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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1924
Page
2
The Alderton Guardian announces its Christmas number for November and invites submissions of short stories and verse with payment at schedule rates. It notes new features, advertising space, and plans to involve public officials and local residents while outlining the editorial direction and funding for contributors.
The article traces internal strife within the Country Party before the last general election, noting splits that altered ministries and damaged electoral support. It argues dissension risks weakening parliamentary strength, urges reforms to party structure and executive endorsement, and highlights the Greenough contest as a symbol of party fragility.
Local and general notes describe the Victoria District Agricultural Show tonight through a Council Chamber meeting in Geraldton on the 23rd at 7 pm. Various city activities include a Nabawa trip discussion, wireless station communication with ships, and Junior Soccer Cup planning with Rangers Town.
A Paris telegram reports Unieuska killed her fiance in a Ville Quit hospital after his agony from incurable cancer. Jean Zozowski, a novelist, was in Paris for treatment when Unieuska allegedly aided his recovery with a self harm act. He died. she was placed under arrest in hospital and later charged in a city court with wife desertion.
Since Saturday rain has fallen across districts including Carnarvon Sharks Bay Meekatharra Cue Yalgoo Mount Magnet Sandstone and Wandina with totals up to 122 points in some stations. Coroner's inquest at Mullewa convicts death by accidental shooting of Henry Groth on July 12 1924 found no person to blame. A separate inquest at Mullewa on July 7 found Joseph McDermott drowned in a well on his property with no evidence of foul play.
The Upper Chapman Road Board held its July meeting with Chairman F L Maynard presiding. Payments of £882 7s 3d were approved. A new dog registration form was announced and strict enforcement urged. A £5000 grant request was made to connect the Yimsim area road to Mullens boundary. Planned pound and pound-keeper arrangements loom to catch roaming stock. A tax on rateable lands and townsites was fixed for 11 years to end June 1925. Road requests from Parrell Angel and Baddy were held for study. Approved works include creek repairs, road clearing, and improvements on several routes. Traction progress reported. tractor work reaches nine miles to date and will move to Geraldton main road next week.
A vessel battled violent winds and heavy seas during a wild night at sea. Reports say the storm drove the ship off course and testing crews faced perilous conditions and damage.
A severe storm battered Geraldton with rough winds and high seas. The gale damaged harbor works, boats, and masts, while several vessels broke from moorings and drifted ashore. fishermen battled waves and seaweed to recover gear and keep crafts afloat.
A partial record shows accounts totaling £ 6 13 10 and mentions Geo. traveling at lakes and J. Gall 33 Plccounts totalling £ 6 13 10. The fragment references a payment passage and a warm passed for payment, with unclear context and names.
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