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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
2
A scattered report highlights fines for a weed case, hockey match notes, town greetings to Sergeant Thomas, and town entertainment and mining updates. It covers remarks by officials, charges, and local sentiments, plus a glimpse of a theatre program and shearer and sheep yard activity.
Local and general news note a banquet held in honor of relieved soldiers. Owing to an of an amplified event, the returned cases were celebrated at night with remarks and camaraderie.
Bargain list describes apparel and fabric discounts at Oswell’s featuring double back nails, cashmerestts yard goods, natural and wool shirts, waterproof coats, gabardine showerproofs, and men's wear priced to clear. Includes overcoats, truners, and boots with deep discounts, urging shoppers to visit for reduced prices.
The Geizialua Bille Club sets a Sunday July event over 100 and 900 yard ranges with usual prizes and a Rome and home match against the Broome Bilee Club. Reports of prior matches with Brocent will appear, while the Broome win over Gerldten is noted and next Saturday’s match aims to even meters. Appreciation by Returned Soldiers marks soldiers funds support with Mrs H Thomas and an enjoyable musical programme. A dance concluded the proceedings as Mr PJ Cohen, owner of Mrs Thomas, thanked the returned soldiers. The report also mentions a Me Robert Gould incident and a sale of Tamworth breed stock. An update on the Hampton mining industry notes doubts about lead revival and market surplus, with under-secretary correspondence dated July 10 1919.
An obituary recounts the life of a Perth born settler of long farming experience. He joined partnerships in 1800 and later leased property, leaving a widow and four sons Charles James, Frank George, Al Walter and Wilfred Henry. Pallbearers and many friends attended the grave, with a long list of mourners and well wishers cited.
Walkaway hosted Geraldon Rovers with a fast open game. Rovers won 6 goals 9 behinds to Walkaway 4 goals 9 behinds, led by Jones and Beede, while Shepheard Bell Glendimnms Car veagh and Beede starred for the visitors.
The report describes the start of Delgegy and Co Ltd in Geraldton with Mr J 8 Opinemgns appointed judge of the Nether- prmehes. It covers the vessel journey by Mr E, sergeant AD Carton, and family passengers aboard the Wengen Mal Bake bound for Port. The event includes troops and officials, with ceremony and welcomed reactions as the ship leaves, and notes on personnel such as Sergeant Kim Holes and Privates O Bowden among others.
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