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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1921
Page
2
The Victoria meeting adjourned due to bad weather with only five attendees including the secretary. A notice was issued for a meeting next Friday afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention May dates, individuals named Green, Nurse James, Mr and Mrs Bagha, and a Mrs Donald E Men BO. Details are garbled with incomplete phrases and inconsistent punctuation.
The report to the Municipal Council on Wednesday night states April electricity production was 10,261 units, down 48 from the same month last year. The Basic Station used 1,700 units due to a plant breakdown, making the net increase for the war effort 852 units.
A fragmentary notice notes a much travelled team and Canadians with a big walk. It mentions a vampire tale, a pest attack while asleep, and plans for Mir Vaneam to relate experiences at Soldiers’ Pictures tonight.
halftime recap from the West Perth versus East Perth match noting the score not provided and the onfield action paused between sides.
A reckless Canning Park meeting sent misdirected bets as Devil's Wing faltered and Battle Queen was mistakenly raced. The incident exposed a bookmaker’s heavy lay and left bettors puzzled by the swap amid a drought of clear results.
A Linden Kalgoorite letter to the Miner discusses petitions heard in the country, arguing over women serving on juries. The piece notes polarized views on jury inclusivity versus potential bias and fear of revolting evidence, reflecting tensions in citizenship and law.
Oswell’s Winter Drapery announces warm winter coats with asphalma and boll details priced at 60 shillings each. Melde winter coats in twiads and gabardines from 22 shillings, new winter modulator ladies items and socks offered.
An early 20th century department store notice advertises men and boys clothing under the HIGHEST QUALITIES label. It highlights silk hats and ties and places emphasis on Black Silk Hats and formal attire offered by the Shire department.
A Perth May 11 report notes militant loyalists push for loyalty inquiries amid claims of cargo pilferage on ships. It cites Sir Walter James backing a tribunal, calls for better port supervision, and references rains, meat prices, and local legal disputes as context.
Mr. E. C. Atkins of Murgoo Station and Mr. E. I. Mitchell, photographer for the Western Mail, are in Geraldton to succeed Mr. J. Hurlaton and begin duties. Mr. Burrows brings extensive railway experience from various parts of the State.
Beginning Tuesday the 17th a Buffet Car will be attached to trains between Caron and Yelight. Refreshments and meals will be available in Car at reasonable rates.
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