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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
2
April births in Geraldton reached 20 with 11 males and 9 females while 9 deaths occurred 9 males 6 females. Cases of infectious disease included typhoid fever and diphtheria amid infantile disturbances linked to water supply. a new water scheme is urged before next summer. The rest covers deaths, theatre updates, stock market activity, and rainfall data.
Local reports note wool market downturns hitting farmers hard with wool unsold or weight unknown while some producers struggle to source rain and water. Lambing rates improve in some areas, mixed farming yields seen as promising where water holds, and Yundanooks settlers report water shortages. Parish church meeting scheduled. RSPCA names two honorary inspectors from Geraldton. town clerk position applications open with nineteen applicants.
The opening premiership match of the season sees Town against Rangers on Saturday. Town lineup includes Cartwright Barker Bishop Peter Challinor Logen Hall Smith Gibson L Cartwright G Cartwright with May as reserve. Junior sides of the same names also play beforehand. Germbston Races attract a strong entry for the Victoria District Turf Club meeting next Saturday with a special Geraldton train announced.
Last night at the Club Hotel the Gerakitas Football Association met with members Meera J Thomas J Gove O Neil R L Haffner B Ward and G Smyth present. President absent J Themes elected chair and the Victoria District Association agreed to postpone matches to avoid weather impacts. The Race Club request to delay the whale of fixtures including the ransom was granted for one week. Next fixture: Rovers versus Brigade on 21st lnst. Junior stubs registrations approved. Central umpire and treasurer reports read. J Keating appointed boundary umpire. Future matches postponed this season except those in Perth for Country Week. Permits granted J Butler and J Worthington Brigades to Holy Wake Hl Creeper Brigade to Kalgoorlie.
In severe conditions, Lochiel and Inez Haturday played a clash that produced a standout display despite the adverse weather. The Perth Rubinco match saw the Gebines Oval ground emptied as the Toc a team left early, affecting the outcome.
The Swas Brewery Trophy competition third round saw Broome perform best with a 98 score and a 525 team total. Magnet defeated Sandstone 487 while Mingenew led a mixed field with several teams active. Geraldton’s match with Meekatharra was postponed due to weather and will be decided next Saturday.
In the Saturday match between Slee and Herman Slee leads 12 to Hermans single tally, a misstep by Herman on the sixth end seals the win for Slee 27 to 17. Harrison Trophy singles see Staddon defeat Silverlock 25 13 and Ranmilo over Builder 25 21.
In Constantinople officials siphon off government funds by seizing postage stamps and antique bronze coins no longer legal tender, signaling a financial squeeze and currency misuse amid Turkish treasury strain.
A chaotic track incident at Perth after a race caused turf and passage damage. Milever reportedly wins the May Handicap after the disruption as crowds react to the mishap and organizers assess the fallout.
At York races yesterday two jockeys in a fall were injured. Mitchell suffered injuries, while Caple broke a pillar bone. The notice lists acceptances for races scheduled for Saturday next.
Pari mutuel results list winners across classes with names like Very Faithful Persiax Belle and Loch Elvin. Several handicap plates crowned Hulbert Leicester Ayrtes Munjardy Plain Princess and more, with a mix of first and second division placings.
Perth dispatch notes Belmont Park racing week with bookmakers feeling the pinch after a run of bad trots. Historic mentions include Han nana Handicap winner 1916 entered for next Batunlay meeting, Goodwood Handicap and Adelaide Cup won by outsiders with large dividends, Peace Day and Bir Marvo payouts, trainers Tam Stratton and N D Godby active with horses like Loch Elvie and Gold Coin. Includes race results at Goomalling and Belmont Park entries for Saturday with forecast mood of fresh betting activity.
The Geraldton ceremony united Claude Thompson and Maude Moore at Christ Church with Rev Henry Vine officiating. Cecil Lucas acted as best man. Misses Alice and Ivy Moate and Miss Jens Thompson attended as bridesmaids. The couple, after receiving many gifts and telegrams, departed for The Caves for their honeymoon.
Long old style catalog snippet highlights ladies coats in tweeds and gabardines with prices around 22 shillings 8 pence and 30 to 35 shillings. It also mentions winter millinery and ready to wear hats with varied prices, targeting female customers.
The Municipal Council met with Mayor Kempton presiding. They discussed Rovers Club request for Recreation Ground on Tue and Thu evenings and urged clubs to arrange access. Financial notes covered sinking funds, rates, gas works, and anticipated profits, stressing careful spending.
The Industrial Department records £3,541,223 in new business and only 18 remains of funds tied to a single source. Annual revenue reaches £790,003, with increases during the year noted amid winter figures.
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