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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
2
Local brief items report a fine for a driver over tail light law, a new proprietor at Three Springs Motor Garage, a grand novelty dance at King’s Hall with Excellent Willie, and Anglican services at Tibradden Home. Football club plans a portrait and dance at Yandanooka, plus weather notes, rainfall totals, and a resignation from Cr. G. Buxton. The piece also quotes praise for violinist Bach Cartwright and remarks on Wandarrie station acquisition.
Geraldton Maternity Home report notes Governor Campion expected to visit the district late next month and officially open the maternity home. Mr Daly of Arrina has sold his general storekeeping business.
The Lighting Committee told the Municipal Council about gas pricing with manager W Currie presenting a plan based on last year’s figures. A reduction to 12/6 per 1000 feet net was urged, with calls for further cuts while ensuring city needs and the new plant's cost recovery. The debate touched on gas demand, water impact, and potential salary considerations for Currie.
The days program highlights a dramatic production about Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, with a light hearted honeymoon subplot in Paris. Also screens Lights of Lamon featuring Wanda Hawley and Nigel Barer, along with Temple of Venus noted for elaborate underwater scenes and Mary Philbin supported by Phyllis Haver in a romantic inland to New York lace tale.
Special lines announce winter drapery and apparel at Oswell's including white sheeting 54 and 80 inch widths, calico, flannelette, pajamas, shirts, singlets, underpants, and boys suits in assorted sizes and colors. Prices given per yard or item, with emphasis on wide selection and low prices.
A bombshell hit the Municipal Council as Mayor Frank Green read a letter resigning for health and business reasons. He said his doctor advised rest, noting he could not properly attend to duties while his firm faced demands. councilors expressed regret and considered temporary acting arrangements.
Mr Eastaugh presided as defendants faced charges under the Industries Assistance Act. Storekeeper Thomas Molater pleaded guilty to unlawfully receiving 125 bags of oats with fines and costs set. Farmer Henry William Johnson faced a similar charge with a fine and costs. Other defendants including Robert Ernest Benoit, William Henry Stokes, William George Griffiths, Frank Green, and William Henry Joknsson appeared with varying guilty pleas, fines, and repayment deadlines. Some cases involved charges of unlawfully receiving wheat and oats, with penalties ranging from small fines to larger sums and potential default actions.
Market notes from Copl ey and associates report varied yarding quality for the season with best medium weight cattle selling £21 10s to £23, good weights £19 to £20 10s, fair £16 to £17 10s. Firms Elder Smith and Co Limited and Dal Ay and Coop and Co Limited sold hundreds of cattle, plus dozens of sheep and lambs at Midland Junction.
The Carmamah Road Board met on Tuesday the 19th with President Jamou, and members Ha fen Waton Turner Lawoon and Me Sil. The chairman reported the audit was complete and some vouchers correct. Requests to hold a ratepayers meeting were discussed and returned to senders with information.
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Thistle faces Town at Queen's Park on Saturday in a local match. The event gathers supporters from both sides as teams prepare for a tense contest at the park.
Mrs Menu and Mise Oolinghem return from Perth by plane. Senator Lynch proposes to clear the Murchison districts starting Geraldton next Monday June 1, and concluding at Meckatherson the following Saturday. He will speak at centres on the Nationalist Party in Peden Parliament and inspect postal and telegraphic services. Other notes touch on contemnery topics and snippets of local interest.
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