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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
2
Winds clear and sunny mark the Owe region with new owners and winter sales opening. Cyclist footpath dangers prompt enforcement as theatre and radio attractions plan July shows and Tillocks products sponsor free demonstrations at Gerahlion Coopers stores.
A Town Hall Children’s Ball is planned for July 1 with an early evening program. An extensive supper and a special Indies Committee for Tiny Tots will let parents enjoy the gallery. A rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday afternoon after the eveo work.
The article notes the engagement of Phyllix Baker of Aerakium WA to Jah Cecil, second wife of Maw and the Into A. J. Viewer of Mulevim Street. It also mentions Acting-Premier Hon. J. C. Willenek visiting Gerabiton on constituency business and Walloork planning to remain in Melbourne until late next week.
Captain Kingsford Smith and Corporal Lim complete a non-stop leg over Australia arriving at Minitys 80 miles from Carnarvon at 540 on Friday night after a 400 mile flight from Broome. Heavy rain at Carnarvon delayed takeoff and Geraldton was passed at 2:15 pm as weather hindered plans to drop a package at Fembiton.
The text lists multiple services across churches including Presbyterian and Wesley, led by Rev. William Keekie, with Holy Communion at 8 am and evening services at 7:30 pm. It notes choir performances and youth activities under various parish supervision, with worship at Christ Church and Wesley Church tomorrow.
A garbled, clipped passage scorns moral laxity and gossip about marriages and impropriety. The text riffs on loyalty, kings, and scandal, using strained phrasing to mock judgments and social norms.
On Sunday June 19 the Dindilos Football Club visited to play the leral team before a large crowd. Northamptos won 11 goals 6 funds to 1 goal 3 Pebinis as Qu Monday’s farewell social honored Mr Aukdows leaving for Verkoop. A village ball at The King's Hall raised over £21 to relieve debt and features speeches, singing, and raffles. Local festivities reflect community, with Mr Ashdown and Mrs Ashdown recognized for service and good wishes extended to the departing pair.
In a public address the Mayor and Minister discussed railway and water projects for the Geraldton region. They praised Willcock for railway leadership and outlined plans for Quarries and Wiluna Reservoir expansion, plus a new airport and dredging efforts to boost trade at the port.
The report notes slower land settlement may occur if the 13 baker average slows. It discusses the Victoria district tallying higher momentum, white peak quarry transfer, and harbour works funding. The Main Roads Board recommends Chapman road expenditure while Commonwealth approval remains a hurdle. Discussions cover the Victorian reservoir scale and potential rail routes as part of developmental road debates.
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