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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1926
Page
2
An 1890s style retail listing from Hardwicke & Co describes sale items including singlets, wool flannels, navy sweaters, twill sheeting, hearth rages, and tweed. Prices appear in old currency and the text is a fragmented catalog snippet with multiple misreadings.
In loving memory of dear grandfather and father, with misspellings and garbled dates. The notices honor William Marchant and another relative, noting July dates in 1920s style and family remembrance.
A garbled regional roundup reports certificates granted in Pitmas examinations, a John Shipton Lodge event with emcee and dancing, and multiple court proceedings at Port Court involving forgery, cheque fraud, and a 12 month sentence. Weather notes warn of reservoir risk. local transport anecdotes and petrol theft stories appear amid scattered town updates.
Fragmentary OCR conveys Perth planning a civic reception at Town Hall. Text references a time champion and Miss Au, with unclear names and details. The piece notes Australia farewell events and civic engagements, but specifics are unreadable.
A chaotic reception in Melbourne greeted Mim Beryi Mills as he arrived from Sydney on Trasday. Hundreds of men and women crowded toward the Oriental Hotel where the fair Seeney gear arrived and the sui tradered him, signaling a dramatic public welcome.
Thursday deadiwaye and Mr J M Drew are in Perth nursing grief as Mrs Mills, now 87, prepares for farewell to her granddaughter before departure to San Francisco. The death last week at Muers districts ends the life of a Midlands pioneer, skilled bechman and stock man, once a renowned amateur rider who won the Queen's Plate on Al leattion, a three mile course. He never married.
The late secretary J G Holmes reported to a recent hospital meeting that £318 was subscribed with £2 from government. A trial of a new system was approved despite opposition, while only £9 in contributions arrived from the appeal. The hospital cared for 1 maternity and 95 general patients, with potential for more if others entered elsewhere. Expenditure totaled £521 with matrons' salary and accommodation. revenue prospects include admitting university camp attendees with proper doctor access.
Stock reductions accelerate on men winter overcoats priced at 60 shillings each. Dealers emphasize value and selection remains strong across sizes and styles as winter apparel moves to clearance.
Australia faced a poor start and were bowled out for 197 as Worcestershire opened promisingly with four wickets for 47. England’s bowling saw Root take 61 despite a wobble, while the XI listed includes Bardster Woodfull Pousfur Macartney Andrews Ryder Richardson Gregory Oldfield Marley Taylor and Grimmett, with Grimmett in doubt if the Leeds wicket remains wet.
Brief notes outline upcoming services at Presbyterian and Anglican churches with Holy Communion, Sunday School, baptisms, and evening sermons. mentions Women’s Guild, Choir, and various meetings with plans for youth events, Endeavourers visit to Blake Point, and a Sunday School anniversary at Blue Point with services and a camp-like gathering.
Overseer At Nulla Nulla Station in Wyndham district reports the death of William Hay who was speared by Aboriginal men near Long Billabong. The body was found after a daylong hunt with police and constables summoned. three youths and a tracker helped identify tribesmen connected to prior killings. The patient doctor and coroner confirmed the cause, and authorities plan a police patrol to secure the area and bring perpetrators to justice.
The King's Theatre features the elimination prices of the Mime Anateatin competition from Sydney while the second Sins of Australia event arrives Saturday. Tom Mix and Zane Grey films screen, with Tom Rainbow Troi noted. Greta Nimsen and Leta Wife are listed for next week as Frenchy and Summy.
Weather Hurray reports rainfall and temperature readings across districts including Shere Bay Peak Hill Mecketherm Cun Yalywoan Mullews Xerti Mingenew Three Springs and nearby localities. The piece notes cooling trends and temporary impacts from the wet spell with names and locations of observers and officials.
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