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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1928
Page
2
Overstock sale ad lists multiple fabrics and garments with discounted prices. Items include crepe silk, Fuji silks, crepe white 30m wide, imported silk from Japan, ready to wear millinery, voiles, bathers, bed sheets, curtain materials, table centers, towels, and men’s wear clearance. Includes price points like 1/3 yard, 9/5, 9/6, and 12/6 in a period sales tone.
Obituary notices honor Thomas Williams aged 73 at Moeclm Hospital in Gerakiton and Alexander Anderson who died at Resella Hospital Veraklion. Family thanks friends for sympathy and support during their recent bereavement. The memorial expresses gratitude for cards letters and telegrams.
MIS ADDIE MITCHELL and family sincerely thank friends for oral tributes and expressions of sympathy in the recent death of husband and father Bertie Mitchell. They acknowledge Sid Hoskin Lee Mitchell A Mitchvsi Woodcock Bert Harvey J Hope and Constable Ryle for prompt aid. January 7 192%.
Mr and Mrs George Hounton express gratitude for letters calls telegrams and sympathy after the death of their son. They acknowledge helpers from Viewtorm Hospital including the matron and nursing staff for their devotion and attention during the illness and passing.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a poem or verse segment featuring names Thanes Mit and A Poe with unclear action. No coherent events or dates. reads like a damaged page note. Includes scattered names and phrases without a clear storyline or outcome.
Local notices describe Alma School quarters set for renovations while school groups plan a Malewa excursion with a 7 am departure to Geraldton and a return around 7:38 pm. Additional items mention yacht club activities and a sailing trip on Shadlay with related schedules and personnel.
The Gazelle Troupe of Oriental Entertainers opened at the King's Theatre with a striking stage show. A fakir illusion and Maxime the acrobat drew applause while feats included burning paper, human volcano acts, and nail and bottle levitation. Prices ranged 2/34 and 1/10 with half price for children.
Two workers Patrick Jewell and Alfred Dewar were injured in a mine blast near Hil 60, about two miles from Dr Mageet. Jewell placed gelignite plugs, a pulsing charge fired as he turned, sending him and Dewar flying. Jewell suffered severe facial and arm injuries. both bones broken. Dr. Cameron ordered hospital transfer. Investigators suspect a mislaid charge caused the explosion. Health Minister announces stricter condensed milk packaging rules. Farm sale details note H Millar buying 1720 acres at £1 per acre after bidding.
A disjointed notice mixes a missing person report with Junior Certificate exam results. It references a missing person in a bush forest area and mentions upcoming examinations and names several schools and candidates. The text also notes changes in Salvation Army leadership and an arrival at the Army Hall with a welcome meeting planned.
Francis Birtles from England to Australia describes his harrowing trek across Asia where brigands robbed him near Teheran and a freezing car voyage saved him. He sheltered with improvised gear, spent Christmas in Quetta hospital, and reached Delhi toeing the same Dunlop tyres. The report also notes a club tennis event with near misses and a sensational interstate match between Western Australia and New Zealand.
The Hungarian police proved the woman to be the widow of Russian doctor Kleterhevitert. Convicted in WH for espionage, she served six months and later moved to Vienna then Budapest. While imprisoned for theft she aided a hospital, spoke fluent languages, and reportedly traveled to Moscow with agent Balmorski.
A bustling film listing highlights The Kid Brother with Dick Talmadge in a suspenseful thriller tonight and Wednesday. Billie Dove Lloyd Hughes headline new features including The Stolen Ride and The Gallant Fool with Milly Sullivan, plus other glamour titles and the royal intrigue wardrobe display and Wild Horses programs.
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