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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1925
Page
2
Messrs J and G Silooce and sisters express thanks to friends for heartfelt sympathy and support during their bereavement with appreciation for the kindness shown.
Mrs F G Anderson expresses heartfelt gratitude for letters cards and personal expressions of sympathy received during her recent bereavement.
A reflective note urging that matters among sensible people deserve scrutiny by reason and public restraint, emphasizing measured judgment and the protection of fair consideration over sensational criticism.
Weather turns hot with 95 degree peak and warm seas along the coast. Geraldton Maternity Home calls for tender renocations to staff quarters by Nov 23. Boxing bout set for Dec 5 features Billy Dickman versus Harehl Halon. Land Board meeting notes and musical examinations results listed amid local notices and a Perth Cup sweep update.
The issue records the death of Mrs Ellen McGuinness wife of Mr Frank Ssepuineue of Mullawa, following an operation at Rosella Hospital. Funeral held at the Roman Catholic Cemetery with many relatives attending. Also noted are Mullewa district crops, pest damage from coyotes and kangaroos reducing yields, railway plans for wheat transport, and local residents traveling to Perth. Dulcie Stubbs gains a scholarship to Geraldton High School. Alf K E Morris linked by marriage to T Re de Lucey.
Zany bill features Ridgeway of Montana with Jack Hoxie at the Queen's on Monday. Also shows The Leather Pushers Phantom Fortune and One Way Street with Ben Lyon at the King's on Tuesday and Wednesday. Geraldton tour by Cha as Allan's Surprise Party with Oriental Entertainers travels Thursday and Friday. Local vaudeville and film listings promise strong attractions later in the month.
The Minister for Lands released October figures showing 407 applications for pastoral holdings covering 1 072 011 acres, with last year’s October results far higher in pastoral areas. Weekly advances under the settlement scheme amounted to 10 700 pounds, 7 025 of which funded clearing.
A newspaper listing promotes best quality all wool flannels at 6/11 and untharable tweed trousers at 9/6. Goodura tweed trousers at 12/6, Dingo brand trousers at 15/6, smart wool tweed trousers at 15/0, dungarees 7/6, fashion shirts, and white calico at 10d per yard with patterns at 2/11 per yard.
In Perth a late afternoon appeal sought sailors for the Mellwmith McEacharn line steamer Karoola to recommission and despatch for Sydney. No crew was obtained and a morning repeat call at the Mercantile Marine Office drew no response from seamen.
Seamen in Melbourne refuse to return to ships after a prolonged meeting. Leaders reportedly hold out in hopes deportation announcements will influence other unions to assist the strike effort.
A crew member insulted the captain aboard the steamer in port at Ceston after arriving from Seeererna on Wednesday. The captain discharged him and faced a union objection to replacing him until reinstatement. Owners then issued 24 hours’ notice to the entire crew.
British seamen remaining on strike in Melbourne vow to use guerrilla tactics to push their claims. Miners will withdraw from ships to hold vessels for a week or two before being sent to rest. The aim is to harass shipowners with minimal idle crew while sustaining pressure.
London reports hundreds of seamen and firemen who struck in South Africa have returned to Seerhasapson in penniless condition. Sixty marched to the Board of Guardians seeking a loan to return to Hull and Sunderland. Authorities declined to lend money but offered lodging. Some slept at the Sailors' Home or in the streets.
Sunday services planned at Christ Church with Holy Communion Matins and Evensong. Rev Reekie and wife address on A man's False ideas at St John’s Church tomorrow evening with orchestra. Wesley Church under Rev HO Paull features worship guidance and rest theme with choir and solo. Endeavour meeting to discuss time stewardship and church reopening. Meremakers concerts support renovation fund. Bluff Point service led by J Johnston tomorrow evening.
The Geraldton Orchestral Society staged its third annual concert at the Town Hall, deeming it the most successful so far though attendance was limited. The program featured Reynolds led performances with Rossini, Mozart, Verdi, Weber, and Rachmaninov, plus soloists Miss Norman and Miss Cartwright earning encores.
Detailed list of wool sale results from Elder Smith and Co across districts Murchison Wongan Hills Sandstone and Geraldton area. Items record bales and prices per district station with numerous consignors including J Sanders Jordun Naughton Co Perenjori Lefroy Bros Barr Smith Pearse Murray Clarkson Gillam Broad Lee and Trim with prices from 221/4d to 254d per bale and multiple bale counts.
A vivid tour of London s Rum Quay vaults describes vast cork lined puncheons aging Jamaican and Cuban rum under iron doors. The piece notes no lights inside, strong odors, coopers ensuring tight seals, and the high customs duty on a 25 degree proof aged rum.
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