriation Commission project. Debate focused on acreage targets, with estimates ranging from 30 to 3,000 acres, and concerns about fencing, access, and timely timber harvest.
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