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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
3
An agency here reports a fatal case involving a Dr Sumr at Hen fe Hed. Details remain unclear as the OCR text is incomplete and names are partially obscured.
Lisbon cables report Port Alexander island and town wiped from the map after a suspected mine disturbance. Survivors believed none remain. bodies wash up on the mainland as small craft are stranded amid wreckage and debris.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Boochow capture with cluce and strikers picketing. Mentions residence in Ringham and a pale account of a young electric light attendant losing Electrical Trades Union membership due to finances. The passage is garbled with missing names and actions.
A father and daughter drowned after entering a body of water. The incident occurred during a family outing as bystanders attempted to assist. Rescue efforts were unable to save them. No further details about location or identities were provided.
Rainfall increases reported at Milly End and Murchison stations with several locations recording 2.5 to 6 inches. A suggestion to raise a dress for women in a new athletic championship meeting is noted but not discussed.
Melbourne page text reports Mr Witt of Subnimniots Ltd refusing public publication of a letter. Shareholders press for disclosure, while the letter is described as unclear and cryptic with references to a protege and waves. The scene centers on financial concerns and rhetoric of regret.
The ATC will meet on Primcury 12 to consider M Wenke's nomination of Heroic for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. AJC is expected to follow the VCC ruling after ownership transfer approval, with auction sale results noted and no objection anticipated to the colt’s domination in upcoming events.
In a high scoring match New South Wales posted 614 and dismissed Victoria for 152. NSW batsmen Meek 51 Kippax 40, Uiddiewtt 132 Willis 0. England's Samiham led scoring with 116 as Tasmania chased 166. England then declared at 331 for seven. Hewken made 10 not out. Tasmanian efforts faltered with two early wickets at 30.
The Perth dispatch lists Belmont Park acceptances for an array of races at Belmont including the Barkomater Inxs and Belmont Park Plate with horses such as Bronsine, Swamses, King Wallsee and others. It also notes a sale where Mr KE Melrose bought a Wellington yearling by Value Trom Bartletts for three thousand guineas.
Melborne January 24 Mr P K Moorforth famed as a demon bowler told cricketers his wife and daughter arrived from London for a pleasure trip. He said modern cricket is slow and seven day tests waste time arguing that three days would suffice. He praised Australia for a past win saying England deserved less.
The Tanai golifel was prospected about 14 years ago by Stewart and partner, who found rich small quartz veins but were killed by Blacks. Later a minister promised a road to the find from the coast, 500 miles, but nothing was done. Reports say large water lakes and grazing country near Tamami attract prospectors, yet dangerous, with scarce transport and water.
Bartlett Auctioneer says Globe Brewery instructs sale by public auction of a large quantity and a piano at Vieteeis Garage on Thursday February 5. Details to follow.
In Sydney on January a large Sea union meeting shows strong support for general president Walsh and the management committee. Members express confidence and agree to accept the revised terms and release ships forthwith.
The steamer Dinhouln, signed in Sydney yesterday, will leave Sydney with cargo on Tuesday. Thousands of entries are offered and space allocation will be restricted to ensure seating for those goals required in the Western region.
The article touts a melodramatic program with "CYTHEREA" Goddess of Love and fights in "THE FIRE PATROL" on the Atlantic coast. It features Anna Q Hilwan and Madge Bellamy among a cast including Jerome Eady and Jack Richardson, promising frantic sea action and lurid suspense.
Auction on Saturday February 2 19a5 offers farm implements tools and household goods. Items include drill spring cart harrow pump hoses plows cultivators drain pipes and galvanized piping plus kitchen furniture chairs beds safes and guns. Pre sale viewing and terms announced by the auctioneer Bartlett NV.
Auction listing showing quantities of ewes and wethers with prices and ages in months. Mentioned items include 150 wethers, 200 30, 500 mo ewes mated, 50 wethers at 330 mo, and additional ewes mated, forward or mo, plus weaners and fat ewes. Further particulars and amendments to follow.
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