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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
2
Tenders are invited for a 12 month supply of firewood to Dongerm TM Flour Mill in Victoria District Cooperative Fat Coy LyD. Specifications describe long logs at least 6 feet long and under 8 inches diameter at the small end, mixed dry area. Tender closes 21 May. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
In memoriam notices for Geraldson Price and Alfred John Perejuan detail family references and dates. Emme Jape Maker and O Malley memorial lines note ages and sentiments. several entries reference Mary Vout and religious prayers for souls.
Afr and Mrs EE Litton thank Mrs Brady My Medyushi 6 Woodford Mrs O Dea and Dr for kindness during their recent bereavement.
The May 5 1025 issue records plans for a visit by Hon M F Tray Minister for Mines to Mar chiroom East Murchison and Yalguu gobliichia, with a likely early next month departure. It also notes a cricket match where W McKendy Grant scored 30 runs for Orange Free State and other health department correspondence and local travel notes.
Advertisement notes charges for ladies waiting at Gerablen and District Maternity Home with weekly rates of 10 shillings for main accommodation and 25/37 for second-class. It hints possible fee reductions later. Also reports a fire incident injuring an athlete at a Labour Day picnic, with a funeral at Anglicnman cemetery attended by notable figures.
The engagement is announced between Horton Hortce Alfred son of Mr and Mrs N B Poet Ardingly and Elizabeth Munro Betty daughter of Mr and Mrs W Struthers The Butts Curdrvs Dampartonshire Seotiamd The Colonial Bees Mr TM Drew the Minister for Railways Str J C Wilcock the Hon J W Hickes MLC set A EL Gree MLIELK returning to Perth by evewiity trails Mr Grees intends a visit to the Murchinen districts before returning East
Air J Wy Bickey once led health policy in Victoria as ministers debated funding for country hospitals. The Ministry proposed a wages bond and a totalisator to raise funds, noting cost of maintaining scarce hospitals and existing grants of £110,000, with New South Wales earning £808,000 from the tote. Officials warned gambling legality concerns and police searches recounted a wandering man named Letujth Hie Doles from Trelausl, ending at Adelide Hospital. Senate papers in Washington also highlighted a flood of unused documents and waste paper amid legislative strain.
A cholerate crowd attended the opening week of the season on Sunday as Railways faced Fire Brigade in a tight contest. Both sides showed new players and solid debuts amid heavy ground conditions, with McKay and J Thomas among scorers and O Malley and Smith delivering key plays for the Railway side. The first half saw Railways gain a few goals and behinds, while the Fire Brigade defended bravely and answered with timely points. The second half featured sustained attacks and defensive pressure, ending with Railways narrowly ahead and several standout performances from league debuts and veterans alike.
Prominent players Ai Rowe A Pym Whitney McKay and J Thomas starred for the winners as five brigades beat a rival team 6 goals 7 behinds to 4 10. West Perth led 12 13 to 7 9 against Weat Perth in a sunny district match. Premantle Hosta defeated by East Perth with Gallagher and Campbell contributing. Interstates loom with South Australia set to meet Western Australia in Perth June 20 and a return match in Adelaide July 23. The West Australian team heads to Melbourne late July.
A Western Australian district letter defends the Nabawah meeting resolutions. Drew insists the claims against the government and land policy are unfounded, cites ongoing land settlement measures, and condemns attempts to push a Mullow railway without proper support. He asserts no public funds should favor land gamblers and defends current road board gains under the Labor government.
Readable fragments list Oswell's winter stock with prices on ladies garments and menswear. Includes double width satin Goffre, Silk Crops, Crepe Brocade, Duchess Mousseline, printed Pugi silk, tweeds, and wool suits. Indicates seasonal offerings, low prices, and a large range of fashions for men and children.
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