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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1921
Page
2
Geraldton residents express thanks for expressions of sympathy following a death in the family. The message from Mr Dundas and family recalls memories of Getty and mentions relatives Alcee, nephews, and sister Nailee.
Mr A Gibson of Scotland has applied for a concession to cultivate the ripa palm on the Ply River mouth in New Guinea. The plan promises 500 tons of paper weekly and 3,000,000 gallons of motor spirit annually from palm fruit, with conditions to invest at least £100,000 and create work for white and native labor, plus construction of plants, tar taries and wharfs.
Reports reveal Bunbury area officials discussing a municipal borrowing hold and a proposed morning newspaper venture joining Perth and Kalgoorlie. The session covers council efficiency, horse disposal negotiations, and the future of local services amid mixed public reaction.
The fragmentary OCR shows a football score with several errors. It mentions teams Lovera and Railwatr, referencing goals and behinds, but the exact totals are garbled. The readable parts indicate a high goal behind tally and multiple misread terms. No clear final result or full team names are recoverable.
A ragged Town side met a sturdy Rangers defense in a tightly contested match. The first goal by Thinthes sparked a brief lead as both teams showed improved form and effort, with Mangere contesting every play.
Sir E H Witteooum returned by the Bambes on Thursday after a trip to the North. Ar BW Kenteh, District Superintendent, who underwent a recent operation in Porth, is now on the move to Bunbury to recuperate. Mr KE Sacil recently went over to the eastern Bintes and is paying care.
Market notes report good supplies especially Yeartables with brisk trade. Prices listed in old rate format show varied small lots of produce and modest turnover across several items.
Acting Prime Minister Sir Joseph Cook said Commonwealth line ship layups were not preordained as global markets weaken. He cited New Zealand evidence that low demand and trade slowdowns affect fleets. Finance of the Commonwealth line showed many ships underperforming financially, though most months earnings mislead the public.
Wests and Grest clash in a Peppermist contest as Oclés notes aim for edge. The event highlights teams, venues, and a decisive outcome shaping standings and local coverage.
Stocktaking opportunity drives broad reductions across men’s wear. All-wool tweed suits and trousers see markdowns, indigo dyed pieces, and khaki work pants offered at discounted prices. Hosiery and cotton socks also reduced to clear inventory before stocktaking deadlines.
The Oswell's sale advertises drastic reductions across drapery boots and shoes, menswear, womenswear, and children's clothing. It promises very low prices on a large stock including cashmere items, winter coats, and ladies winter underwear with wide size ranges and special bargains.
The page lists racing results and betting details for Handicaps and Plates including Miss Bolo Venetian King and Second Class Plate futures. It also covers a monthly council meeting with remarks by Mr. W V and committees on commonage farming rights road repairs and land alienation, plus notes on railway and bridge upkeep and a parliamentary question about wheat pooling and unanimity thresholds.
The clipping reports late betting quoters for the Grand National Mundhe Race and details a Paris case where Desires Bucquet, a 24 year old armed man, killed two detectives in Gennevillieres before a standoff in a rag-picker’s home ending with his death.
IL Wilson Belicitor Gerakiton set for 18 o'clock noon on Thursday June 30 1921 in an official civil or legal proceeding noted for historical context.
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