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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1927

Page

2

Perth items note examinations and district events

Local brief items describe Miss Francis Lowell and Bite Ward taking Pitman theory and speed certificates under Mrs. E Hines with results noted by RB W Shade. Perth shows plan for the 2 Battalion annual reunion at St Georges Hall Hay Street on October 6 and reports on a diver’s motor ship rudder damage at Stark Bay plus field day at Chapman Experimental Farm on October y with tours of seed plots and lunch arrangements.

ALY Perth Caspman Chapman Experimental Farm Gr. Sutton

Railway route referred to advisory board

A railway route project in Waloma Coldfield was referred to an advisory board for evaluation. Officials cited potential impacts on traffic and regional growth as the board undertakes feasibility considerations.

Advtsohy ‘Board

Dalgety and Co reports wool sale gains in London cable

Delgety and Co Limited telegraphed from London that wool sales in Thorndy and Crombrede showed gains with prices up 5 percent and 2 percent respectively. The message dated September 30 notes commitments for October sales including Mort and Co 1 164 bales Elder Smith and Co 1 457 bales and Dalgety and Co 7 732 bales.

Dalgety End Co Mle Om Octeser, Ltd Mortam Co Bales Elder Smith and Co Dalgety

Victoria District Agricultural Society letter on Victoria products exhibit

Mr. C Howan receives a letter from Me Macartney secretary of the Department of Industries urging a large display of Victoria District products for London. It requests sheaf barley oats and other primary crops dried in sheds and sent to Perth for forwarding to London. Downs has begun collecting from Yuna area but seeks barley growers in Geraldton district for assistance.

C. Howan Victoria District Agricultural Society Bmx Macartney Department of Industries Geraldton Victoria District London Ham Perth Bocontsky Industries Meadowcroft Downs Alraady Yuna

Council Discusses Cooperation and Beach Improvements

The council proposed forming a town committee to gather ideas and recommendations. Members Bell Exley and others were suggested to assist. A plan to study a winter jammer camp and beach improvements was noted, with Works Committee to coordinate with the Swimming Club on repairs.

Somantin Bell Exley Bt Hall Cnr TC Wie Joan

Concrete preferred over jarrah for town kerbing

The Works Committee urged tender calls for 4000 feet of 9 by 3 concrete road edging to replace jarrah kerbing in the town. Concerns about jarrah rot and cost led to a decision to allow concrete edging in centre and gutter areas, with compromises on mounting and moulded recesses to be considered after tender results.

Davin Alford Ceraanry Lester Concrete Comerete Aml Merah

Boxing Kid Lewis Defeats Johnny Taylor On Points

In a 15 round bout at Unity Stadium Kid Lewis edged Johnny Taylor on points. The fight was lively with Taylor ahead in many rounds until the twelfth when Lewis briefly looked hurt but recovered. Two judges favored Lewis, one favored Taylor, and the referee’s decision gave Lewis the win.

Kid Lewis Johnny Taylor Unity Stadium Taylor Lewis Lot Lewis Wne

Attendance at Annual Show Sets City Record

Reported final attendance for the annual show shows crowds larger than prior years. On Thursday 1142 on the ground and on Friday 4722, with totals for 1925 1926 and 1927 indicating steady yearly gains and a most satisfactory increase.

A. Meadowcroft Scrontay

Local notices and political talks discussed at meeting

Incomplete fragment describes Mr TM Drew possibly unable to attend due to indisposition. Mentions Mrs BH Gregory as a champion of returned soldiers and a Beate congress honoring Toniwation fae the Wauue's wardinity. References Hon GA Kempton addressing railway questions and regional contest between Murchison and Geraldton.

Drew Gregney Mama Beate Congress Rabu Toniwation Fae Wauue Erigue GA. Kempton MLC Kempton Ageramney Murchison Geraldton Addor

Christ Church Services and Vestry Meeting Planned

Readings and Holy Communion scheduled at 8 am and 11 am with a 3 pm children's service and confirmation. The bishop will attend at Bing Point Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Vestry meets in Parish Hall Tuesday evening. Morning services at Weal Church led by Mr TWineave and evening by Rev Milton K Maley with sermons at Greenough and Cerr. Communion at close. Lap Supper to be observed. Bing Point service by Mrs Allen. morning worship at Presbyterian church with Sunday school 3 pm. Choir practice and organ preludes noted. sermons address a question of paramount importance The Creator’s care for the world. Preacher Hew, Wil Keckie listed with specific organ pieces to be performed.

Angin Church Christ Shark Kalgootlisaw Bing Point Twleneave Milton K. Maley Greenough Cerr Tosux Btu Point Ty Miny Allen Presbyterian Cnurce Crente Wil Keckie

Ordinary general meeting at Globe Brewery Ltd reports profit and outlook

Globe Brewery Ltd held an ordinary general meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel. Chairman G A Houston presided over a small attendance as the half year profit after depreciation was £1002 9 3 on sales of £14471 4 0 and £5382 19 6. a 10 percent bonus was declared. Directors praised current quality and prospects, noting August–September turnover higher than last year, while winter months affected half-year profit. Issues discussed included water supply for recreation grounds and a plan to test improvements at Queen's Park under the Works Committee supervision.

Globe Brewery Ltd Commonwealth Hotel G. A. Houston K. C. Tindal Elliott Elliott J. Kendrick Houston W. Bemuets Mir Hindibua

Wrighton College Icon Cun W. Hyigeon

A fragment mentions Cun W. Hyigeon at Wrighton College described as a standout figure in a brief, garbled line. No clear event or dates available. Further readable details are unavailable in the text.

W. Hyigeon Wrighton College

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