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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1927
Page
2
Memorial notice for Amy who passed away on July 4 1925. Appears in a church or community memorial listing with details of a farewell event on Saturday July 3. Includes family references and a social gatherings note.
Local forecast shows showers over western and southern districts with improving conditions inland and rough seas on the south west coast. Six months rainfall totals for Geraldton reach 358 points, with May and June 545 and 358 points respectively. Notices advertise road work under the Main Roads Act and upcoming July radio listings and entertainment programs at local venues.
A fragment reports that about 22 miners were engaged in a site incident near a port. Mr T Geffwey has been assist od mange. The text indicates a death or injury scenario but lacks clear names and complete details.
An ambiguous OCR fragment mentions Mateleine Inspector and Mrs EA Holmes of Reewood with Mr Lawley, and Mr Helles in Geraldton over four months organizing the industrial business of the Cole. Exact roles and dates are unclear due to garbled text.
Perth July 2 Jack Denzin defeats Dick Congres in a tough ten rounder at Unity Stadium. Denzin wins final rounds with a late burst to outpoint Congres as both fighters endure heavy marks. Preliminary bouts feature Billy Symond knocked out by Big Ben and Silvest Young Dyson earning a dubious decision.
A wireless relay from the City of Kiri in the Indian Ocean near Fremantle to Durban reports a fireman collapsed with lockjaw and slight fever. Doctors at Perth Hospital advised treatment and the ship received a recommendation to use chlorhydrate as an alternative therapy.
The King's Theatre at Haz ar day screens multiple features including Travid Belasco’s stage amecess starri ng Alee B Fra tis John Roche and Jenet Gaynor. Oliver Curwood’s Ancient High uses outdoor scenery with a strong cast and real location drama. Also shown are films The Mole and Crime with Bebe Daniels and The Hay in Enwine sharing the bill.
A fragmentary court record discusses Mr Justice Burnside presiding over the trial of Arthas Alfred Martie. Witnesses, including Be ee Ok. Wolff and Mr. Fred. Ourram, describe alleged intoxication and disputed statements by the accused. The judge notes voluntary statements, cautions, and juror independence, with verdict unresolved as of the fragment.
The district agricultural society met at the secretary's office to plan show events. Committees formed for sideshows, sheep rules set, and efforts to attract blood stock exhibitors noted. Printing tenders discussed and rail transport arranged for Sept 24 goods train if needed.
The Mullewa Athletic Club announces a large event on August 20 featuring the Mullewa Gift with prize money of £100 and the Murgoo Haplists 100 yards race, plus substantial prize money in other events. Strong competition expected with notable participation from across the state. Special train from Geraldton will bring spectators. coastal shipping update notes a vessel from the northwest bound for Fremantle.
Fragmentary text indicates a sales or display event at a meet featuring hats in new shades. The readable lines mention prices and product offerings but lack clear entities, dates, or locations.
The half year meeting of the Victoria District Co operative Flour Milling Company Limited was held yesterday at the Commonwealth Hotel Geraldton with shareholders present. Chairman Smith reviewed reports and discussed wheat prices, export trade aims, capital shares and increased mill capacity to improve profitability while supporting by product use and government reform in bacon factories.
Church services detailed for Tevin Church of Wt and Anglian Church with Holy Communion Choral Communion and other rites. Salvation Army Captain Brimblecombe to be welcomed at Geraldton Ball with address from Perth and world mission note. The Quit meets Tuesday and Girls Club Thursday while Confirmation Club to assemble.
Fragmentary report describes a grant of £50 to bail oak stream area and a £150 loan linked to Meade Mullens growers. notes loud chewing and undying of certain insects from the Orient in sacks of penmeta. mentions customer edict as verification.
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