In loving memory of a father and husband
In loving memory of a father and husband remembered by a son and daughter in law and grandchild.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
2
In loving memory of a father and husband remembered by a son and daughter in law and grandchild.
Local council report cites births nineteen for the month with eleven males and eight females, nine deaths, one infectious disease notified. Anglican fete planned at Fitzgerald Street on July 14 with cake stalls and flowers. Auction announced for Lop property near Airand Cafe with tenants listed. Church service at Narngulu School House on Sunday at 3 pm with Holy Court celebration. Euchre and dance event organized by Bluff Point and Chapman Progress Association in partnership with Sonal dunes Guzanlay. Winter goods sale advertised by Mrs. A E Gale, with stock from Perth at low prices starting July 16. MLA A E Green tours W.A. coast visiting towns and returning by July 17, then to Fremantle. Gaiety Comedy Club presented A Little Bit of Fruit at Town Hall last night to an appreciative audience.
The schedule outlines Saturday fixtures Bri gades A0 and B? with central umpires Mr Rowe for 4A and Mr Brady for B? grade. Sunday features Rovers hosting Country Club at Brull Point with Mr Smith as central umpire. Referees include Mr Gib sob for the main game and Mr Corry FT for the major match. Junior game starts at 210 pou. senior at 33 pm.
A sale report notes Pieper bought 27 cattle from the Milleroc shipment of 48 and 279 from Kangaroo Derby. Yarding was mainly good quality, with middle to heavy weights and lighter pens. Attendance included metropolitan and country butchers. early figures show best heavy bullocks 26 to 27 pounds, lighter 12/6, mid weights 24 to 29, and lighter categories down to 20. Mention of other firms and a long steel chain used for St Paul’s Cathedral project. Total British motor licence receipts for the year ending November 3, 1927 were 23,496,373 dollars.
At last night’s Municipal Council meeting discussion centered on the number of temporary workers and the mix of married and single men on road work. The Town Clerk reported the crusher had broken down twice and a new iron piece was presented. Council agreed the engineer should have a free hand in Manning the crusher while aiming to favor married men when all else is equal.
The Victoria District Agricultural Society committee met Tuesday at secretary A Meadowcroft's office. Prank Green chaired as attendees discussed delaying bitumen work in Marine Terrace, seeking Clydesdale stallions from Royal Society support for Creamilication, and placing horses with Northampton Nabawa and Mullewa districts. The government may buy stallions up to 400 pounds each, subsidising half. Subcommittees talked with Turfoot Club about leases. next week’s meeting aims to finalise. A Royal Society circular about the 1929 Tenary Show was received. Rotary, Municipal Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Traders' Association were urged to act in concert. Train arrangements will mirror last year, with special trains at 9:30 p.m. Friday from Walkaway to return exhibitors. The City Band offered a movies programme for September 28. Side show fee notifications to applicants were requested. Cement reinforcement for show-ground tanks was approved. A note mentions the largest telephone cable in the British Empire being Canada bound and a 15 million acre forest-fire cost estimate of £14,000,000 across Mosnilom Grimsby and Walked.
Bert Bailey leads a noted Australian company in a stage version of On Oure Selection by Rudd. The performance features Bert Bailey as the farmer and McDonald in the part, with a long touring history and strong local appeal. Box plan opens tomorrow at Uren's. prices 6 shillings, 3, 4, and 3 shillings plus tax.
Oswell’s presents first display of women’s wear including coats from £1, seasonable millinery with felts from 12/4, ready-to-wear models at 21/ to 5, and fashionable winter frocks from 45/- to 60/- with velvet and dress materials also on offer.
At Cue last week Mg J. 5. D'Altoi spoke to Governor Sir William Campion about plans to open the Meekatharra talc deposit. He noted talc and a minor variety found in two high quality Australian sites, Meekatharra and Hag ensthorpe, with talc used as filler and surface material across many industries including paper paints textiles and cosmetics. The Meekatharra discovery centers on Mt. Taylor.
Clark and Pearsall cleaned up 22 vats for 130 oz of gold. The State Battery started last day with a parcel of 48 tons yielding T oz. Wellington and Watson cleaned up 102 oz from 17 toms.
Cue State Battery restarts a new round of crush tests on Mowdy task, resuming the sequence after an earlier disruption. The effort focuses on evaluating durability and performance under repeated pressure and stress conditions.
Poona Emeralds Limited formed by Mr P Rasmansen for the Adelana Syndicate after a trip from Adelaide. Capital £12000 to sink a shaft to 200 feet on ML 644 at Poona. Mick Williams, recently at the site, may lead operations. Office listed as Morris Crancour, Perth. prospectus available at H Caspar, George's Terrace, Perth.
A sparrow entered a house at Melton Man through an open window causing a brief disruption as it moved around the room. The bird then exited the same window, with occupants noting the small intruder in the kitchen.
Directors report for the Victoria District Co operative Flour ing Company covers six months to April 30. Nett profit totals £2772 15s 8d from Gerakttos and Dongarra Mill, with dividends proposed at 10 percent on paid up capital. Additional capital, depreciation, stock changes, and wheat storage developments noted. Forecasts expect continued operations and supplier arrangements through year end.
The wealthy Melbourne Milling owner known as Alston's Corner takes the still uncashed cheque given to Jim by his father when he left home, marking a notable development in the long‑standing family dispute and property affairs.
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