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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1925
Page
2
The President and Committee for the Joint Nursing Scheme express sincere thanks to all who supported the recent Carnival financial success. Special gratitude goes to the Popular Business Girls for their unselfish effort that augmented funds for the rising nursing work.
Reading like a mixed local page item, the report covers changes in business leadership with H Snowden moving to a new firm while Chas Bascol handles advertising and local promotions. It notes two men Mr Joha Martin and William Simmons pleading guilty to drunkenness, with short three day sentences. It also mentions nursing scheme carnival workers, hospital admissions, a maternity concert, and a range of cultural items including a bird’s-eye travel feature Across America By Car and a profile of a writer narrator.
Fragmented obituaries and social items record deaths at Benthey and Peak Hill, plus wedding anniversaries and a council meeting. The text notes a funeral at a Catholic cemetery, remarks on family relations, and local social events including a twentieth wedding anniversary and a Christmas fund drive.
Fragmentary report references votes, candidates, and positions in a past ballot. Names such as Bryant and Minchin appear with uncertain roles. The text also mentions housing, wages, and production data from a government bureau, but details are garbled.
A fragmented notice notes Melbourne and Sydney discussions on financial strains and liabilities. It mentions November dates and local entities facing difficulty raising sufficient funds and the need to declare costs and charges.
A raw political note from Nov 15 urges detaining Mr. Walsh and ousting him amid Labour activity. Mentioned figures include Mr. T Wald and Mr. C O'Neil, with critics decrying candidates and election outcomes. Geraldton figures Mr and Mrs Batom plan 53 years away from home, while Geraldton and Claremont residences shift to new posts.
Readable text notes Keenly Priced summer drapery at Oswell’s with low prices per pair and various items for men. Mentions sale items including relaxation wear and casuals, with unclear pricing and product names.
After 45 years with Geraldton and district association, Mr and Mrs Eaton leave for Snowden where Mr Eaton, a Western Australia native born near Northam and Toodyay, started in police work and ran several local hostels and hotels. He served in Gros sough district and at Hampton Hotel Yoret Falh, then merged with various properties before managing the Hotel during wartime. The Eatons have contributed to the Victoria District Agricultural Society and Christ Church, with a large circle of friends hoping for health and happiness in their new home. They have two sons and four daughters.
James W Price and William Y G Goodman sued Themes of New Bare Street Plaistow to recover £16 17s they paid for dock work at Millwall. evidence alleged daily bribery by Sheppard to secure limited jobs. Court ruled in favor of Price and Goodman for the amount claimed.
Workmen excavating Laity Chapel at Durer Englimnt uncover a stone coffin believed to hold Ethelbert of the West Saxons. The relics, found near Sherbourne, tie to earlier restorations and Danes’ raids during the king’s five year reign. The Laity Chapel and Sherbourne School decayed but the abbey remains noted for its perpendicular architecture.
To the Editor a resident of Geraldton requests information about bids by M Charles for the shore club and the Argonauts aims as stated in their pamphlet. He questions the term sectarian ramp and discusses imperial unity and constitutional law amid various religious groups.
The Yalqoo Road Board met on November 1 with chairman Morrisey, J L Nevill, T Moore, and C7 Chinek in attendance. They discussed future rail and telecommunication connections, water insurance, yard inspections, fence and door repairs, and funding for local road work, with plans for a detailed report on 16 to the State.
A scrambled notice lists weekly attractions at the King’s and Queen’s, including Wild Oranges, Larry Lemon comedy, and Sydney’s Wonderful Zoo. It names Thomas Meighan in Yowutre on Wednesday and Thursday, plus a line about a 1920s drama with Bessie Love and Eileen Percy. Also notes Ridgeway of Montana and Leather Pushers at Queen’s Hall matinees. A political note mentions a Mexican Congress debate on deputies and senators.
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