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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
2
A crowded Geraldton page lists the Huck Race entry status and related events. A train leaves at 1.20 pm with return at 5.54 pm. Harvest services are planned, and a harvest program under Mrs Prunster is noted. Council discussions cover stone quarry options at Howartharth, land sales, and fodder crops, plus various local administrative updates.
A large crowd gathered at the Esplanade Jetty for two Swim Perth races and trophy presentations to Frank Thorson and Aubrey Burt. The Geraldton boys were praised by officials, with Miss Cliva Crabbe among those encouraged to compete again, as city leaders lauded local swimming talent and club support.
Inquest into the death of Teme widow who jumped from a window at a Kensington boarding house reveals her first husband, a New Sealeet soldier, was killed in the war. Mrs Walsh held capital of £3000 lent in fraudulent investments. she paid 50 guineas for a promissory note while Gladys Cooper is named. The New Zealand Government had pension from the first husband’s death.
A fragment discusses rising prices after New Zealand wool suspension, blaming combines and noting wool imports impact on cloth and clothing costs. Mentions Australian wool effects and broader market consequences for consumers.
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