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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1925
Page
2
Birth announcements for Mrs A O'Malley of Champion Road Geraldton on May 8 and 10 and a memorial note for Alfred Garfoot dated June 10 1924 from his wife and children mark a Geraldton maternity home era.
A local notice in TurSdat reports Hertwicke's announces engagement of Mine Fox to oversee a scheme at Quality House Hay Market. The piece mentions a forthcoming story “Thy Home of Met Fathers” by T Bridges and notes a separate fire incident at Battle Wow where fumes confined to a shingled roof and a chimney were compromised, quickly controlled by two extinguishers.
A Geraldton region round of notices reports a hotel union meeting at the Club Hotel, a Geraldton breach meeting in Druida Hall, Labor and Retail interests, and a plan for a Xray plant at Carnarvon with government funding hoped. Wires outline new radio news service and a French astronomer’s death, plus local social notes and a stray brick eagle incident near Aberdounshire.
Lechiel notes two league games left for the holiday period as East Perth and Perth draw a large Perth Oval crowd. Perth leads late, Exat Perth scoring 11 to 5, Bonny Campbell nets five for the winners with Evans four. At Fremantle East Fremantle defeats Souther 1.12 to 7.29, Rhoedy and Talbot each three goals, Jo Campbell four for the losers. South Australian team to arrive July 10, WA representatives depart July 19 for interstate matches. West Perth to tour Tasmania later in the week. Crowd described as large after a tense game. Subiaco secured their first win.
Fragmented reports show two mb-branches the Yar and Hoffman adopting council-backed positions amid disqualification battles for 3 Hughes as general secretary. State Executive actions loom with injunctions threatened and possible drastic measures to enforce authority.
Oswell's advertises white sheeting 54 in at 1/9 yard and 2/9 yard wide, pillow slips, calico, flannelette, pajama cloth, toweling, and linen items in a varied open stock sale with pricing per yard or piece. Includes Horrockses calico, grey flannelette, striped pajamas cloth, and large sizes noted.
Desert meeting of the Geraldton Wandering Club last night showed strong attendance and vigorous debate. Truscott presided as officers outlined membership growth, finances, and club improvements including two sets of surf boards and race regulations. WAASA affiliation, junior and ladies clubs, dances, and a successful Carnival were highlighted, along with plans for next season and improvements to facilities and programs.
In Oxenham v Shannon, Morrisby argued fresh evidence about a letter alleging cattle placement in plaintiff leads to miscarriage of justice. Witnesses varied on contents and timing. the court found no substantial link to prejudice and refused a new trial. Postpone on costs and a 21 day stay was granted.
A morning Communion service at St John's Church drew many communicants and welcomed several into full church membership. Mire Treve Lent sang Nearer My God to Thee in the evening. A social afternoon is planned for Saturday the 20th in the church hall and grounds to raise funds for the school. Guild musical events and stalls raised about £14 for church furniture improvements. Members and helpers were thanked. The programme featured soloists Jean Norman Irene Lun and others. The Guild plans further meetings and a series titled Great Questions with further talks next Sunday.
A fragmented report describes a June test event involving Drover Mick Mirwars and a 4000 wetness reading linked to Bede tah om actuast of McKeamm Rew. It mentions George McKeams and Jae Ab reruening Se Tele See een me Fedora in a general work setting with Ms. G and HL Bund noted among speakers. The passage is unclear but places an arrival at instow to meet Dean Mr. Wi in May WW.
Patrons prepare for a screening at Kang Theatre tonight featuring The Thief of Bagdad. The program includes Leatrice Joy and Charles Bickford with Oswald De Mame listed among the cast.
A fragmentary note cites Mr W C Hill railing at railway inadequacy hindering fruit growing and pastoral development. The text critiques the rail network as insufficient for local commerce and agriculture.
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