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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
2
H Thomas and family thank friends for sympathy and support after the death of their husband and father IL Thomas. The note expresses gratitude for expressions of esteem and memorials received during this difficult time.
A Geraldton meeting of the Ugly Men's Association committee, led by Mr Frock Green, debated placing Zeslandie immigrants with farm families. They planned twenty additional men, interviews at the institute from 11 am to 5 pm, and coordination with the Central Committee for accommodation. An Upmbkiton Lead Board session followed with allocations and decisions on specific funds and schemes.
The Geraldton Mechanics Institute held its half-year meeting last night with President Mr Lester presiding. The financials show a satisfactory position with receipts of £454 14s 10d, including £133 2s from subscriptions and £201 17s from billiards, and expenditures of £100 15s 5d leaving £54 19s 0d. The financial statement was adopted and plans mentioned to challenge the Railway Institute and Fire Brigade to matches in winter. In other news, a man found dead near Mt Egerton was believed to have perished from thirst after camping by hills and Brey signals nearby. He was about 57, with origins in Nova Scotia and prior time in Germany before moving to Australia. he likely had no local relatives. Queen’s Hall will feature Ethel Clayton in Bronson Howard’s Young Myss and Dorothy Dalton in D’Apache with La Paris setting for the second picture, portraying dramatic life and identity twists in a Bohemian milieu.
The Geraldton Visiting Nursing Scheme gains support as townspeople learn of its aims. In December Murso Hall reported eleven cases to the committee, highlighting ongoing efforts to assist the sick and needy. A fundraising concert and dance is planned for February 6 at the Town Hall to reinforce the scheme’s work.
Australian Health Society annual report warns against reliance on vaccines, urging public focus on personal cleanliness, carefulness, self-denial, and self-control. It highlights hygiene foundations like ventilation and pure food, noting infant mortality varies by region and climate with high rates in certain areas.
The article notes efforts by Mr Theodore to engage the Prime Minister and instruct Mr Gullett to report on the Commonwealth's proposed program. The Queensland Government frames the scheme as the state’s response to the federal appeal for practical actions in managing immigration.
An OCR fragment recounts wartime tech shifts by a railway company with motive power moved to steam storage and later a state-owned project. It notes miniature screws with 240 threads per inch and a watch factory producing steel wire components. It mentions a sewing machine history and baby signboard tricks, plus gold digging on Mullet Island and a disputed British publication comment about Australia’s affairs.
London January 19. The Westminster Gassle criticises Twenday's Adelaide play slow pacing and dull spectacle. A new wave of players is planned to improve entertainment and keep wickets up as Austrelians face criticism.
At Belmont Park the Jumpers Flat Race features a one mile twenty furlong route with top entries including Camghem, Bana, Wat dead, and King's Phyn. The card lists First Class and Second Class Plates, a January Handicap, and Welter events with horses like Red Banner, Alice Kenilworth, Sharks Bay, and Arthur L. included. Start times show Jumpers Flat Race at 1.40 pm and several plate divisions plus handicap events scheduled through the afternoon. The text also notes piano recitals at Canterbury and a 14th century burial of Abbot Roger II, recently uncovered but still partly buried with excavators at work.
A London message notes Mr Fisher’s Australis stay will be brief and his family plans a likely year-end return to Great Britain. Details outline share structure and costs for a proposed wool venture, with government notices on the new Victoria governor and Lord Stradbroke’s arrival, including Milner’s remarks on governor roles and suitability.
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