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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

2

Civic Reception for Mr Hickey at Council Chambers

Public notices announce a civic reception for J W Hickey honoring his twelve years representing the county in the Legislative Assembly. Residents are invited to attend at Christ Church Girls Club event and parish hall, with impersonations, a gram mayle dine, and planned entertainment. A village tonic advertisement closes the notice.

Hickey Hiv J. W. Hickey Counett Christ Church Hell On Thurelay Beth Xomthenien

Geraldton Daily Notices and Local Events Summary

Geraldton club meetings, including a committee gathering at Mr Diurdorh’s room tonight. British Football Association action sighted with a winning number to claim at the Murchum Inn. Lands Board appointment notices discussed in Legislative Council at Perth and Geraldton. Gala ball plans at Town Hall for a dress event to fund yacht club. Maternity Ball planned at Town Hall June 23 to aid district funds. Weather forecast warns west and southwest gusts, rough seas near the coast, cooling South Indian Derma approach. Ex-Geraldton residents Harvey and Vine preparing to move back to Geraldton area. Sage and parsley crops noted opposite Mr F.T. Gacdiser’s holdings. Fremantle regatta highlights German amateur crew’s strong showing with Geraldton crews improving. Junior year races feature competitive rowing with Wests Rama and Geraldton’s squads, noting close finishes and ongoing improvement.

Gershites Bewers Fremantle Germtan Amatews Eritica Aguimet Beli Gerakitin Intercel Gerakites Ami Somron A. L. Walker W. Kempton W. Elliot Geraldon View Chews Alton Geraldton Weete Ada Swaes Rama Bram Ray Lentz Baton A. Curliwis Serums Aln-A Guus

Reappearance of De Raina followed by Kings Theatre show

Reappearance of De Raina and Dexe-Vadeville followers at the Kings Theatre on Halander and Monday nights. The two artists De Heine and Disi nein performed with lively songs and dances, drawing joy from the audience. A later note mentions Mott Point Hall where a jovial gathering featured a chocolate prize and the mayor will open completed electric lighting with plans for more improvements and stage renovation.

de Raina Cod Dexe Vadeville Halandar de Heine Ysir Mott Point Hall Slut Vent Kalniéwun E. Brand G. E. Sew¢il M Seein

Notable Visitors and Local Honours At Northampton

Me E Mall MLC and Mr J W Hiskey arrived in Herikitom by the morning's Veni Mra AWE Williame entered Resetir Wiepital for a speedy recovery Mr A E Willan ran tween in Moselin Hospital with a satisfactory program Hirtiey to visit Northampton Nama county and attend a civic ALP event at Cathedral Mall Wickey attends Perks cat Tuesday for a meeting of the 4WA executive Henry Jobe Shevhas the Federal Treasurer’s secretary received cable. Earle Page expresses confidence in his work

E. Mall J. W. Hiskey Homsrary Herikitom Mra Awe Williame Emil A. E. Willan Moselin Ale Hirtiey Northampton ALP Cathedral Mall Wickey Tydaey W.A Henry Jobe Shevhas W. Mh. Bhechaw Geraldwa Earle Page Rypuses

GIRTLES REACHES DARWIN

Darwin records show Tilt Birtlen arriving at Darwin under customs control. He was moved to a living accommodation and processed as part of a 5,300 mile journey that began in October.

Darwin Tilt Birtlen

Darwin to Melbourne by car cracks world overland record

Dervis Jone 12 travelled 13307 miles through many foreign countries on a Darwins route to Melbourne. Customs authorities demand duty on the car and will not release it until paid. Birtles protests the vehicle is not subject to duty, citing the overland Australia to Melbourne record.

Dervis Jone Rasie Qfciakiom Australia McOrd Darwin Mebourne Cron

Land Seekers Trail Near Lake Fox Rescue

Two young men from Herth ventured into the Liks King country near Lake Fox seeking exploration. Their compass failed and a broken motor left them stranded after camping a night. Exhausted, they walked toward Newdegate about 55 miles away, crawled under brush for shelter, and after 20 miles a motorist found them and guided them to News get where authorities assisted and they returned home safely.

Herth King Lake Fox Newdegate Bey Haversthorpe

Women Smokers Rise as Cigarette Habit Grows in England

An English press note reports a rising smoking rate among women, with a cited figure showing significant growth attributed to tobacco appeals. Clergy and outdoor workers are described as heavy smokers, while an interview reference notes cross cultural differences in female smoking prevalence and societal attitudes.

