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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
2
A Perth court case involves Robert Georg accused of buying and keeping an Aboriginal woman in a rough, coercive manner at his residence. The report notes testimonies about the couple’s living situation and surrounding allegations, with scattered courtroom references and details of the proceedings through a fortnights’ coverage.
A busy Geraldton page reports a boxing match set for the Town Hall with a twenty two minute round contest featuring Camly and notes on local sport, including the Four-Oared Crew event and town announcements. It covers holiday observances, beef market tensions, public notices, and inquest arrangements, plus oblique references to community figures and upcoming lectures.
The page itemizes Oswell's cold weather groceries and notes a mining borehole at Wilms-Wish, with details on depth and Perth examination. It also covers wheat cargo records from Australia to Naples, comparing 1918 tonnage and previous records, plus currency debate notes and local correspondence.
A garbled report covers a meeting about boundary matters involving the Brigades Waller Hieilways Gove and Alem. Delegates discuss proposed boundary changes, railways, and safety, with unclear details and no clear outcome.
Readable text lists seasonable winter drapery and clothing items at OSWELLS including coats hats scarves and jumpers. Items feature prices such as 38 for fur collar pieces and 11/6 for scarves along with blankets rugs and blankets. Also advertised are full stock of weather clothing and millinery for ladies and children with varied sizes and styles.
Local blurb notes Jackie Coogan appearing in a circus and tar show with varied acts. Descriptions imply a lavish performance featuring notable entertainers and stunts though the text is fragmented and hard to parse. The piece mentions audience excitement and the era's sensational showmanship.
In a tense local clash, RamgeeeT aims to halt the Thistle run while Hurlamt and Swit Awd Koma push for decisive victories. Players listed include key rivals and notable scorers from both sides ahead of a planned showdown.
Fragmentary report of a swimming and track event at Northam on 12 Veorhere with vague scores and lines. Mentions teams or individuals such as Want toe Nebows and Bert Japp, plus references to spectators and conditions, but many words are garbled and names unclear.
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