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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
2
In loving memory of Lily who passed away at Geraldton Hospital on 14 February. The bright happy face we all loved remains in our hearts. Inserted by her mother and brother Rickard, Harfond Street, Verakdon.
The unreadable fragment mentions a factory site at an abattoir and shops, large numbers of tubers, batches, a 140 mile journey to a station in a day, calls for building funds, a sweep occurring with prizes paid in full, and references to wealth tax. It also cites Mr. Jokn Ger 1, Mr. Gregor the explorer, and Greenough river tank discoveries, plus a council meeting note from Wednesday and mentions of Greenwan and Laude in nearby areas.
garbled notes describe a high school bowling event with unclear results. references include players Galehen Mee Sather and contest with Liveclock. some lines mention support from W. Duma and a builder, but details are incomplete and names are partially unreadable.
A report notes a branch meeting at the Protestant Home where attendees discussed a vote on a proposed action. The minutes mention a fee and a request for members to decide on the measure.
Incomparable bargains on men's and boys wear including tweed and serge suits at reduced prices. Also discounts on shirts hats socks and collars, plus curtains, towels, sheeting, calico and silk fabrics. Millinery, children's wear, and accessories cleared at sale prices across the store.
On Wednesday a picture night is planned at the %9 Theatre to benefit the Geralitas Criskat Association. An excellent film featuring the Green Gobdens will be shown, with additional acts by Mrs. J. Penn and Mr. Sex. Tickets are available for Wednesday and Thursday with a £1 price for adults and 6d for children.
Local notices report engagements and transfers including Miss Evvy Odine to Adam King, a marriage planned soon, and a death at Moorooboog sanatorium of George John Pridmore aged 38. Also listed are staff changes at Cue State School and community updates from Ulkme Station to Wareslo and Mockatharra.
At Geealuton Wharf a Wheat loading record notes 10 103 bags loaded under foreman George Mart and Pam. The midday total reached 34 30 mags as Reedpool departs berthed. Crew appearance and expected arrivals hint at further cargo activities this week.
The fragment outlines church events at Chiat Inecrow with services afternoon and evening gatherings. It mentions a harvest festival, parish ball, and a municipal or regshop gathering with references to community speakers and places, all in a crowded archival style.
The report notes sing and Mr P elected to the committee with Mr Wight and Mr Hepburn retiring. A letter mentions a grand picture night in Perth to raise funds for entertainment during the visit. References Fremantle arrivals of two light fours and twelve paddys by the ss in February expected to reach port.
Catalog notes describe Glas and Silver Butters, Cracts, Frosted Glas, Vickle Jurn, Hilver and Glass Jamé, and a Balad Bowl with silver fin priced at 27.4 now 7.6. Includes 6 xylo handle Knives in a velvet silver mounted case and references to a grand resortment of Royal pis and Boing for quarter cast. Also claims Royal Doulton was shown in a magnificent variety of shapes and sizes Blight.
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