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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
2
Death notice recalling Lily Everys Desron who passed away in Perth on May 24 1905 at age 25. Immortal remembrance from sorrowing sisters and brothers-in-law expresses God's gift of memory.
An inch of rain fell Tuesday morning at Geraldton, with Minganew Golf Club laid out for the opening ceremony to be led by Mr H Hall. The weather forecast notes brisk coastal winds and unsettled conditions, while rainfall totals for 8 am show varied amounts across the district. A charity social at Bluff Point recounts a large turnout, with Mr West winning the card dance, and planning for refreshments and bags supplied. Council discussions cover Recreation Ground charges, with proposals to fund interest, redemptions, and possible contributions from sports associations to offset costs. The death of Jack Mills is noted, with sympathy extended to the Mills family. he died after an appendix operation while in Northam, following his family’s move to Perth.
The Geraldton National Football Association met with presiding Mr R Truscott. Delegates discussed postponing a Saturday match between Hailways and Wire Brigades to the following Saturday, adjusting grounds use for September 3, and canceling a prior engagement with the Rovers of Sustay May 27.
The council and officials discuss migration, land surveys, and possible agricultural settlement in the northern wheat lands. May correspondence shows the Federal Commission’s role and consideration of visits to Victoria and northern districts, with emphasis on available lands and survey reports.
A meeting at the Victoria Hotel on Tuesday appointed AL Htuek as chairman and formed a Gerakd tomparte Cluby with MMA A Bock elected president. A committee and secretary were chosen, planning a sporty programme in September with prize money totals including 120 yards and 100 to 440 yard events, showing strong enthusiasm for a coastal meeting.
A letter urges the Aldton Council to adopt a bold housing scheme to provide cottages for staff and workers. The writer argues borrowing to build affordable homes, benefiting residents as industry expands with the phosphate works and new jobs, cautioning that authorities elsewhere have driven mass housing through public control. The piece questions who in the council would lead such a plan and emphasizes urgent shelter needs.
The Geraldton Sports Club asked the Municipal Council for a permit on September 1 to host a large sports meeting at the recreation project. Debates focused on a public booth, welfare sports, police restrictions, and whether to run a broad sports program while awaiting the council's tariff decision.
Tuesday sale saw 440 cattle and 745 pigs with strong competition. Prices ranged for beef, lambs, and pigs, with best cattle at 25 to 35 guineas and lambs mostly medium to easier. Mullens consignments and Dalgety lines influenced rates as sales progressed.
A chaotic local listing advertises Oswell’s Ring presented program featuring Kee Maynard and Yarsan in a drama alongside a Parisian cafe motif. It mentions a busy night with Jobynn Ralston and Louise Dresver, plus other acts, with varied film titles, ticket prices, and multiple upcoming attractions including Virginia Valli and Thomas Meighan.
A government panel will hang London Mayo Brown and Kennedy in separate executions on May 31 in various prisons. The report notes the convicts have been convicted of serious crimes and will face death following the commission. The article references the Browne case and mentions a butcher's shop and public reaction to the sentences.
Oswell s showcases first display featuring Childers winter coats oil fur trimmed for girls priced from 21 shillings, and warmer coats from 60 shillings. Eastern and Overseas ladies felt hats from 22 shillings 11 pence to 20 shillings each. New dress materials and lace colours, plus ladies fur stole and trimmed models.
May 20 rains brought 60 points of rainfall over three weeks, easing settler anxiety. Ploughing and seeding operations resume as tractors and kerosene demand rise. School moved to central site, contractor finishes work. Ajamo tennis club meeting selects committee for annual tournament amid growing local sports interest. Foxes, dingos, and trappers noted among district youth, with external efforts reported. Progress on a 2 matur route and local football club shows promising amateur talent in the area.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a ceremonial meeting honoring Dr. Rhbs Dni and expressing well wishes to health and success of the Legislative Oman. Names and exact roles are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses a young woman around 20 in rural England facing a dilemma between marriage or pursuing education. Mentions tramway power and officials possibly asking questions about her situation. Context unclear due to damaged text.
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