Missing men and funeral notices from Onslow district
The Geraiston Police report two men missing in the bush near Onslow and Winning You, with searches covering up to 30 miles and fearing possible deaths by thirst. The second case involves Ernest Hownes missing near Winning You after a mate Sam Connolly saw him depart to search for a stray horse. Funeral of the late Mr Frank T Alderman formerly of Gerskiton held at Wesleyan Cemetery. He was 68, a Wales native, long resident in the state. Chief mourners included his son Alderman R. Alderman and others. Rev J E Stone led service and many tributes arrived. Visiting Optician C Henderson, an ophthalmic expert, returns to Geraldton at Commonwealth Hotel after eight months in the district. his eye care services are noted.
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Geraiston
Hon Onslow
Mint
Lecvant Walker
Orange Station
Onslow
Pilkington
Ney
Anl
Walker
Carmaevon
Sam Connolly
Ernest Hownes
Emma Saven
Sienna
Aldermma
Frank T. Alderman
Gerskiton
Wesleyan
Kureakutta
Dettense
Wales
Thin State
Gerakitoa
Northampton
York
Elavehore
Mr. C. Henderson
Geraldtom
Mr. Hensterson
Commonwealth Hotel
Hax
Gerahlton
Sr. Henderson
Fragmented Notes on Cinema and Timber Market in Geraldton
Fragmented OCR text mentions a cinema bill with Lewtrice Joy in Junt Wife and Nazimova in Out of the Fog, plus a timber disposal notice at Geraldton wheat depot. It reports farmers meeting the Minister, timber types on hand, and a General of the Behame letter about current prices. Also references the North-West Aerial Mail, bank rebuilding plans, and Easter date discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
le Makyfuat
Geraldton
Behame
B.C. Keys
Dehinet
GC. Murray
Gerad
Umold
Canning Park meets attract crowds amid fare woes
Coverage of the WA T C Summer Meeting at Canning Park notes rail fare protests reducing attendance at Canning and Helena. Key events include the 14 mile Westfalia Handicap won by Seigneur Inet after Perth Cup glory. Entries feature Battle lines among notable horses and owners, with trials and sales mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Park
Canning
Helena
W.at.c
Seigneur Inet
Manaix
Geraldton
Chinnel King
Victoria
Iatety
Winsere
Warflame
Bucroon
Comedy King
Av Uillarie
Lockitint
Harry Laidlaw
Jack McLarty
Oficer
Sng
Bromsion
Tom Tighe
Thaven
Maze
Chat
Rae Chorce
New Zealand
Vhis Steve
Australia
Vic
Joncallo
Cankleldoe
Carl Steel
Flannagan
Adelside
Hocking
Tom Lander
Devil's March
Jim Downing
Ayrlove
Ayeville
Matt Dust
Early Dawn
Drury Lane
Jolly Bubble
Parentent Rose
Baerre
Anniversary Day re pats crews chosen for four-red
Sunday warming evidences interest in Anniversary Day events as crews for the four-red race are decided. Notable rowers M. Glen, E. Purrant, and others are listed as members. Wording suggests changes as Mise M. Eason and Mime E. Wetters join to form the third crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenge
Sumber
Weber Selectore
M. Glen
E. Purrant
Mise M. Eason
Mime E. Wetters
Weather Impacts December Crops With Strong Winds
A terse weather report notes strong southeast winds and thunderous conditions in December, delaying harvests. In the North Coastal Division crops were fair to good with no water complaints, though winds hindered farming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
North
Ikon
Gram Wan
Cember Rainfall Report Shows District Totals
A fragment notes rainfall figures for December in this district with unclear values and incomplete phrases. The readable portion references month and district but lacks full data.
