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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

2

Liberal Insurance Advert Says Policyholders Protected

An Australian paper advertises The Society with liberal life and whole life policies. It claims strong bonuses and creditor protection for AMLP policyholders, listing contact details in Perth and noting addresses and representatives. The item shifts to political commentary urging careful vote in Central Province elections, highlighting Labour and anti-Labour candidates and advice on preferential voting.

Statistical Register New South Wales Nation Ath Aseum London Worll Clarees AMLP

Massey Crosse Dentists Visit Geraldton Northampton

Massey Crosse and Col. Dentists will visit Geraldton and Northampton, with all-day clinics on Thursday and Friday May 14 and 15 at the Chad Hotel in Geraldton and the Commercial Hotel in Northampton from 10 until 3 on Saturday May 15 and Sunday May 16.

Massey Crosse Mamey-Crosse & Col William Street Perth Willi Aguin Geraldtos Northampton Geraldton Chad Sorthampton Commercial Hoth

Polling Saturday for Legislative Council elections

Voters are urged to cast ballots in the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly contests. The metropolitan area is large, campaigners seek elector support, and the fate of the Upper House remains a central issue. The article notes Labour’s aims and the potential abolition debate influencing voter interest.

Legislative Council Legislative Assembly Mitro Tha Lim Labour Labour Party Rome Hays Rite Imir Weacures Labor Party Council Assembly Labor W.A Thosti

Local and General Miscellany from Geraldton

A community page reports thanks from Mrs F E McTineh for proceeds of entries and a ball at Walkaway, plus a forecast of rain in the Kimberleys and showers along the coast. It notes Charfie Chaplin’s arrival at the Post Office for a publicity event, and reports Railways v Fire Brigade in a hilltop tournament with final scores Railways 1071, Brigades 3329.

Geraldton F. E. McTineh Greesough Kimberleys Path Railways Fire Brigada Fire Brigade Om Tuomlay McDonald Rutherfort W. Beane UY Dh Cunning Bullways

Harvest Prospects Rise as Farmers Prepare Crops

Distster Radafall reports farmers are busy sowing crops and expect a good harvest. Coastal Shipping notes the Gorgon arriving from Premantie at 9:30 am, discharging 19 tons cargo and loading 506 tons flour, plus wool, skins, and other cargo. 96 rma bound for Comack, voyage to north at midnight. In Genwi of Monwws District, witnesses testified before the Licences Redaction Board on a publican’s general Became at Merina. 64,000 acres taken in three years, 32,008 in two years, 150,000 bags of wheat produced, population about 60, 100 settlers with farms within 13 miles. Farewell to Mr J Williams noted at the Mercantile Club, with praise for his six-year presidency and public service. wallet of notes presented, club memories recalled, and hopes to visit again.

Premantie Comack Genwi Monwws Cee Licumses Redaction Board Geraliton Merina J. Williams Mercantile Chub EJ. Wil W. Hatings A. J. Wil O'Neil Williams Geraldton Mewers E. Benda R. Juseph Aruak Ware

Archbishop Clune Ill in Port Augusta Travel

A Kalgoorlie telegeam reports Archbishop Clune fell ill last week after traveling to Port Augusta. He became worse en route to Kalgoorlie and was admitted to St John of God Hospital with influenza. Doctors expect a speedy recovery and plan to leave for Port within days.

Kalgoorlie Clune Port Auguste Kalpoorlie St. John of God Hospital Porth

Notable Local Theatre Week Mix of Newsreels and Plays

A local program highlights two feature films, a mystery stage play, and a Fox short with George O'Brien and Jacqueline Logan. The main feature blends camera storytelling with a strong cast, while the supporting film stars May McAvey with a Chaplin-esque swagger. The plan includes matinee runs Tuesday through Thursday with varied dramatic and musical pieces.

Pho Agaia Fox George O'Brien Jacqueline Logan May McAvey Chas'a Mamersiaen

Georgina Homestead Fire Inquiry in Greenough Courthouse

Coroner G A Eastaugh held an inquiry into the Georgina Hanversley Estate homestead fire of March 20. Witness Easy Jane Hamersley recounted awakening to a glare and, with toiling chores, escaped as the house burned. Insurance details and losses cited include £600-£800 on furniture, a £200 building policy, and personal effects including a Rubens painting.

Greenough G. A. Eastaugh Han Vreles Georgina Rimpuos A. Attorfor Hamersley

New READY-TO-WEAR HATS in felts and straws opened

An early 20th century shop announces a wide range of Hamiersen hats in felts and straws with the latest colours and fashions. Prices listed 10/8 15/6 and 21 shillings each, highlighting unequalled styles and readiness.

Hamiersen

Fire in a Mother's Room Leaves Home Untouched

Coroner reports fire in a cottage on the night of March 28, sparked by an unrecorded cause. Edward Bevon Hugh Hamersley, insurance agent, found the room ablaze at 4 am after alerting his mother. Neither the property nor belongings were insured. Hamersley had insured crops for others but not his own family. The blaze destroyed the interior. the engine at the garage was moved to safety. Police and coroner note no evidence of arson and stress that Hamersley did not seek insurance for his household.

Jane Hamersley Geraldton Trim Georgina Dob Sarah Am Oll Henry Wilkra Buikhoz Tun Ber Preminon Greenough Dames Mam Bounght Ber Geraldtom Commercial Union LOA Howard Furance Edward Mr. Altorfer George K. Hamer Millars Co Barch A9 Laing-Room Edwand Bevon Hugh Hamersley Wielock Wight Aml Nina Gerabiton Pice Lok A. B.C. Hameraley W. Hanersley

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