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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
2
An ad-like notice touts Bond's Silk Hose and Bond's Hose in multiple shades at low ball prices. It highlights new season stocks of BERLE GOODS and a special sale on a variety of hosiery, promoting value items to shoppers.
Christmas issue of the Geraldton Guardian includes public notices and local information. The piece references Bushne Men private konidewys and photogenic features, with attention to lead publicion goals and district-wide requests for public interest and photographs.
Mr Hughie Drage of Traverses Northampton plans to import 700 ewes from Australia bred at Bungares stud. The shipment is scheduled for November 4. Rainfall reports show 48 hour totals across Northam and nearby areas, with varying amounts from 3 to 15 inches. Perth market notes indicate produce prices and tomato supplies. Services announce Milton R. Maley to lead Sunday services. hospital appeal and social events scheduled, including a Midnight Meal fundraiser. Weather and vital statistics sections reference September data and local health figures.
The monthly Anglican service will be held at The Naraguls School House in the afternoon. Wool sales in Melbourne reported strong competition and upward values. Retired Mr. A. Gale of Quality House described fancy hats and gowns seen in Porth Mire. Weather forecast notes clearing showers in the south-west districts. Government land sale results show Lot 1127 bought for £950, with other plots sold to Alan Willa Newhouse and Mary Latham. Family court case granted Ada Gill separation and maintenance with custody of three children. Mortampton Market reports 2480 sheep sold with price trends favoring smaller rams and wethers. Health inspector reports outline general compliance and specific measures for disease control and meat inspection.
A fragmentary account traces Beryl Mille’s visit to Kings with a touring show featuring lectures and images from ports, including San Francisco. It highlights grand welcomes by city officials, glamour amid Hollywood elites, and Mille’s later New York appearances and international travels, all rendered in a vivid, period-voice style.
Fragmentary report recalls Dr Davia praising Mr Cox and his company for their work on protecting orchards. Mention of plant care after frost and a plan to hold a conference next Wednesday to discuss linking efforts and potential further actions.
A fragmented report notes golf continues with low. Attendance remains sparse as players and organizers try to cope with hot weather and reduced turnout. Strong entities include golf event and participants struggling with temperature.
In Geraldton Harbour a young man named George Emery is believed drowned after being swept into the water near the railway jetty. A bundle of clothes found nearby and reports from William Emery and others prompted a police search led by Constable Bowtell. The inquest is set for 10:30 tomorrow at the Coal Company.
The inspection reveals loose soil and poor watering on the ground. Dr Bennett notes private checks, suggests not widening use or sealing the ground for twelve months to restore playability until watering improves. Council motions to inform the Cricket Association of a temporary halt pending further watering verification.
H V Box of the district high school asked permission to use Geraldine Queen’s Park recreation ground for a school event tomorrow. Dr. Lester opposed, offering Park B instead, while Dr. Houston argued fairness and noted cricket and football use. The issue drew council concerns about ground suitability and safety for crowds.
Football notes describe a Saturday rematch between Gemiton and Wallas Gklfettans at Hagan Town Hall with a 2 15 kickoff. Players are listed as vie entrants and the event includes a postgame presentation by Leven and other officials.
Reeves Moox leads field at Wesebece event with strong finish as classmates and rivals vie for top honors. The readout highlights standout performances and local competitors across multiple events.
The fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled local note referencing Pennsylvania county or city matters with unclear names and dates. Readable elements point to a possible public notice or administrative item needing clarification from the original page.
At the Victoria Hotel meeting of the Geralton Amateur Rowing Club beta, few members attended and L J Wall was named chairman. The Harbour reclamation project disrupted rowing, canceling the Paster Regatta and halting activity. The club may relocate its shed, but high dismantling costs deterred action. With limited members and access by carrying boats 150 yards, the club faces possible closure unless a solution emerges soon. The election of officers and financial statements were postponed to October 28.
The Northampton road board lists additional motor cars and trucks registered for the year 1927 28. Entries include various makes and owners such as McCaskill Chevrolet Chisholm Pontine Williams Oakland O'Connor Dodge and others across multiple registration codes.
Friday program features classic photoplay The Fighting Failure and One Hour of Love with William Carleton’s devotion tale The cast includes Mr. Landi Peter Muntjumer Dacy Franklin Lacy Weuuimoot and Director Hilliard. Audiences can expect melodrama and thrilling fight scenes in this era cinema showcase.
In a Police Court proceeding, Buboet Hmithers faced charges related to unlawfully detaining a Harley Davidson motorcycle owned by L. H. Thompson. Timeline covers August 2, 1027, and the cycle’s sale chain involving Roy Thompson, W. Riley, and Robert Henry Worthington, with disputed ownership and a 21 day stay of proceedings granted.
Advertising rates and terms from the Geraldton Guardian include prepaid miscellanea insertions listed per word and per line, with minimal charges and special rates for wills weddings and engagements. The fragment notes column widths and line minimums, plus applications for standing advertisements and contracts.
A detailed account of a four foot wide gathering device built to move earth and stones, with a reversible edge, a front plate to prevent forward tipping, and a mechanism to release a catch for partial rotation. It is described as labor saving, capable of handling thick stone and stony ground, demonstrated to spectators, praised by several farmers, and noted as potentially patentable and cost effective.
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