Nough Road Board Sees Closures And Repairs Decided
The February 10 meeting of the Nough Road Board lists members present and discusses road closures on two south of the River roads, inspection by Maloy Clinch and Cream, and later decisions on stone sale, sanitation sites at Walkaway, and clearing works from St Thome Intersection to F. J. Ale naom gate. Budget and works totals, including £1 for North River road and £42 19/2 accounts, are approved. The Health Authority notes no infectious disease cases in 1921. Vermin Board plans rabbit poisoning starting at Studd's Gully and publishes notices under Vermin Act 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memrs Maloy, Clinch and Cream
W. Wilton
Department of Agriculture
Walkaway
Anderson
Bone
Arthur-road
Georgina-rind
Tiwan
St. Thome
F. J. Ale
North River
Minninooka
Cullen’s
Padbury Road
Alma Notes Describe Village School Social Event
A local Alma School gathering on the 11th hosted about 50 youths for an Inck tus Party with a slang contest won by Biss Hoskell. Mr T Bandy led duties with supper by Koh Mitchell Chisholm and Top kin. Thelma Mitchell named Miss Tacky. guests included Miss Patrick and Mr Mrs Morton from Laverton.
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Oui
Alma
Biss Hoskell
MLC
T. Bandy
Hutt
Mesdames Koh
Mitchell
Chisholm
Rob
Topkin
Thelma Mitchell
Northampton
Patrick
Menzies
Geraldics
Edith Vera Tonkin
Geraldton Rifle Club January Competition Fired At 700 Yards
The January Competition of the Geraldton Rifle Club was held Saturday at 700 yards. Two eight shot series tested marksmen as Lester, Harrop, Smythe and Pomttie showed skill, earning prizes for top scores while others advanced for failures. The event featured varying conditions and notable entries across the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leet Rifle Club
Lester
Harrop
Smythe
Inc
Boll
Memen — Lester
New Plymouth Letter on Cost of Living and Travel Costs
A correspondent from New Plymouth New Zealand reviews rising living costs, rail fare charges to Perth Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney, noting higher rents in Geraldton and comparing groceries and housing to other towns. He describes local dairy farming value and praises Western Australia while warning of general high expenses. He mentions housing patterns, rents, and the desirability of Geraldton amid transport fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gardner
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Utah
Geraldton
Mew Gardner
Perth
Adelaide
Clonkroom Yi
Melbourne
Sydney
New
Senki
Elie
Howes
Intane
Nore Renta
Sewece
Perry
Wentianes Board
Toni
Ttown
Wuburt
Australia
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Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Beret
Pees
Ocean Steambrip (Co. Ltd
Suppost
F.lid
AREER
White sTae
al Jearte
Sein Wien
Lyell Anf
Florida
Phayhats
Harrika
Monk Rah
Fire and Avpidest
Lewart Bates, —c
Hawugh
Pamengere
Carga
Kemp
Nent Aboud
Las Imes
Visibe
Best Value
North OP
Telegrena
Railway Motel
George Wylie
Ietg Yberwalons
Geraldtox
Jack Payne
Wiens 1A
SURAN
Quarartee Azsuraoe
Londos
Sickerss
Plate Cee
Miter
Gary Ete
C Lucas Ean
Geraldton Ax Northampton
Marine Terrace
Geo. Laing
Toraocouriet
GEO
Laing
Clements ‘Romic
Arthur
Macey
Wight
Sehgtentsteak
H. Locke
B. A. Woodward
Oswell
Gorgon
Java
Singapore
Ve— Priday
Gers Mitan
Dalgett & CO
Lid
Techie
Lot J, Faith and
Wea
AMD
Parer
Carill
Smith
Ste Son
Dot
Fised Baster L
Orange
New South Wales
Ode
J. Hiine
Louden
Bestar
Deaborough
R. L. Hair
E. C. Bartlett
Manford Street
Oswhell
Wocemiber
Sharks Bay
Wooramel
Hamelin
Mundiwindi Aw
Nough Road Board
Health Authority
Vermin Board
Studd
Alma Notes
Geraldton Rifle Ca
Lanter Flarray
Ry Jewell A
Geralzd ‘Ton
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