Souvenir of Mons shells on display at Win Tow terrace
Three shell chops exhibited in W Webb's Win Tow terrace attract attention. The two smaller shells are German used against the Allies at the Somme. The larger is a British 13-pounder used by Tech cavalry in France in 1916 and recovered from the field. Engraving on the cannes wan done by Lt British case details. Mr AL Wheat owns the cases and prepared the engraving during retirement service.
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Mons
W. Webb
Wintow
Somme
Tech Cavalry
France
Cannes
Peedlex
AL Wheat
Servien
Court Results and Local Council Notes from Geraldton
Reports from the Police Court and licensing court include fines for drunkenness and a third appearance for several offenders. Municipal Council members tour local water catchments with Mr Fytak Green, noting strong springs and fresh water. Discussions on fertilizer company formation and railway transport efficiency address regional agricultural needs.
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Peer Bapplien
Geraldton
Fytak Green
Nerm ‘Tarra
Sourte
Eradu
Athletic Carnival Adverts September Meet
An athletic carnival listing promotes a September event with focus on running. The notice highlights competition entries and prize details, inviting participants to join the Gerakites Sports Chat carnival in a local venue.
Unclear OCR Item on Racing Feat and Pool Event
Readable fragments reference a racing feat and a pool event linked to someone named He Baring. Details are fragmented and do not confirm dates, places, or outcomes.
Donkey Intervenes as Police Move to Pound Animal
A police officer affixed the animal to the door of the station at about 7 am and planned to transport it to the pound once a suitable hour arrived, while the donkey objected to the interference.
Minister for Railways Ill, Treasurer to Visit Perth
The Minister for Railways Mr J C Willcock is indisposed and unable to attend for three or four days. The Commonwealth Treasurer Dr Tree will visit Western Australia and is expected to arrive in Perth on August 10 to address the naval conference of the Primary Producers’ Association. After a day in Perth he will tour country districts for about a week.
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J.C. Willcock
Commonwealth Trensurer
Dr. Tree
Wester Australia
Perth
Main Roads Board Pushed for Abolition by Local Authorities
Debated at council meeting presided by Mayor G E Sowell with Crs Mall Bennett Laster Davie and Christie. Resolution urged the State Government to abolish the Main Roads Board of WA and to abolish future grants to local authorities, citing road cost excesses and poor coordination.
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Main Roads Board of
Fuzzy 1926 Regency Notes and Public Notices
A fragmentary 1926 article mentions a president G. Lener and a membership roll with 117 in arrears totaling 334 with interest on dues. It notes ongoing committees and concerns about British careers and tobacco use, with references to Dr Mary and Royal Mist and Canada’s tonic and cold remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lener
Oswell’s Offers Wide Range of Winter Wear
Oswell’s displays winter coats for girls with low prices and a selection of ladies millinery from 21s to 33s each. The shop promotes fashionable winter frocks from 45s to 65s, dress materials, flannel fabrics, and Thibet shawls in brown and white, with good value on ladies’ stockings.
Stock Market Demand Steady at Fair Prices for Livestock
The market opened with prices similar to last week for bullocks and heavier peas, with Metropolitan Lutchiers and country buyers competing. Prices ranged from £12 2s 6d for the best peas to £1 0s to £17 for fair lightweight stock, with some inferior lots lower.
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Best
Australians to stage On Our Selection at King's Theatre
The cast for On Our Selection includes Bailey and McDonald with J. Soutar as general manager. The company plans a Melbourne and Sydney revival and the season opens with The Sentimental Bloke at the King's Theatre on Saturday and Monday next. Ticket sales are brisk as plans for the season are on view at Grun’s with city prices.
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Kingsford Smith
Houerm Cros
Brisbane
Sydney
King’s Theatre
Bailey
Grust
Fred McDonald
Wwe
A! Company
Hatnrday
Moriay
AL In
Ln Alwayn
Melbourne
Toraldion
Commonwealth
Ginger Mick
Ureu’s
Vinitx Gor Sldton
Thareforn
Hampton Court Tennis Court Nears Four Century Mark
The Hampton Court Palace court, a landmark in English tennis, has hosted play since its construction though not during the Protectorate. It was likely among the earliest covered courts and may have featured glazed elements. exact opening dates and participants remain uncertain.
