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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1920
Page
2
Local items from Geraldton cover ice deliveries and storage at Hardwicke Co. 208 Armour Street, the Surprise Mine exhibit at the railway jetty and council decision, a furniture sale by Mr. W Pooley, gold yield figures from September at Perth Mint, and band, Salvation Army, Anglican Church, visiting nurse and charity activities.
Fragmented OCR text lists names Sieths marriages and draths with scattered references to Murnington Victoria Newport White Tivhort Dengton and Christina Rentee. It mentions a wedding date October 4th and a memorial line for a Siv ar ve anil brother, plus partial funeral references and lingering questions about a person’s passing.
The Geraldton Guardian for October 3, 1920 highlights party and justice issues. It discusses country party positions, political alignments, and regional governance concerns with emphasis on local leadership and civic matters.
A local council discussion centers on a contentious public matter as observers note mixed views. A prominent citizen circulated a letter urging caution while officials consider steps to address the issue. The committee will review the notes and report back.
The column reports on the Gas Works improvements, a creditors' notice from Vaughan's Chambers, and a map and chart from Gregory. It also covers rising postal charges, telephone rates, Labor Day committee actions, church services, wool auction results, butter pricing, and petroleum exploration incentives, plus a feature on Geraldton’s evolving civic spirit.
Anglican Picnic with Christ Church will be at White Peak Wednesday. train leaves Gerakiton at 9 am. Mr W E Randle and family update. Moustaka and three children to Perth for three months, returns unclear. Mr F T Gardner to be hospitalized after a severe strain. William and Mrs Davis celebrate golden wedding with many gifts. Mr H J Barnett recovering after horse incident. Mrs A T Mills widowed, married in Ceylon to Lt. Coates. Ethel Kendrick progresses in Kalgoorlie training. third year exam passed. Perth race results list: Remus 27, Devil's Wing 20, Tally-Ho Plate, Fremantle Handicap. Randwick meeting results show Hurdles Stagefright, Trial Stakes King of the Rost.
The event featured cash prizes donated by Moore Besnlon Clark and Burgess. Vesiners included Mrs Anderson and Mrs Moore for ladies, Mr Adamson and Mr J Clark for gentlemen. Murgoo and Dalgarange were noted as places. Weather cooled from hot to cold and show week visitors praised the exhibits and management.
Mr Gregory, Dampier MP, writes to H K Maley about efforts to press PM Wise for liberalised postal services in country areas. He urges cheaper methods and expanded conditions, praising the telephone to boost bush communication. He notes government wireless experiments in Victoria and supports private aviation, including Major Brearley’s Broome scheme, with £100,000 sought for commercial aviation.
The Minister for Industries stated plans to establish a Bureau of Commerce and Industry for the state with an exhibition room lecture hall and executive offices in Barrack Street. A Council of Industrial Development is near completion and cooperation with Chambers and leagues will be sought. David M'Kenzie Dowe was appointed publicity officer for the Federal Government at £600 a year after B E Winnemans resigned.
From Perth city notes a Price Commissioners declaration turns beer and related goods into necessary commodities, triggering protests from beer drinkers while abstinence groups cheer. Warns of higher costs for kerosene petrol and sugar with families tightening belts as labor leaders address rising wheat prices and railway fares.
Brisk trade noted with prices listed for mutton lamb and pork at late rates. Butter potatoes cabbage peas lettuce onions and other produce priced per unit with small currency figures, including references to vegetables and fruit in the sale notices.
The Naraling mixed doubles play off featured Mukewah winning to advance. Readable results show numerous pairs led by Nabaweh Mies L Gould and L Thomas beating Criddle duos 6 3, 5 2, and 6 5, with several other close scores and a men’s doubles showing Yuse overpowering Nursling Criddle.
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