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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows a municipal campaign amid tense council meetings over a costly weed problem in the town. It hints at debate on remedies and timing, with mentions of unions and necessary actions but remains unclear on specifics.
The report covers leather and beef market firmer and easing prices, a call for residents to aid the visiting nurse committee, a Friday event featuring a trophy drawn by Mewar Scoythe and Pend, and a government decision appointing a Colonial Secretary to lead a parliamentary party switch. It also notes planned visits to Greenough, the upcoming Carnarvon Prize meeting, shooting competitions, and prize money distribution for the first team matches with entries opening.
A garbled Adelaide Registes column describes mining claims near Lenmntereet and Pengelly ad Knabe, a 19th century explosion aftermath, and a double funeral in Perth with widow Janet Braton. It notes a long-ago miner He Yene of Wallan Mines and a complex sequence of deaths and burials in early colonial Australia.
The report notes the death of Mr T J Camm aged 85, a long-time settler and overseer for several estates in Moongoonooks area, who traveled from Australia 29 years ago. Funeral held at Presbyterian Cemetery with Mayor Sewell and A E Grant among mourners. three sons and multiple relatives attend. The piece also mentions unsettled weather and a Wednesday court house event with a short list of items.
Football preview notes an SRITIG Association match on Wednesday with Town fielding Galvoteci Paterson Baker Gibeo May Weston Cartwright Buith E. Oart and others. Expected strong contest as teams advance in the tournament.
A letter from X Bartlett urges government action to restore Midland Railway time rates and protect Geraldton seaboard traffic. The writer condemns high freight charges, vessel delays, and inadequate Fremantle wharfage, calling for cheaper, reliable rail service to boost local business and port prosperity.
Comedian Thurston describes a convoluted night at the Hotel Australia in Sydney. He recounts meeting a friend who invited him on a “mator trap” that ended with confusion and a plan to withdraw from entertainment for a time. The episode included interruptions by others and questions about the purpose of the trip and its impact on wages and health.
Oswell's advertises a broad range of winter drapery and millinery with low prices. It lists men and boys clothing including suits, coats, trousers, shirts, pajamas, and underwear, plus blankets, curtains, and standout millinery with fashionable hats for ladies and children.
Western Australia racing notes list weights for the Moxday event at the Victoria District Turf Club with horses including Purberus Trimeria Wax Palm Some Gold Thoughtful One Hail o Flowers Coalga Jonteel Be Lo Carnamab Kundu Bor Howth Park and Sondinhar, among others, in a tentative handicap.
Reported results from a lengthy meeting at Goodwood with weather fair and attendance fair. Horses including Upneeding Light and Coolga race amid a crowded card with numerous plates and cups. Captain Cupele wins the final purse amid betting notes and a world record claim by American Girl.
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