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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
2
Dorothy Day records the loss at Northampton after Florence May Anckson died at home in her 44th year. Mrs T Bandy of Matt serves as a mourner along with her daughter Shirley Constance. The family recalls her loving nature and seeks comfort in memories.
Temtyane Joka Michav pleaded guilty in the Poller Court this morning to a minor offense. A magistrate sentenced him to ten days with a further 21 days to give him a chance of reform. Geraldton news notes include New Year events, racing results, and an agriculture update on a new wheat program from the Department of Agriculture, detailing available varieties and planned production.
The report notes Anniversary Day to be observed in Western Australia on Monday February 1. Several notices follow including Union Bank dividend of 15 percent, moorings and services canceled, and a Royal Commission on Prices visiting Geraldton January 14 and 15. Other items cover shipping, local education entry refunds, and obituaries for notable residents.
A warm to hot day brings news of the Harbour Dredge arriving to speed coastal work while another dredge and the Governor depart for Fremantle. In town, Municipal Foreman appointments plus a Saturday public meeting at Council Chambers address rail and settlement issues as death of Mr George Woods is reported and local officials discuss civic matters.
Melbourne report notes play halted by rain in the Victoria versus South Australia match affecting the Sheffield Shield. Australian selectors discuss England tour plans, with debate over board member influence and the final lineup for England.
A London dated piece from June 3 discusses opinions about Australian bloodlines and the generation of new blood. It notes expectations of summer warmth and references the Bundey Express with remarks on possible outcomes.
A garbled missive seeks action from Renilet firm in connection with papers and a market delivery. The writer signs as a correspondent lawyer addressing a removal or delivery to the RWW agency amid unclear context.
A Commonwealth loan organizer thanks newspaper editors for publicity during the campaign to redeem Australia’s war loans. The message credits editors and their readers for broad support and notes the loan’s role in financing the war effort.
Vintage Christmas season sale advertises Bond Silkarto and Triplewear Hosiery plus Ladderproof Silk and Cashmere hosiery in greys and beiges. It lists ladies gauntlets, children's silk items, embroidered tunics, and a range of hats, pajamas, and menswear including ties braces and accessories at various low prices. Local shoppers urged to value bargains across hosiery, outerwear, and undergarments.
A feeble-sounding advertisement lists a slate of film titles starring Bebe Daniele Raymond Gridith Pauline Fredrick Laura La Plause and others. It mentions Yosemite National Park scenery and an Australian outback tale with The Unahwarker and Bearler West among planned showings at the King's Queens and related venues.
In a bustling year start in Owl City, New Year celebrations mingled with unresolved Railway Officers and Commissioner talks delaying wage issues. The racing carnival on New Year’s Day drew crowds as trotting and racing events impressed, noting large tote totals and a £10,000 purse plan for the next season amid financial notes and local sport enthusiasm.
A local notice states a public meeting will be held on Saturday January 5. Details are sparse but officials urge attendance and mention a persisten intention to discuss community issues.
In this fragment, workers describe erecting structures for a battery foundations and plans to treat muds from Puget Coy. An axe is prepared for crushing, and the operation centers on securing groundwork and processing materials at the site.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a mining report from December 1925 with measurements and equipment terms. It references drift dimensions, wall stripping, valve details, storage feet, and drive lengths, but the text is garbled and hard to parse.
Murvex Didi discusses manganese deposits at Per natty Lagu Booth Austrelin and Vonk Mille Woot Amtrdin with Adel aide by the Mellyarye express on Ran day igi. He notes he will travel to America later in the month. He compares South Australia deposits as better for chemical purjame than West Australia deposits, suited for stew production.
At 2 pm a terse entry lists Sanussy 5t teint Laiees Gent Lat 22 Ir and X Subarbes for Cultivation in a brief court style record. The terse note references a Die Arvin as part of the filing.
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