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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
2
A legal note records E Y Butler Adams and McCaskill in Vultee Court where alleged supplying of intoxicants to Aboriginal people led to a guilty plea. The offense involved drinking to excess with the prohibited list applied for one month as the sentence.
A Geraldton area report details council discussions on gutter repairs along Marine Terrace and storm water drainage to a vacant block, plus plans to drain Sandford and Forrest streets to aid water flow. It notes a footpath request on Eleanor Street and inspection plans by the Works Committee.
About 40 attendees at the Parish Hall heard H H Opie and Tuyanil Young outline plans for a West Australian Mankind Company. They spoke on Horseshoe ore quality, market needs, and potential profits, with share applications reported up to £60,000 and discussions of funding sources.
A long local cinema note lists upcoming features at the King's Theatre including Feet of Clay and The Troubles of Bothie with Mildred June Adams. Bucking the Bartier stars Dosti Farnum, plus The Dark Bernan adaptation with Warner Brum. Colleen Mone in Big and Selina Peake in dramatic roles are highlighted, with Levante presenting a new act and a photo play Faeunu Px. The notice mentions audience expectations, star names, and an array of supporting cast and acts.
The Frewantle inquest into Samu Churlan Percy Moore's death centered on Biella Boars, whose testimony detailed a tumultuous marriage, threats with a revolver, and a sequence of alleged abuse. She recounted Moore’s violence in Geraldton and Perth, and a dramatic confrontation at Melbourne Hotel before subsequent movements toward Rockingham.
The Premier Mr P Collier argues for doubling Australia's population to boost prosperity while noting past unemployment and urging development. A Chicago cable notes Japan’s population rising by about 600,000 annually, predicting strain or starvation if fertile lands are exported or limited resources remain open to Japan.
A garbled House of Cosmonn transcript shows the President railing at binding duties while references to Lomdue, Astaalin Hutter, and profit schemes appear. A 129 dollar bid tied to a family tree claim is described as a long era old prime, with scattered numbers and craft mentions.
The June event saw scratch shooters clash over 300 and 500 yards with strong attendance. Jewell and Johnston led, Vivian and Sturman posted solid scores, and officers were chosen with prizes distributed amid discussion of harbour works and parliamentary references.
In Weimen Bankruptcy Court Willem Herbert Bylaam once a Northampton farmer sought discharge. Creditors claim 144 10 remained unpaid while his assets were limited. The Trustee proposed a salary offer of 2 per week to remain on the farm, but Bylaam declined and vacated. The judge weighed petitions to satisfy all creditors and grant surplus.
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