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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
2
Australian Mutual Provident Society relates to an entry in a local notice column. The readable text mentions the society in association with a brief public item of civic or financial interest. No further details are legible.
A chaotic local report outlines adjourned requests, upcoming meetings on July 3, and a major estate sale in South Australia. It mentions Charles Bowmers in Western politics, a 7.6 acre property with substantial improvements, and plans for whaling preparations by the North-West Whaling Co. It also notes a beauty contest and academic achievements, with various townspeople named in a bustling, period-voice summary.
The Weather Bureau lists rainfall today across districts including Cermarrye Mullows Northangtos Mingenew Three Springs while Peck om Jewith hosts an upcoming conference on railway property ratings. The Municipal Council met with Mayor Kick presiding to discuss quarry use for a road project and wheat grower optimism. Local events feature Johnny IX performance and Highland Dance contests with prizes and medals.
A fragmentary ad list highlights vaudeville acts and film attractions at the Kings Theatre and Astoria circuit. It mentions The Light of Western Storm and The Winding Mare, with Johnny More and Jenny Roy performing nightly repeats, plus specials like Dangerous Innocences and White Man.
Police uncovered a clandestine operation involving two men, Walsh and Pitman, who circulated illicit gobl by foot in a scrub area. The chase led to a furnace room where agents found equipment and containers, linking the suspects to a broader scheme and revealing a violence charged environment.
Detectives hard at work pursue leads into a murder case as fingerprint expert Edmonds joins after noon. Officials say significant developments are expected while police search for a suspect network amid conflicting reports and public speculation.
A meeting discussed applications for a commission edition and umpire questions linked to the Somer Cup. Members A Deamond M Joyce and T Fonts were named. A football club trip to Walkaway was approved with 2/6 return tickets and transport details. departures set for Sunday with two ride times and ticket policy for non-ticket holders.
The report lists umpire appointments for several fixtures including names such as A. Logan, J. Hrady, F. Lynch, and J. Higgins. It notes these are all trial appointments with panels of officials for the Galaston and Walkaway matches and mentions a Davies as a marshal or assistant.
Queen's Park hosts Bat sports with Preemient set to face Town. Selected lineup includes Kerd Lunt Barker Shurvin Winston Artwright Cuetwright Ball Woodward Cook May Stevenkey Medtury. Town backs plan as cluster Rangory meets Saturday clash with McGregor Little Guscett Bent and Cousingham.
Brum Our Own Correspondent describes a windy Sunday match at Mingeneow where Mingenew led early with two goals and three behinds but faced Merkanooka pressure, injuries, and a fast finish. Final scores show Mingenew three goals and eight behinds to Merkanooka four goals.
A chaotic portion of an old report records the Prince delivering remarks on St Patrick's Day, praising Irish prosperity and national progress while referencing political figures and events. The passage also touches on parliamentary figures and a toast to national unity, interleaved with unrelated zoological trivia.
Oswell's advertises a stock reducing sale featuring Wedees Ban's Wool Tweed and White Wool items. It lists blankets and textiles with clearing prices per pair or item, including bugs and fabric standards, in a period style notice with multiple price figures.
The Copley’s Siding cattle sale drew steady competition with mainly good quality bullocks. Prices ranged from 12 to 22 pounds for various weights and qualities, with Dalgety, Goldsbrough Mort, and Elder, Amith & Co. among the firms selling multiple lots.
Agents yarded thousands of sheep, lambs, pigs and cattle behind Welueetay with merino wethers dominant and prices easing from early highs. Upper Burchison cattle met steadier quotes while porkers and bacon animals showed modest gains. firms included Goldsbrough Mort and Co and Elder Smith and Co in a busy regional sale.
A fragmented review of Bent weight classifications for meat with prices per pound and bids, then detours into a wheat stack disappearance and movement of lading crews to Arrina. The Yandsnooks Football Club hosted an opening social on May 20 with 17 attendees led by secretary Mr. Thompson and Mr. Wallis. judges Noble and Thomro announced winners. Night featured novelty games, chocolate wafes, and dancing, ending after midnight. The note closes with a line on the National Life of mailwaymen in Great Britain at 329,000 members.
G E Kewell writes as Mayor about a Sunday football match on local grounds. He blames lack of town communication between Football Association officials and Town Clerk, questions responsibility, and asserts community interest in public safety and orderly conduct. He cautions against outside writers attacking public men.
A London Daily Mail extract discusses bank liability for losses from customer safekeeping, overdrafts, and forged cheques. It explains negligent bank advice, forged or improperly raised amounts, and cases where customers win or lose damages. It mentions Turkey law on debt, and notes on medieval manuscripts and changing stocking sizes.
The chairmen presided over the ordinary council meeting on May 12. Members including Messrs Perzice Caskwell Watson Savdman were present. The Finance Committee reported a total expenditure of £170 4s 6d and proposed funding from a supplementary county fund by May 12 to cover £113 10s 6d. A government grant of £1250 supported road works and arrangements for future repairs. Mr H J A B Bonu was appointed to supervise wall repairs while Q D Perrin noted a large volume of bank demands caused adjournment until a later date. The meeting concluded with awaiting additional authorizations and confirmations.
A multinational syndicate led by the British Hand Land Auslicate proposes a vast 30,000,000 acre Bolivian agricultural and mineral concession. Oil, timber, and mineral rights would be granted for 25 years, with plans to build a port at Galba and a sailing route to Hanth Cormson. The project seeks 12,000 settlers within four years and faces regional political hurdles with Bolivia and Brazil.
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