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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text mentions dates in July and events at hotels with unclear details. It references Deraldton, Xortimupton, and a company claiming long practice in a painless service, but specifics are garbled and uncertain.
Local items report church services at Narra Tarra Homestead led by Beeler and a series of club and society notices. Also covered are hospital appeals, a Methodist anniversary, railway loading siding discussions, a trial for theft at Kalgoorlie, and remarks on North West cotton prices and local recreation ground efforts at Bluff Point and Chapmanite society.
Chartey and Syd PAS sea the good work, praised by Patersu. Departure from Ger. Ablton by tomorrow night’s train marks a farewell for the two members, with a fountain mounted in honor of their service.
The readable fragments mention a capital city setting and a formal location or center. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are present, leaving the exact event obscure.
A fragmented note lists films and stars including Charley, Butterly, and The Gilded Matterly at Monte Carlo, with Helena and a Western cast featuring Bert Lyell Sinnetty Gordon. It mentions the London production and a strong original story by Will Lambert, produced by Gibson and Marian Nixes.
A notorious Austrian count known as Master Sheik wooed and married several wealthy women across cities. He posed as a doctor, used fake titles, and fled with jewels worth thousands, while tip money to watchmen betrayed his identity as Carl Fischer. Police traced his life from widow to wife and back, detailing elopements and high profile marriages amid luxury.
A severe storm caused widespread washouts and riverine damage. Major routes Great Southern Eastern and Dench Boer saw many washaways severing bridges and culverts near York Bruce Bark and surrounding towns. Rail traffic delayed as crews patched lines and resumed services.
Perth July 22 heavy rains flood the coast as dinghies and flat boats ply the jetty area. Water overwhelms Shryock Street sectors and nearby jetty, causing disruption to night traffic and local fairs.
Flood waters driven from the houes by high tides and rising rivers force residents to evacuate. About forty families are prepared to leave as water reaches verandahs and threatens stores. The level nears the bridge near the overpass as authorities monitor openings and anticipate more action tonight.
A fragment recounts anchoring in the bay and coming alongside this morning. The narrator notes passengers’ clothing, ship behavior, and rough seas with high winds. They describe weather, ship mantle, and difficult tasks to sail toward shore, mentioning passengers and the vessel’s appearance.
Captain Hughes reports the ship and crew fared well during a tough voyage from Fremantle to Geraldton. Winds and heavy seas tested the vessel, with one knot progress at times and safety precautions offshore. No serious damage occurred, though gusts and squalls caused cautious navigation and a bumpy passage.
The imble Bar Geld Stonette of Adelaide has taken an option on a property 11 miles northeast of the min homestead and has tasked Mr. William Bestwick to report on it. A recent report by Assistant State Mining Engineer Mr. K. Wilson notes two similar abasfts and trustees on gold mining leases, with costean extracts showing an average value of 0.174 dwt per tem over a ft width. It was decided that a member or associate uns limit handicap prevents entry until they have calidet necessary qualification for modern plans. 44, wewbers 60 for 9 Boles, and nepoenatoos 5S, 7 will be held monthly. In meat Saturday, prizes for the best grow score will be awarded, with notes that competitions rise to the second matehen stage as in today’s papers.
The Geraldton Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting with Mr G Lester presiding. Reports and balance sheet were received, income for the year reached £910 17s 1d, expenditure £899 4s 8d, leaving a surplus of £11 12s 5d. Library repairs cost £35 11s, volumes lent 246 bringing total books to 4,400. Membership stood at 320 with ongoing subscription efforts, twelve meetings held, and officers and committees listed. The vote of thanks was given to the committee, and notes on letting rooms, billard tables, and future plans were discussed. The Times commentary on broader political matters followed.
Market report notes scarce supply and varied cattle quality. Derby district stock from the Derby area shows price ranges from best quality heavy bulls to plain store cattle, with Dalgety and Elder Semiti selling 255 and 225 cattle respectively. Previous sale benchmarks cited include best quality beef at 30 shillings per 100 pounds and good quality around 45 shillings.
Ehler Stith and Co Limited issued a monthly market report at Walkaway noting attendance low but a fair clearance achieved amid uncertain demand. The summary reflects owners’ concerns and uneven supply for certain lines with key details unclear due to fragmented text.
A crowd gathered at Hatarlay night to bid farewell to Miss Mills, traveling to America aboard a train bound for the Eastern route. Her father accompanied her along barriers as she exchanged warm handshakes with well-wishers, receiving a kindly tribute from the platform community.
A brief note announces a new light motor care service in town promising affordable pricing. The item hints at lower costs and a better standard of care, urging readers to consider the offering without detailing specific services or hours.
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