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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
2
A meeting for all residents of the security area will be held at Br G Maley's residence on the specified road. Invitations are being issued to ensure full attendance and orderly discussion of local security matters.
Latest returns show population details for Western Australia. The local notices include church service plans by Rev. Milton X Maley and invitations to Georgia congregation members, plus an RSL Annual Meeting notice for Georakites Mal-Branch and a Soldier Justitude event on June 5 with membership privileges detailed.
Weather forecast shows unsettled conditions south of the tropics with rain across western districts and lighter falls elsewhere. May rainfall totals include 1217 points in mixed days and 182 points on the 9th aiding ploughing. tractors ready for work. Other items cover Mul laws licensing, Geraline Amateur Rowing Club fundraisers, recaptured suspect Leslie Bay, vaudeville acts at the King's Theatre, and post office hours for King's Birthday observances.
Rowan presided over a large meeting at the secretary's office. A side show invitation from Quermaland was referred for details. The guest list was amended to invite Earl of the Governor premier cabinet leaders Migration Commission members and others. Wolf Club rental payment for two more tents was deferred to the next meeting. A 2 percent formula bonus for the grain section winner was promised by Cuming Muth and Co. Committees were formed to oversee various matters.
The Anguern Lubry Guild hosted the annual Northampton children's fancy dress ball on Friday May 25 at the King's Mall. The hall was crowded with participants from across the district and prize winners were named in several age and costume categories.
The half yearly ratepayers meeting at Chambers drew only one ratepayer besides council members. Mayor G E Kewell read a favorable report praising unity and effort, with auditors commending new bookkeeping. Discussion touched on utilities costs, Midland railway stoppages, harbour works, and electric service bills, noting governance and potential charges for the jetty.
Market report shows cattle and beef categories with varied weights and prices. Trade activity included governors of markets and farm butchers operating as buyers and sellers, with prices ranging from £29 to £16 per hundredweight and related yarding details across the regional stock market.
At Midhuml market on Wednesday ware sale includes 70 billet sheep 1572 lambs 174 cattle. About 960 panami dium Derby wethers and 900 Unseoy store stock plus 34 Trout Lednary in good condition. Prices firmer with 1/8 to 2/- increases. overall market firmer and strong though very poor in fat pigs and some cattle from the Gascoyne region. Major buyers included Gascoyne traders with some good bullocks and cows, prices varying by grade and weight.
In Perth on May 24 readers hear weather driven chatter about upcoming football prospects and community life. The piece mentions farmers, teachers and locals discussing weather impact, legal advice, and civic concerns as the city eyes next Saturday’s events.
A court session details multiple vehicular incidents and penalties. Defendants faced fines for speeding and unlicensed driving while others fined for making excessive noise and failing to dim headlights. Witnesses described rider behavior and vehicle positions at accident scenes.
In the Children’s Court two youths faced charges of riding without lights. The first youth was fined 1 shilling and costs. The second youth, appearing for the second time, was fined 7 shillings 8 pence and costs.
A dated display advertises ladies coats from 21 shillings with trimmed wall hats and gowns. It highlights various millinery, dresses, dress materials, flannels, and accessories including Thibet choker and fur stole offerings with prices shown in shillings.
A couple appeared before the Highgate magistrate seeking to quash a separation order. The wife urged reconciliation and return to living with her husband, noting he worked better when she was with him. The magistrate found the facts insufficient and quashed the order.
Presiding official Mr. 1. Tisticolt reviews the Gorakiton Nations event as delegates gather for Meman Sasi and Brigades discussions. References to Meng Alles and the Malay Football Club outline permit moves and fixture realignments. Cancellations of profit chambers and power moves are noted alongside railway and hallways planning for Saturday.
Fragmentary notice lists names Bald Padredd We tsale Carel Serta ie 8 Smith Weod Clarkson Keeley McConkey and references a game and players expected. Details are garbled with missing context and dates.
A dispute involving the Wheat Pool and Mirp area agents led trustees to delegate authority. A resignation and military duty absences were cited, with motions passing unanimously. Mr Hall’s views were welcomed as he was elected to Parliament.
A magistrate confronts a female pickpocket case as a prisoner answers the court with a defiant line. The scene centers on the tension between interrogator and defendant in a dock side exchange.
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