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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
2
A sale offers a jumble of ladies footwear in many sizes and colors. Glace court and patent court shoes plus suede, leather, and bar styles abound with several heels and sole types, priced low to clear. Shoes hang on racks at the door. Ely's sale price quoted.
Weather and transport notices from Geraldton to Newmarret with delays. A plane diversion near Carnarvon bogged at 36 Mile while crews plan further takeoffs. Ambulance committee wins bid for a new Chevrolet chassis and boxing fundraiser planned. Obituaries and service notices mark local deaths and church events.
Advertises a wide array of textiles from Oswell's including white sheeting at 4 in wide and 80 in wide, calico in multiple widths, flannelette, pajamas cloth, and linen towels. Features men fashion shirts and singlets with matching collars, underpants and pajama pants with varied prices and sizes.
The Hobby reports returning to Wellmas's Bay after patrolling north and east of Dees' Inland 201. Expedition members fear Amundsen's failure to return. Damaged aircraft mean aviators face a long dangerous trek. Weather is cold and cloudy with subzero temps. Open water north of Amsterdam Island could be where planes landed.
A court case in 19th century Australia details an Aboriginal man Nin to wed Maggie Nindw, who reportedly died or left him for another Aboriginal, with Nin pursuing legal steps to prove their marriage invalid. The record notes tribal ties, residence moves, and the fate of Maggie in various towns, while a doctor offers a quip on beef and meat extract.
Fragmented report describes bad conditions at a pole voyage with improving outlook yet cloudy skies. It notes fair afternoon visibility and good flying conditions, while meteorologists predict better weather as a low system moves toward the pole. It mentions Fram and Hobby following Captain Amundsen's guidance to patrol the edge, risking sea descent if departure is damaged.
Johur Phonmon named general manager of Westraline Partners Ltd to oversee functions formerly run by Basil Murray. A former Mullalrup assistant, Phonmon led the wheat pool, created new departments in warehousing and wireless, and helped launch a successful warehousing scheme in Australia.
The article details Mark Hebb aiming to surpass 126 centuries in first class cricket. It notes Surrey's 116 centuries record, Hobbs's past century book, and a gift copy sent with a challenge inscription. Hebb reflects on past achievements and the ambition to add another century to his tally.
A fragmented item listing may reference athletic knickers or frocks, with unclear context or date. No identifiable people, organizations, or locations are readable beyond vague clothing terms.
A newspaper note previews film offerings at the King's. Pickton's appearance in The World's Sweetheart is billed with two specials on Thursday. Peter the Great directed by Dimitri Buchowetski stars Emil Jannings, with Temple of Venus featuring Mary Allen. Saturday shows The Temple of Venus at the King's.
An audience in Ballarat Hall welcomed Pastor E. E. Piper president of the West Australian Conference and Pastor Meyers secretary to speak on the Bible’s central role. Piper urged that the Gospel must reach all nations and praised translation progress to 725 languages by AD 1930, while denouncing evolution and higher criticism as threats to Christian fundamentals.
The fragmentary text mentions bowling notes and names like Dewi Bleed and Gam silton amid garbled lines. It references winter season timing and a carpet Dewi Bleed cadre. The intended details are unclear due to OCR errors.
There is a note on a New South Wales spot with a unique population count. The area, described amid chaotic text, is said to hold about 6550 residents per the census, with references to local governance and community members.
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