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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1926
Page
2
The Gerald district hosts a Visiting Mure Gecbeme Art Union event aimed at drawing support this month. Attendees from Geraktten depart expressing thanks for hospitality and praising the district’s progress amid local improvements and mining developments.
The town gathers tonight at the Council Chambers for a major public meeting convened by Major G. E. Sewall to discuss forming a railway league and securing a Wiluna to Taamoor railway via the Murchison system. Key figures include Mr. J. Stevenson Young and Hon. J. W. Hickey M.C. with updates on Geraldton water supply and closer settlement funding.
A long, stylized notice describes films at the Queen's and King’s theatres including The Bushrangers and The Devil's Cargo with star names like Mildred Harris and Pauline Frederick. It also reports a medical inspection in South Australia examining 450 public statements for defects and fertility issues among youths, with detailed figures.
The Gordon Cricket Club of Kelleway protests the inclusion of a player in Australia’s Eleven. The complaint follows a day of matches at the Mecreation Ground with various performances noted.
The fragment mentions Carter and wet wickets amid references to 1912 and Interstate coverage. It notes cautious attitudes toward the issue, with unspecified bets or ideas about how conditions affected play and coverage. The text is incomplete and names are unclear.
The English debate centers on Australia banning touring cricketers’ wives from accompanying players abroad. J B Hobbs questions the ruling and notes the impact of wife presence on player performance and team harmony amid transport and separation issues. The move, framed as democratic, faces criticism from England.
The article discusses captains and candidates for England's leadership on the West Indies tour, noting X Faulkner as a famed South African writer figure and comparing other contenders like Calthorpe and Fender. It highlights Captain Curr’s authority, Gilligan's lingering injury, and Gary Meager’s tactical influence shaping English cricket strategy.
Retail ad listing Bond's silk to knee hose in multiple colors and styles at 12/8 per pair plus Bond's Bilkarto hose, luxury cashmere hose, and ladies gloves and gauntlets in various shades and prices. Describes large assortment of girls' books and fashionable dress items at bargain prices.
The dredge Sir William Matthews arrived from Bunbury and is the most powerful dredge at work in the Mersey Harbour area. It will deepen the port mouth for large vessels heading to Live. The unit, now based in Geraldton, aims to excavate several cable yards per shift and reach 45 feet below low water.
January 3 report from Wiluna notes a well attended children’s picnic at the Lake om held Sunday December 20. An energetic five person committee led efforts with local organizers Hheagh nomgy and X O'Domnell guiding activities. Awards include Olive O haw beat Louis Nowland for first in a swimming race and Barsey 0 Shangh age unde 8 placed second.
A Northampton boy playing with a sharp stick caused a rebound strike that tore his left eye. He was taken to a doctor and then rushed by train toward a distant hospital for urgent care. His father accompanied him on the journey.
Melbourne Jam 8 report notes that Interstate Steamship Company will in future refuse to employ any member of the Beamons Union found guilty of delaying vessels or attempting to exert control over crew. A letter to the General Secretary outlines 47 cases of alleged wrongdoing and expected union conduct.
An auction near railway yards in Mingenew drew buyers for a mixed stock sale. Local vendors supplied numerous sheep including several noted animals, plus cows, horses, and cattle. the event proceeded with brisk bidding and strong competition, with prices around modest sums.
The Christ Church schedule lists Holy Communion at 8, Maltina at 11, Holy Baptism at 4, and Evening Song. The preacher will be the Restor, moral ideals, and the talk centers on individual moral truths.
A telegram from & Company Limited notes an offer dated 4 January in Melbourne. At the opening January sales, 100 balance items were submitted and sold at 5 percent. Attendees include shavers and visitors from all sections of the trades. Prices compared with December’s sale show changes.
Reported events describe a disturbance linked to shipments from Fremantle, involving indentured labor and a large quantity of unusual material claimed to be valuable. Witnesses mention coast proximity and distant operations, with figures such as Mr James Lay and Mr Soudan referenced amid a chain of transport and inquiry.
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