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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
2
March 30 report covers a Mayoral Parlour meeting on the Visiting Nerec Scheme, weather outlook south-westerly winds, Geraldton shipping movements featuring vessels like Ville Delets and Barrington Court, and school holiday closings on Good Friday Easter Monday and Labour Day. Also notes Royal Commission mining visits planned, Maternity Flame fundraising, and upcoming shipping departures.
Geraldton Land Selection Board met this morning granting Victoria Location 229 in Bindon area to Co. B. Pearson and Victoria Location near Pinthareka to H. R. Witt acting as district high school teachers extend thanks to parents and friends for support at a Saturday event. Local court heard an application by Geraldton Read Board to sell unpaid land parcels. opposing party absent. Community notes cover Girl Guides formation, ministerial visits to mines, and St John’s Presbyterian Church activities with young worshippers league.
Melbourne court reports show rising shoplifting among untrustworthy women at Myers in Bourke Street. An elderly suspect hid items at home after a police sting uncovered 44 pairs of gloves 24 silk handkerchiefs and 20 bottles of perfume among other goods with an estimated value around £150.
A large crowd gathered at Town Hall Inst to hear Melbourne speaker Mr. J Long advocate prohibition. He argued national economic grounds and cited alcohol as a cause of poverty accidents and crime while noting breweries and employment figures in Western Australia.
A review lauds Christine of the Hungry Heart with an all star cast led by Floresce Victor and Victor Christine in a vivid dramatic romance. The program also features The Book Code, Yall si cast at the Queen, and Chechalicos plus Fighting Blood boxing and variety acts with Bert Hares and The Cricketing number.
The eighteenth half-yearly meeting at the Commerestth Hotel shows a chairing absence but the board reports a profit of £590 5s 1d after expenses. Sales rise to 520 gallons with an increased turnover, while discounts and balance sheets reflect the firm’s wartime position. the Eliott ale and stout maintain high sales despite a thinned overall business.
An unclear source discusses forming two leagues of at least three clubs in different communities. Players and associations consider costs and membership, aiming to support statewide tournamentship and ensure eligible players compete. A faction questions feasibility and potential benefits of a unified federation.
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