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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1924
Page
1
Railway Tea Rooms at the station are now under new management by Mes and Lindon. The notice states they have taken over from Mrs Je and promise prompt service to all orders. Telephone contact is listed as 72 for inquiries.
A letter from the Inter-Church Committee on Social Questions argues against a state lottery bill before Parliament. It cites Britain's 1826 ban, 1918 war-time attempts, and global trials as failed lessons, urging WA to reject legalising state lotteries and warning of gambling harm to the public. The letter, dated October 7, 1924, is signed by Perth church leaders including JR Blaschard and ER Blott.
The report notes Rivoli, five years old, will retire to stud in Queensland after his Melbourne Cup year. It mentions his eight wins and £17,557 in stakes, plus his runner up finish in the Cup with a margin of 0.1. Other items cover nominations, weights, and penalties affecting Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, along with jockey changes and track news.
At the Geraldton Cycle Club meeting in the Geraldton Hotel the chairman outlined municipal support for relaying and lighting a track at Recreation Ground. Estimates totaled about £60 for 15 poles and £30 for 20 poles plus lights. £45 club share if lighting is completed later. Members discussed track surface options with cinders, clay, or both, and agreed to proceed with partial work and later expansion.
The report by Stefansson argues for a permanent Geology Department to study underground water, followed by prospecting wells leased with grazing lands to fund costs. He cites success with water-led development and urges multiple wells along stock routes, plus possible parallel routes and a railway idea, while cautioning that water security should precede major rail projects.
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