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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
2
A dense Perth area summary notes the only rainfall of Emily month ending today, with over 15,081 tare recorded and a mention of a delivery record. It covers shipping updates from Minderoo, cargo details, and crew names, plus notices on maternity home renovations and a police court appearance.
An Anglican parish farewell was held at the Parish Hall on Thursday afternoon. Reports include road safety case before a magistrate, local social events, and notes on community activities such as a working miner team and a dance gathering with improvised entertainment.
Local notes describe variable weather with showers across the country and sheep and kangaroo sightings. Reports mention Fainerow Station returning hogs and a kangaroo capture near Tuekaw Gens, plus dairy and road conditions affecting travel and local operations.
A report from the assembly notes Terie Hanson was added as deputy chairman of committees with the ceremony held on Saturday. Marry Brown and Lor Perth were mentioned among attendees at the event.
Eight starters contested the race with a brisk pace at the Meuingle Turk Course. The favorite ridden by Mrx Moulds won by four lengths ahead of Tamwanis, Tayiputjuns, and Tas sent in second to fourth place.
A notice from Woddington, manager, warns that any horses or donkeys found grazing at La Tallering Station will be mastered and penned. The message seeks compliance and outlines enforcement actions.
Fragmentary note from Adelaide on June 19 with disrupted lines describing a third test innings. Names Henry Hobbs and Halley appear in corrupted text with references to Kellawey and Bradwick, but many words are garbled making specifics unclear.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe casualties and injuries among soldiers. The text references individuals and injuries while noting uncertainty about specific names and outcomes. The material conveys hardship and ongoing risk to troops and procedures for medical care.
Jockeys faced a soggy track as a day of racing produced upsets and tight finishes. Notable outcomes included Veloce winning amid crowded fields and Percy, with Henten and Barney close behind in several events. Trainers complained of rides and conditions as favorites faltered and late charges changed the podiums.
Witnesses recount Hubbard being brought from the train to Geraldton Hospital in grave condition. Dr Hungerford opines on peritonitis and an emergency operation, while constables and nurses relay urgent details of the patient’s pain and the need for immediate surgery.
A Perth gathering of builders discussed forming a federation to support a single party political organisation and tariff policy. An executive committee was appointed to draft a program, oppose railway and Navigation Act restrictions, and coordinate with similar movements for public propagation.
SPECIAL ADVERT DERS invited for Renovations at the Shamrock Hotel Geralda. Tenders clos Monday February 2 1625 at noon. Prospective bidders contact F HARPER licensed. Shamrock Hotel heraldries. PLUMB Light Colored Plums freight paid. Church school prospectus details via Rev E W Puery Chicint Church Bebeol Claremont.
Public notices require removal of certain trade names and licenses by the first day of January 1925. Licenses are obtainable at Municipal Offices under the city code. Details reference town governance and regulatory requirements.
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