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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
2
The article describes a town notice about a fixed application deadline for a department seeking temporary workers and cooperation for insured work. It also details a June incident at a paddock where a body is found, identified as a long-missing man named Wally, with police mobilization and a planned service in Northampton for agricultural blessings.
A locomotive failure caused a 300 horse power steam engine to derail, the train derailing near Bathurat. Passengers escaped unharmed as carriages remained intact. minor damage limited to permanent way and station area. Parliament proceedings to be resumed Thursday with representatives visiting the scene.
Community notices report a Town Hall visit and nursing scheme interest in Northampton, a dog poisoning concern, and upcoming entertainment at Westward Ho. The Meilway rugby reunion, cargo report, and local weather wrap the week with civic and social highlights.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a deputation to the premier and questions of earnings and duties. The text references a steering topic and a wartime or policy context with unclear terms and misread names. No clear events, dates, or participants are recoverable.
In a fine weather afternoon the Fire Brigades and Railway clubs met with both sides fully represented. Key players Bell, Bennett, Jupp, and Smith featured as the crowd saw goals from Bennett and a difficult-angle strike by Puss. Late in the match Mutton scored six points after an overheard kick as play intensified with Roddy, Jory, Angel Bonnett, and Coley prominent in the forward exchanges.
A suspect described as a war profiteer was arrested after books were sent by train to Mulhouse. Puchet took a taxi to the station but missed the tram, leading to detention and legal action.
The report notes that Smtawilay played in the final game of the third round scoring 16 points while a teammate tallied 10 points in the same contest.
The Tanior Brigades edged Railways by 1 point in a close game. Best players included Pass Ship Way O Malley and Angel for Railways and Groenules Angel Muley and Pose for the Brigades with multiple scores and behinds noted in a high‑tempo contest.
East Perth defeated South Fremantle by a large margin scoring 10 goals 20 behinds to South Fremantle s 0 goal 1 behind in a metropolitan area game.
Readable fragments describe OSWELL'S stocktaking sale starting Friday May 27 with deep discounts across drapery men and ladies wear, boots, clothing, and upholstery. Strong focus on reduced prices for tweed suits, trousers, dungaree pants, boys wool items, and hosiery with rock bottom sales.
In a rugged provincial match West Perth scored 10 goals 5 behinds while Sahineo failed with 0 goals 18 behinds as East Fremantle posted 15 to 11 behinds against Perth. The observer notes a keen contest with Town, Thistles, and Rangers vying for position, highlighting tight defense, evolving lineups, and late attempts by both sides to secure a result.
The fragment describes a social gathering with attire details and a naval toast. It mentions a broad belt with a silver buckle, a pony, and a pale georgette covering. The scene includes a banded reception, songs and games, concluding with provisions and good company.
The Public Service Commission member Mr Simpon was a passenger on the Great Western express on Saturday night. The article discusses matters connected with the amalgamation of Federal and State departments and related abolition issues.
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