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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1926
Page
2
Weather notes show a drop in temperatures following a warm period. The 11 day period averaged 1085 for the low temperatures and 1023 for the high ranges, with a public notice of upcoming events including a luncheon and by law changes affecting services.
The article notes the death of Mr Hery Gramten an elder resident of Geraldton connected to the Grimshaw Valley water scheme. It describes a rescue at Bond Beach where Mr Milo Enixi fell while swimming, aided by Bernani Carson, with artificial respiration saving him. Carson’s actions are praised and he will be reported to local authorities.
Cricket scorecard notes Geraldton versus Australs at Recreation Creamed with Australs taking six wickets. Details concise show Australs dominating with early wickets.
In Sydney on July 23 Victoria led the scoring for the day in a cosmopolitan cricket watch. Victoria tops with 200 runs while Pomsfen is noted as top scorer with 79.
Informal WA Cricket Association gathering discussed a motion to schedule a match between Western Australia and the Australian Eleven. Notices to rescind the motion were lodged, and the matter will be dealt with at a special meeting of the association.
Wellington spoke about the New Zealand cricket team after returning from Australia. Captain Yistrie praised the squad’s form and noted Lowry and Cunningham performed well on the hard wickets, while only two bowlers managed to trouble the Australians.
At a stormy meeting of the Cricket Association Mr Woodhull withdrew his motion against selectors over Kelleway's omission. Empathy for Kelleway was clear yet the motion would fail to pass. Rothwell granted permission to withdraw, amid tension and grievance surrounding the player.
A friendly football game at Queen's Park this afternoon ended 1-0 in favor of Geraldton Bevitch Association. Newtwin Houck represented the visiting side in the bout.
Aline A Commiastine returns from long holiday in Java and Singapore. M Price station manager receives a Perth wire about his illness in mother, and departs by car. Mrs Lauder suffers rib injuries in a driving accident while en route between Protheroe and Yenne. Passenger A Greif, Perth barrister, joins vessel. he heads to Rochourse tn art to become Crown Prosecutor. Dr Dale visits Geraldton during holiday, comments on health administration and maternity home.
The session shows a heated push to abolish the Upper House led by the Vice-President of the Mockrey Council Mr. Willis and opposed by Sir Joseph Carrothers who urged appeal to electors. The government fights to push through reform amid a crowded chamber and public interest.
The Legislative Council debated the Wee Council Abolition Bill into the night. Minister Kavanagh moved to adjourn and the division ended 44 to 43 with Labour members split and some absent. Police were used to search for missing members during the day.
Listings show dairy cows with calves priced from 12 to 16 pounds, median cows with calves at foot around 18 pounds, calves at foot 0 10, store condition 2 370 to 1 10 0, weights and terms indicate market rates and forward bias in the Rae auction.
Wheat shipments delayed at Fremantle due to rail logistics. Farmers allege the Wheat Board cannot provide trucks to move grain to the wharves, risking heavy losses and depriving the state of immediate cash flow from shipments.
The readable text shows a garbled OCR fragment mentioning Geraldtor, a record setup, and stray phrases about wheat, boats, and a barley or barun reference. No coherent event, date, place, or names emerge to form a solid news item.
Fragmentary OCR describes a 18th century scene with names and places, mentioning North Carolina, Allegan, and a “Big Deeb Gow.” It promises a double show next week with performers including The Ameer Baye and Anus Q Nikon, plus various acts and rising ticket prices.
A court found six Morton brothers and associates used false shares and bogus profits to inve st victims in stock investments. Subscriptions totalled £511 008, with £2600 diverted to defendants’ use. The scheme collapsed in 1908 leaving many people swindled.
Church notices describe services and events at a local congregation. Key items include a practice for catechism on Thursday evening and a reminder of parish duties and scheduled prayers as authorities arrange details for a Friday event.
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