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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1925
Page
2
Prohibition poll set for April au to determine when claims for exemption may be filed by the local militia regiment in the Cheeshton area with time and place details in the Electoral Magistrates Court. The notice directs the posting of roles at the Court House and Geraldton for public viewing.
Fragmentary note discusses a 10 percent dividend approval and retention of a station officer. Mentions the North Eastern Courier and a siding. Text is garbled and lacks clear events or entities.
Mr Victor Kennedy appointed as Gerabdten Es. Drew aims to Pense until Friday then to Port. H Radall from Agricultural Department plans field trials at multiple centres next season. He arrived after visiting GuthA and Tesarcens and travels via Wangan Hills, noting farmers and wheat handling at sidings.
Telegraphic weather report notes widespread rainfall with patchy distribution. Readings show Cue recording 149 points and peaks at multiple sites, while forecasts suggest rains may ease drought and improve pasture once fields recover.
The note references unsettled conditions with tropical influences, mentioning gar coyne and northern regions. It notes warm European patterns and winds from the southwest to south. It also describes winds from the northwest and adjacent coasts, signaling variable coastal weather.
A partial transcription shows dissatisfaction with the Geraldton mill and its export focus. Directors clash over strategy and leadership as shareholders press for improved service and decisive action.
A motion argues for reducing the auditor's board from eleven to three members, claiming those who did not vote for him do not deserve it. The discussion centers on reforming the board composition and its impact.
Vaudeville acts headlined by Silvester and Carrie Reed plus a sea adventure feature with Herbert Rawlinson in The Victor. Proceeds aid a local institution as two restgns loom. Shows run Monday to Wednesday with animal acts and Zodiac reading, doors at Mears Smythe and Pond's, prices 2 shillings or 2/2 with child half price.
Paris authorities report a new fuel invention by Mumise i Fincet and Mukhonine from the French Ministry of War could end dependence on refined motor fuels. After strict tests at Vincennes, experts say the coal distillate product powers engines, is inflammable only in cylinders, and promises safe, smoke free combustion with no risk to users.
Racing at Helena Vale in Western Australia reports outcomes from the Bath event with multiple races. Results include winners Bantry and Farewell Welter in seven furlongs and one mile races, with betting odds and purses noted for each.
At the V A T C meeting Hawthorn Hurdles Heke Bettin Holiday Stakes Hampden Jon Wailu Bonnie Wyane Anniversary Handicap Hailing Howe Sandringham The Lance Rowens Breeple Brad Cheek ML Cooper Mammon Koskaribb Trial Lady Wawiek Lock Aillie Accountant Tooronga Handicap Volytheiat Polelight Adrift Victoria District Turf Club cancels Anniversary Day race in favor of a February 7 picnic meeting with a larger April 4 meet featuring the WA Brewers Brakes handicap prize of 200 pounds and total stakes of 325 pounds.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous surnames and fragments of names for a toving points competition. The garbled text references teams or individuals such as Gershen Currie Wattersos Haigh Robinson Chapaan Studdou Rowe Thuan Trigg Builder McGregor Cameros Miller Liebe and others. No clear results, affiliations, dates, or scores are discernible.
Afternoon cricket results feature Australs 91 all out, Marennities 3 wickets for wil, Geraldton Coumopofitas 6 wickets for 75. Junior 80 Yards Mount Mace plus Soultanes score 25 and E Smith top scoring. The Hubbard Case Inquiry set to sit at Tweed Court House with witnesses to be examined. A boy aged seven sustains a broken ankle after a cart incident at timber mills. convalescence noted. Monies Dorman Long chief arrives in Sydney as harbor bridge work to start soon with 1500 men planned at peak.
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