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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
2
Historical notice summarizes a chaotic string of OCR fragments including departures to Derby on June 17, May 23 birth notice, cattle incident, railway service complaints, ministerial appointments, lifeboat rescue, and local board deliberations with scattered names and places.
The item promotes paying no commission for selling land or property, urging buyers to approach the sellers directly to obtain full market values. It references prices per pound and various trades but is fragmented and lacks clear individuals or organizations.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the Ladies Guild of St Andrew's Church held a two day sale in the Town Hall on May 12 and 13. Enthusiasm from workers, a baby competition, and stalls for produce and refreshments accompanied the event. The absence of the Rector was noted, with the new road board chairman opening the sale. Volunteers and guests helped run stalls, contributing to the church funds though travel costs for some ladies traveling with young children proved a minor nuisance.
The Prime Minister has recently halted the question, forming a form of pamphlet on the subject. The move aims to propel Australia’s development of trade and commerce and secure its resource base.
The Ro Society curator L North discusses acquiring 13 minute seeds from German botanists and mentions plans in Regent's Park London. He notes trials, early sowing, and hoped reforms including a shift away from certain offerings while detailing materials and substitutes for garden work and related projects.
Oswell's advertises the newest winter drapery and millinery along with men’s and boys’ clothing. It lists wool tweeds, navy jackets, serges, khaki items, overcoats, rainwear, trousers, and pajamas, plus fabrics for dresses and curtains, blankets, and general goods. Many items feature prices in shillings and pounds, with emphasis on fashion lines and seasonal stock.
A letter from HC. Watson suggests forming an angling club at Geraldton to boost town interest and tourism. He outlines three competition ideas, proposes shared boats and synchronized events, and invites enthusiasts to register, with future plans for small trophies to boost enthusiasm.
A seven year old Liverpool schoolboy, John Stone, climbed out from a chimneys interior after tumbling 13 feet into a soot filled brick shaft. He struggled through bruises and fatigue, then by crawling and wriggling reached a higher point and managed to pull himself over the lip to safety.
The Turf reports upcoming South Australian racing at Adelaide next Saturday featuring the City Handicap a seven furlong event with a 700 pound stake. Denacrete Brage and Stephanotis are favored with easingwold not racing. Other notes include results from recent races, trainer updates, and the ongoing betting mood ahead of the Adelaide Cup next Saturday.
The WA distributed £520 across 15 metropolitan institutions with at least 18 entries for the Oued wood holiday meeting on June 5. Final acceptance list released May 2 shows participants including Bart Regie, Tas Reon Sesen, Jay Pletal, and others at the Cavities 810 track, with multiple stakes names and drawn riders.
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