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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1926
Page
2
Local notices report water mains changes with supply available from 4 am to 9 am, replacing 7 am to 10 am. Afternoon service remains unchanged. The item also mentions ship leakage in No 7 and varied weather readings, plus a plan for whaling licenses and postal extensions to East Dalwallin.
WJ Taylor, a partner with J. M. Innes in two mining claims at Tackenarra, fell from a shaft rung last Wednesday. He was taken to Cue Hospital with chest injuries and severe shaking. Motor news reports Meekatharra to Wiluna rail progress and notes on holiday crowd behavior and local officials touring the group.
In a controversial meeting, Flour Milling Co-operative plans to raise capital from 35 000 to 50 000 pounds. Proposals include issuing 12 400 new shares at par to present holders and amending articles to allow larger shareholding, while avoiding dilution of current stakes. Directors debate the scheme’s fairness, with concerns over motives, capital limits, and the potential formation of a new company.
Local notices report Mrs W. H. Auten intends a holiday in the Eastern capital and retirement to Perth after selling the Royal Hotel in Perth. Several Geraldton visitors, including Mrs Jim Dmiott, stayed at the Club Hotel while Mr D Danielly and family left Cue for Geraldton on Lermascot Way. The Dongarra mill faced losses, with dividend decisions, director retirements, and market nervousness shaping the firm’s future plans.
The Under Secretary for Lands and Labour notes allocations for the Amn Tear were £205. Owners of the Victoria estate 1878 were advised to remove rounds as required. gates on Victoria Location 1951 were debated with E. A. Wittenoom approving changes if J Perejuan objects. The Mallow Moss Board discussed track removal and gate relocation. The owner may keep gates for two years before removal while Arthur Street shearing proceeds. A road construction cost extension and February payroll adjustments were discussed with Fox scale bonus reductions after February 1.
Heavy thunderstorms between Barrumbie and Day Dawn hinder the delivery of parts for the battery to be erected. The mine is being watered by baling operations at the Day Dawn as rain delays progress.
Fragmentary OCR notes report results including 7 and 40 tones for tens, 175m and 400m events, with names like G. Usyford and Sdwis, plus a reference to Black Adder 20 tems for Pearer and Murchisem Timas. Also mentions Kite Aging forbidden near Parliament's Welles and St Pauls Cathedral and Loséen’s historic bathings.
A late afternoon football clash between B and Beedbeme and Geraldton British Pestiall finished in a draw. Geraldton’s attack pushed forward with chances as both teams pressed for a winner in the friendly game.
The Australian parliament special correspondent notes a New Zealand sub-committee travel plan aboard the Southampton. English headquarters will be Watt Park Hotel, where the Australian team stayed. Mr Wilson, the league secretary, circulates a club survey on preferences for the tour.
The notice describes Lowe Govater Photoplays and multiple film titles showing at the Queen's La at the Desco in Texas with stars like Jane Nevek and Tom Mix. It mentions True a Steal and a feigned romance plot, plus Venus of the inte Boum and Annette Kellerman appearing in New Zealand airings.
A church notice outlines Thursday evening gatherings at Elt Point and Christ Church with Evensong led by Johnston. It mentions a vestry meeting at the Girl's Club and a sermon on sin by Amped Minn, plus a quilting workers’ meeting to discuss preparations for an annual event in the hall tomorrow night.
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