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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 22, 1928

Page

2

Geraldton civic events include film preview and schools gathering

The Geraldton municipality promotes The King of Kimga film preview with public showings starting June 7 after 8 pm. Meanwhile the Millionth Bag of Wheat will be placed aboard the Pemestrow for a museum visit on May 22 at 10 am. Mayor Ge Bewell and Rev H L Vine address Geraldton School children at local churches.

Pemestrow Tomuserom Wostheriay GE Bewell Mayer

Birtha Marriages Deaths MARCHANT Palvation Army Maylends

May 15 death notice for Will Marchant son of William and Mrs Marchant of Gerabiton. Includes references to Mrs Surman Mr Hawthorn Mrs Taylor Mrs Reyola Mrs Tate and Mrs Jane Lottie Katanning. Vague obituary phrasing mentions travel and cross symbol.

Katanning Vaca

Speedometer charts for WA motorists proposed by journalist

Geraldton journalist Mr. Wilson of South Australia works on speedometer chart guides for Western Australia. The system marks turnings townships and points of interest so motorists can tell their exact location by speedometer, easier than maps. He charted Perth to Geraldton via Wongara line and Mufflews and will map Geraldton to Perth via Mintined district. The WA publication will cover routes east to west and inland roads, aiding motorists with reference charts.

Geraldton Wilson South Australia Motofor Western Australia Perth Wilson Tax Wongas Line W.A

Weather and local notes from Geraldton district

The forecast calls for a cool unsettled spell with rain along the west coast and agricultural districts toward the Gascoynes and Goldfields, with north-east to north winds. Rain briefings show 72 hour totals at various towns and a surge in inquiries for film screenings of The King of Kings with restricted private invites for Geraldton residents and district clergy and groups.

Guscuyas Goldfielis

Millionth Bag Event Sparks Local Interest

A fragmented report notes a milestone bag event drawing attention in the community. Details are unclear, but the marker indicates a record moment for a local program or organization.

Mrs Penn to Leave Raibway Hotel for Fremantle

Mrs Penn proprietor of the Raibway Hotel Geraldton departs next week to manage His Majesty's Hotel Fremantle. She has long supported local public movements and entertained residents with a fine voice. Mrs Penn will be succeeded by Miss Richey who is known through her work at the Railway Hotel.

Mra Penn Raibway Geraldtes Fremantle Geraldton Geera Bert Min Richey Mre Peau Fox Berlin Reginald Denny Bune Reginald Deany Deany

Peppery railway superintendent overruled at level crossing

A small town level crossing story centers on a strict railway superintendent who orders a goods train to move to ease road traffic. The driver, tall and calm, dismissively suggests the officer is too small to intervene, prompting a tense exchange.

Fashionable Ladies Woolen Wear and Millinery Sale

Advertises warm coats for girls and ladies in fur trimmed styles with prices from 12/- to 95/-. Highlights milinery ranges from 7/1 to 35/ and trimmed models at 25/ to 40/ each. New season dress materials, pin and fancy fabrics, and black fur stole offered. mentions new lines from an eastern manufacturer and large showroom.

Adies Peice

Devout cen turion proclaims death and resurrection as truth

The text argues a historical view of Christ’s life and sacrifice. It cites faith, science, and witness to claim that God exists and that the story of Jesus guiding humanity remains compelling and enduring. It frames Jesus as a beacon against bigotry and ignorance.

Christ Siney Thoes Vic Scrence Amd

The Fool stars Edmund Lowe in a big screen version

A dramatic film adaptation titled The Fool stars Edmund Lowe and screens tonight and Wednesday. The production closely follows the original stage story and includes expansive, tense dramatic sequences beyond the play’s stage scope.

Edmund Lowe Bring Iester

Euspeak of Rainy Meet Reveals Mixed Results

Disjointed notes describe a sports day with Mills defeating Bock in singles and various matchups led by Zurcher and Vine. The event also mentions a trophy presentation, swimming and aquatic events, and weather affecting attendance and performance.

Edo Mills Bock Mleetria Mr. E Actiom Oun Zurcher Vine Eilintt Hock Zurcher Beet Brede Silly Ie Cine Rewe Licheme Ving Beamett

Harmless sharks subject of underwater study

Ichthyologist Mr Heilner of Spring Lake Michigan travels to the Bermudas with his wife for a two month tropics trip to film undersea life. He plans to test the idea most sharks are harmless, using a special camera setup and diving gear to observe various shark species in their natural waters.

American Museum of Tropics Heilner Heilver Eileen Murten

Cockatoos Disrupt Marble Bar Telephone Lines

Tele graph staff report repeated outages at Marble Bar and Reebo as thousands of cockatoos perch on wires and peck at copper cores. Birds cause lines to break as linesmen rush from Coongan and Barrow to relay urgent messages to Port Hedland and Marble Bar.

Telegraph Department le Coe Broome Coongan Harbie Bar Port Hedland Marble Bar

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