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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1923
Page
2
Fragmentary item notes a Gertrude Waldeck v Frederick Waldeck case, a high sale price for a mare, and shipping telegrams with delivery delays. Local items mention postal charges for newspapers, a turf committee working bee for cup meetings, a stage show at the King’s Theatre, Fisk Jubilee Singers, and a farewell presentation at Globe Brewery with comments on long-standing staff relations.
Local notes describe a railway picnic at White Peak with travel by 9:30 train from Geraldton and a 10:10 service from Mullewa. The piece also mentions forthcoming Guardian Christmas number submissions including photos and verse. The Odd Fellows Ball at Tenindewa drew a full hall on September 20 with regalia and a gold medal presented for lodge formation efforts.
Special services marked the arrival of Roman Catholic Bishop Michard Ryan in Geraldton. A large morning Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral featured Perth clergy and Rev. Cullen of Melbourne delivering a sermon on Genesis 22. The bishop told of faith, sacrifice, and obedience as he began his new role with loyal support from clergy and lay faithful. A second large service occurred that night as the congregation gathered again.
The Very Rev. Dean Graber presided as Archbishop Clune hosted the banquet in New Norcia. Bishop Ryan, welcomed with praise for his prudent administration and commitment to Australian growth, pledged to continue cooperation with Geraldton and Perth, noting his 16 years in Australia and dedication to local education and church advancement.
The speaker lauded Australis and its warm people, avoided material welfare comments, and spoke of Dean Gruber's aid since his appointment. Archbishop Clune then proposed the ladies toast and thanked the organizers for the banquet.
Dr D H Baker shows gradual improvement under Dr Wallace care after stomach trouble confinement. Mayor G A Kempton left Kovella Hospital for Perth for further medical aid. Tom Green suffered a serious arm fracture when his horse shied and threw him against a tree. Dr Boyd set the limb and recovery will take weeks. Sanitary paper advertisement from Constantine & Ganiner.
W A Lake of Waggrakine defends Mr Mills against Mr Vian s attack on government valuation and red tape. He praises Mills for aiding settlers over 12 years and urges focusing railway funds on productive settlement of idle lands owned by political friends along existing routes. October.
Notice covers forms for transfers mortgages bills of sale cavest registrations wills and guardianship in Geraldton. It notes forms and offices for the registry and legal filings.
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