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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
3
Australia declared at 308 for 0 with Tunings scoring. East of Scotland bowler Everett took three for 20 as Australia defeated East of Perth by six wickets. The Perth centenary match celebrated cricket history in Glaw sr. competition details are partially legible with several OCR errors.
Saturday acceptances list hurdles and canning purse races with multiple divisions. Entries include Teo miles pace event, Second Division canning purse, Flying wares one mile, and first division pacing. Names and prices show early odds and entrants across multiple horses and divisions.
The football club outlined costume standards for senior players and endorsed secretary actions regarding wreaths. The board approved arrangements for motor transport to Chapman and confirmed the season’s calendar with matches against Walkaway and other teams.
Weekend fixtures list for Hovers includes a nine match double header. Saturday features a clash for the minor premiership with a lineup including Rows Meon Pom Eine Hee Otanes Cook Moser Warman Hoteod Mey Ten War Ene Erasers Curter Sara Eere As.
The secretary stated correspondence had been received from the club to the Hansen Cup ties and some were deterred as the meeting discussed the reserve W. Murray and linesmen assisting the referees.
SATURDAY S MATCH AT QUEEN S PARK THINTIES TOWN PROMISES A BRISK Premier SHIP race AS Thistle clings to a slim lead with 10 points and Town trails by 3. Both sides seek victory to pull ahead while Thistle defends and Town aims to end a winless run against Thisbes as IRDA, Mr. W. watches.
Meikaurac Daly 2 Bia Exrvilevcy announces that the Duke of Tork will visit Australia to perform the ceremony marking the official opening on May 1, 1927.
Odd garbled text recounts a likely local competition with teams or participants named Chapman and Sables Orel. Despite unclear phrasing, it notes a repeat appearance and a claim of strong performance, hinting at a sports context and rivalry.
Fragmentary Reuters style notes report uncertainty around a royal ceremony involving the Duke of York and the infant Princess Elizabeth. The document hints a likely postponement or cancellation and potential future timings. Further readable lines mention a trip to Australia that is not clearly connected to the main event.
A garbled excerpt describes a life path in New York City and reflections on poetry and order. It mentions the world, rules, and the idea that life follows structures similar to verses, though details are unclear.
Springs surged in the final period, delivering a strong man-to-man defense and fast-paced scoring run that culminated in a decisive lead late in the quarter.
A concrete obelisk seven feet square at the base rises two feet six inches from a firm foundation on the Nullabor Plain. It stands six feet six inches tall with red copper reinforcing and steel ties, bearing Western Australia 1926 and South Australia 1936 plaques.
The item reports on extended local strife over public spending and infrastructure delays. It notes a Retail Vigilance movement, a push for Prohibition centenary, and complaints about uncompleted road works. It cites Pat and Mike in a street scene and references government handling, funding cuts, and driver troubles from unfinished leveling.
A garbled OCR note mentions shoplifting and large homes, with unclear names and places. The readable fragment implies a local crime brief about theft affecting substantial residences, but exact details are not recoverable.
UTAKABRA MARKETS AND COMPANY LIMITED reports varied ownership and sales of sheep including 440 ewes and 190 ewes with multiple classifications. Prices and lots noted alongside figures for wethers and rams, with further deliveries announced by the Dalgety Company Limited in Geraldton.
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