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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
2
Jos Johnston Tailor and Mercer introduces a fine range of Australian and English worsted suitings including Albany serges, plus underwear and Australian knitting mills goods. Jaeger socks, Pelaco shirts and pyjamas offered. Ready to wear suits from 56 shillings. Hats and dyes promoted.
Frunster family requests condolences and tributes for loved husband and uncle killed in war, with thanks for letters and cards. Also memorial notice for Betty Rose, died June 1923, with family invitation to remember her and send thoughts to the grieving parents and siblings.
Local notes report a delayed creek flow toward Wicherina dam and a football challenge set for next Sunday in July. It lists court cases, mining updates, and rainfall totals across Geraldton district with several named individuals and firms.
Misspelled names obscure facts but article notes Mr and Mrs E Kenich on a night train to Perth. It mentions Keateh, once a teller at Union Bank in Gerukites, transferred to Perth with unclear dates or reasons and cites a question about working conditions.
Report notes strong international tie in cinema with PosTen and Paris background. Critics in New York call the release among the most provocative ever filmed, sparking debate over artistic stance and public reception.
A wedding aboard an Atlantic liner involves Mim Heirs Mazen and her spouse with a chaplain and ship orchestra to perform. Reportedly the event coincides with stock market discussions in London and New York, amid mentions of Daltons profit from wheat dealings and assorted international money flows aboard the vessel. The ceremony, wedding garments, and rings are noted as shipboard items.
A memorial tablet was unveiled at the Geraldton Fire Station by the Gersiaten Volunteer Fire Brigade to honor Joseph Henry Puddey later Captain of the Geraldton Brigade. The ceremony featured remarks by M. O Neil, J. W. Hicke, J. M. Lambourne, and others, praising his long service and sport achievements. The inscription commemorates a man loved by the community and a notable figure in local fire and athletic history.
At a Sunday ceremony at the Fire Station Mayor Elect C. E. Bowell praised Captain Puddey and presented long service medals to members including J. McDonald Captain Edmonds G. Smith and HL Thompson. Fire Brigades board officials and locals celebrated the volunteer movement with toasts and reminiscences of past deeds and Geraldton’s eight performance.
The Australian Labor Party executive meeting adjourned amid claims of expulsion for G Rye secretary of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union. A.J. Watts led the motion with a 13 to 10 vote as rioting and stonewalling flared before adjournment and the fate of Rye’s official roles remained uncertain.
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