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Hampton Court Ealace
E. J. Noel
National Review
Hampton Court Palace Court
England
France
Hampton Court
Hampton Court Palace
Jerhape
Sunrise and nurse scheme notes in Geraldton fragment
A fragment from the Geraldton area lists sunrises and sunsets for July and reports on a Visiting Nurse Scheme meeting. It mentions donations, fundraising efforts, the Guardian and Guardiana groups, and details of a local bequest and adoption discussions at a town hall gathering.
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Qwest
V. HL. Spence
Guerrida
Constantine and Gardier
A Firm Market Report from Wednesday Auction
A firm market report notes Wednesday sale figures including 1722 sheep, 11 520 pigs, and 40 cattle. The item lists livestock categories and quantity, indicating active demand and steady bidding among buyers.
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Aeeets Yoriek
Walkaway Market Report From Elder Smith Prices Decline In Wet Weather
Elder Smith and Co. Ltd report their usual monthly market at Walkaway faced poor turnout due to heavy rain. Store wethers and ewes with lambs ranged from 23/8 to 27/-, hoggets fair quality 18/-, small yowling at good rates, light porters 31/6 to 38/-. Cattle included fair quality sows with calves around £15.
Dalgety and Co conducts large Walkaway sheep sale
Dalgety and Co Ltd ran its monthly sale at Walkaway featuring seven hundred wethers sold to keen competition. All lots sold under the hammer except hoggets which were passed in at 23 shillings. Also noted was the find of the chair believed to have sat Charles I during his Westminster trial in 1649, likely destined for permanent display at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Charles I
Westminster Ha
Moreton-in- Marsh
Gloucestershire
Vietorts and Albert Museum
Kensimgtes
Tix
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Mr. A. Moir
Keolaneska
Wits
Avance
Enewidis
W.A. User
MR. A. AL
Kondut
A. H. McDonalds& Co
J. W. Wheatley
J. Kramer
Morawa
UST
H Millett
Oppasti Cub Hotel Ceraliton
Ernest F. Marchanter
Ventars Anetraiat
Marise Terrase
Geruitian
Murdoch
G. Fallo
Exybert Bootmaker & Repaizer
Marisa ‘Terrace
Union Hank
Prompizem
WOW Ready
Chapman
No. L
P. W. Torrance
Geraldtor
Will Weit
Northampton
Sylvie
Grantown House
Uigeretian
Tobstoon
London
EF Sander
Mater Uipesign
OIL & Gressh
Koolinda
Fremantle
Daewix
Porta
Por Freight
Passige
Anglican Church
Marra Tarra
Narra Tarra
Lieunne
Axophen
Henry Hyde
Gruocder
George Borland
Grastfed Bey
G. A
Licessing Court
Charles Gibman
Jar
G. A. Enstangh
IML
Bermerie Stitel
Sieven Caut
H. McCallum
Mitshell
Thane Dia Viete
Anv
Hank
Ote
Remmmoere
Tee
Tesse M. Brown
Teh
Meliews
Teelinies Ao
Weeters
Tars
Cre
Railway Department
Ite
Aleo
Athletic Caentvala
Gerakites
Chataecette
Meckstiton
Hamertabely
Aed Etrogets
Abiton
Paris
Main Roads Board Administration
Iack
Cote
Mary Shralieh
Royal Mist
Canada
Vecchia
Oswell
LEM Ny
Bagley 2S
Dad
HIG Company
Tad Maset
H. B. Curlewis
Tis Bas
Mooi Sal
Worthampton
Momly
Beales
Mayerson
Hemes
Jeirle
Sue
Nhe
Bea
Wolonel
Indy
Ead
Whikaway
Walkaway Market
Elder, Mite & CO
Dalgety & CO
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