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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
2
Dear father Jamen Grey departed this life February 18 1913 in Babiaco. His family recalls a loving man, with a gentle heart, who endured hardship and valued family bonds amid hardship and toil.
A Royal Commission in Western Australia examines the storing industry seeking guidance on revival and development. The inquiry aims to identify key factors influencing growth and propose measures to stimulate the sector and support regional progress.
The commissioner Thomas, renowned expert, may tour Northampton and Ajana regions to study base metal deposits along the Murchison River. Projected rail links to Geraldton and lead ore shipments could cut transport costs, boosting local mining output and attracting investment.
Local report notes the Geseeree berthed at six yesterday morning and loaded cargo of 245 tons Bour 34 wool bales and fur. A Sunday excursion gathered 167 premiers in Geraldton with fine warm weather and sea breezes. The water supply held up, Clifton beat Canosa in a sprint relay and Inter No 1 won the relay after hard heat. Train timing and railway staff transfers to Toes Tas event described.
The Acceptance List for the Turf gives entrants for the Wood Handicap two miles. The feature includes horse names and expected runners for Saturday racing. Specific entries are listed under the heading for the event and date.
A garbled report outlines disputes over weight for age entries at Canfield Flemington and Sandwich events. Ownership questions tied to M Wenke and B Kelow affect entries for Doncaster Newmarket and related meetings.
Heavy rain and sultry conditions reported across Cor- districts. Monsoon-like showers hit Cue at 3 pm with gusts and a near-miss bowt, while town readings show Cue 131 points Dey Dawn 125 Mt Magnet 102 Wyngeagoo 77 and more across Was Martie Yalgoo Bandstime Mrokatharra Peak Hill Nao Yerrababba Tockamarr.
A wireless message reported the motor ship Corver struck by a large wave about 0 miles off the northern California coast. The bridge and promenade deck were damaged and crew actions are being reviewed.
The Australian cruiser Sydney engages the German light cruiser Emden off Eorth Keelingsland. After a fierce duel Sydney forces Emden aground and forces surrender. Casualties run high on both ships with 145 Emden crew dead or missing and 4 Sydney sailors killed. Survivors receive honors for gallantry.
Gereidten prepares to welcome Syrvey with jetty decorating bunting and a long programme of entertainments. The ship’s crew to attend receptions at Council Chambers and Town Hall with balls and dances at the Drill Hall. Sporting events and social gatherings planned at Recreation Ground and Town Hall.
The store advertises reductions on Men s and Boys clothing including Tweed and Sage suits, Poplin suits, white trousers, shirts, hats, socks, collars, and pyjama pants. Also offering curtains, voile, Madras, silks, towels, and trimmed millinery at sale prices with multiple items priced between 1/9 and 4/11 per yard or piece.
About 130 attendees were expected for a Town Hall social with generous entertainments by Geraldton residents. The Town Clerk inquired on ship open hours for inspections and schoolchildren tours, while the Sydney was due to depart Friday at 4 pm.
A visiting team from Pad el Naka Tee attended a fundraising fete organized by the district committee. The event raised about £200 for furnishings and preparations for future projects. Local officials and residents supported the scheme, with leaders pledging district-wide efforts and travel arrangements to broaden participation.
A letter from a Geraldton reader praises Sydney for honoring Geraldton with a visit on Thursday and Friday the 10th and 20th. The writer laments shortened local celebrations and urges a full holiday to welcome the Eydecy warship and the visiting contingent, noting limited local participation by Yuna people and strong town pride in the honor.
The Girl in the Limousine headlines King’s Theatre tonight with thrilling stunts by Larry Lemon. A picture by Geraldton, featuring George Assiss and Alice Joyce, opens Thursday portraying battles, architecture, and human drama with dramatic city mass scenes.
A laborer walked into a Blackham bank and deposited 10 crowns of pre Victorian gold. He said the coins were saved by three generations in his family dating to the reign of George. The coins were dirty and had to be cut apart, costing him four pounds for the light. The family’s long accumulated interest spread over many years drew the attention of local observers. Forty one per man in New Zealand avenge each in a repaying aim.
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