Jane Notting Bom John Player Bons Bohlicrend Seo Lincelge Tery Muuch Mint Chigueettin Mugy Tu Laatan Tetograph Mple Pan Amott Igweetty

Geraldton Week idea discussed by town sporting bodies

A meeting at Cowpell Chambers with Geraldton and Kalgoorlie representatives proposed a Geraldton Week to promote the town, tourism, and local business. They planned sports, entertainment, and public events to attract visitors, with profits funding recreation-ground improvements and a caretaker position, aiming for late January and broader district involvement.

Commonwealth Reli Kalgeorlie Woatave Cowpell Kepy Hollow Davis Geraldtom Gerahitos Albesy Geraldton Gowkd Ewes O. McCrae Gerald von Club Wil A. G. Wents Albany Kalgoerlie Nalpoerlie Mt Geralites Rommiry Tate Verkizon Homen R. Davin Bedicr Merv Trigg Aeeiind J. Groowter

Oswell's Winter Groceries Promote Local Movement

Delegates join executive committee as Oswell's advertises seasonable groceries and sport attractions. Geraldton council discusses a paid position, reviving club interest, and potential State Championship event with aims to boost town activity and tourism. A flyer advertises the next meeting set for June 25.

Halfurr Geraldton Porte Ulub Er Ulton Eloun Casried Umanianwusty Mrcus Truscott Mwitmueing Club Ian Lech

Night Show Highlights At The Metro Theatre Tonight

The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Special film The Fire Brigade screens tonight with dramatic rooftop rescues and a child in peril as firemen battle a five story orphanage blaze. Also featured is the British production Hopes of Picardy focusing on World War I frontline scenes and Earl Haig’s tactics. Other attractions include White Gold starring Jetta Goudal and The Phantom at Wilson, plus The Wowamitc Axe and Keele Howes in Weekend attractions.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fire Brigade Berr Los Angeles International Order of Fire Ku Inveira William Nigh Binse Picardy Gene Wewt Earl Haig Howard de Mille Jetta Goutal Shere W Ranch Arizona Wilson Amt Keele Howes Laurie Trower Screems Batuniay

Lloyds Insurance and the World of Marine Risk

An overview of Lloyds in Britain, tracing its evolution from mainly marine insurance to a broad risk market. The piece notes varied lines from fire and theft to aviation, war, and exotic contingencies, highlighting Lloyds distinctive underwriters, global reach, and ceremonial traditions.

Lloyd's Ideyd’s Lloyd's Elaia Fiewne Amd Cems Lioyu Hiskler England Australia Wiker Roma Thew Aft

Winter coats and millinery at reduced prices

A local retailer advertises ladies and children's winter coats from 21 shillings, fur trimmed coats, and fashionable halens. A large consign ment features ladies ready-to-wear from 21 to 35 shillings, trim models at 25 30 35 and 40 shillings, plus winter frocks up to 42 shillings. Also offered are dress materials, flannel, velvet, and Thibet cloaks and black fur stoles in various prices.

Great Mew Wise Dam Construction Wins Tender

The British firm Sir John Jackson secured the low bid for the Nile dam at Neg Ho judi ahead of Cerna Hialian French and American firms. The project cost just over £2,000,000 and includes a wide dam base, long construction timeline, and substantial quantities of cement, timber piles, and sluice gates.

Sir John Jackson Loweeb Nile Dam Neg Hojudi Cerna Hialian America Jong Aint Urea

Boxing match details and wager dispute noted

A garbled report describes a boxing scene with mentions of a side wager of £50 and a potential bout collapse. Names and clear outcomes are missing, leaving the program outline as an unclear, partial reference to a boxing event and related wagers.

Grosulee Amther Wall Reem Bexer

REXT WEEK S BIO ATTRACTOR AT OFIER SHOW

A damaged OCR reads a theater program listing actors Mellie Katie Manel Kautt Fi neo Sutherland Jack Kearns and Durval Thomas, with an eight member supporting company. It promotes an event titled the Demon at Destans featuring a ballet and lighting, with a 10 o clock performance and matinee on the 22nd.

Fromier Dame Mellie Katie Manel Kautt Sig Fineo Sutherland Qeem Jack Kearns Bawa Durval Thomas Destans Imatbadingr Amd Seemie Alipete Peicester

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