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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
6
Official notice from Northampton election authorities calling for nominations in the Central Ward and South Ward. Details include filing deadlines, required signatures, and the process for candidate submission, with addresses and officer names for the nomination and election procedures.
In an overheard tangle of whispers and clipped speech a complex social drama unfolds around Anthea Jardine and her guardianship. Neighbors, family, and suitors contend over control of her life and will while rumors of a rival match with Keith Jardine swirl amid hospital, travel, and courtly intrigue.
The first series of matches in the Upper Chapman cricket association concluded with Yona No. 1 facing A, Miris and Phe Bears among top performers. Four batsmen contributed to a total, while notable bowlers kept the runs in check. Captain T. Wickes led the side as injuries and substitutions influenced the lineup. several players posted double figure scores in a steady, although low-scoring, contest.
The document appears to announce an election and road district items with names and locations garbled. It references Upper Chapman Road, multiple ward areas, and a secretary position, with dates suggesting a March meeting and election notice procedures.
The Geraldton Road Board announces a nomination meeting for the Sonite and East Ward of the Geraldton Road Board. It will be held on the eleventh day of March at the office of the Homrly BE Durticher Street Veruddien. Nominees must file by the close of business on the thirtieth day of March.
The Geraldton Cycle Club adjusted its event plan for the season due to worsening weather, moving to short distance trials for the remainder of summer. The Sunday test will proceed with riders facing distances and handicaps, including McKillop and McAuliffe among noted entrants, while junior riders receive handicap starts.
A distorted OCR fragment notes Elizabeth H in 168 performing a civic act at a tax event, with archaic phrasing about paying dues and beards. The text is incomplete and lacks clear details, but references a citizen’s payment and a customary town practice.
The notice calls for tenders for several works including sands, chrome, lagernoll mine merkuthares and related works with separate price schedules. Tenderers must submit sealed offers with cheque deposits and pay a specified amount upon acceptance. Tenders close at 2 pm on Friday March 28 at the Clerk of Courts office negotiations.
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