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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
2
Published in November this illustrated number will reach readers abroad for Christmas. Features and contests invite contributions from Public Bodies Bossies Men and Private Residents. Twice the power will be allocated to literary contributors and photographers.
AGarden Party at Me Kempton residence on Hataniny Afternoot aims to raise funds for the dower stall at the Visiting Nurse Scheme Carnival. A program of amendments and tea will be offered as a small charge. attendees expected from friends of the home to support the effort. Also reported are court results from Polis Court where Lawrence Anion Awitin Bhohinn and Patrick Tigan pled guilty to an incident at a hotel on October 1 during prohibitions, with a fine and three days in jail. Examinations in Theory of Music at the University of Western Australia noted for students from Geraldton and Presentation Convent.
A fragmented Geraldton page reports Burke trial move to Victoria Court in October, a two day furniture auction by Bogle Bros at Federal Bowing Marine Terrace in November, church services at St Johns with Rev William Steckie, and community updates on road matters wool shipments ostrich eggs court incidents and local fundraising events including an Oh Time Dance for Mr V Tilly at the Hallway Institute.
An account from an Occasional Correspondent details variable early season results with crops improving in several districts. Notable mentions include Mr. Mann and Binas, Duple and Jous, Opies, York gum salinw, and Horan’s yield. Breeders and shows in Northampton and Vitoria District Show receive emphasis amid rumours of maquinaria dismantling and continued price stability for lead.
Uncle Gem in 1912 and WM Law year’s Cealfield Cup winner Purser came close to victory in the past. He finished second to Viloncello in 1941 and was third behind Whittieram Tangalooms the next year.
A fragmented message from a district turf club meeting outlines questions about costs and timing. It asks how much is estimated to be earned, references the course, and mentions arranging a meeting, with sign-off lines and unclear details.
An Australian trotting event on a Saturday evening recorded three dividends. Wahoo finished 254 for 11 and another horse 414 for 1. The write up notes July favorites catching the eye and highlights the seatings at the venue.
At around 7 pm on Saturday near Perenjori, a tanker carrying kerosene caught fire on a railway siding. Firemen and the engine crew battled the blaze, detaching a burning truck and hauling the rest of the train away. The incident damaged a harvester and a McCormick tractor, with several animals saved by quick uncoupling. No further injuries reported.
A foggy crowd missed much of the action as Thistle Town Juniors met Town Seniors in a tense match. Thistle led 1 0 at half time with the wind in their favour and converted a penalty, while Towns pressed in the second half but could not overturn the score. Both sides produced a strong finish with Thistle ultimately victorious.
The King's Theatre tonight features Anang Nibeon and Lewis K Stone in a mixed bill including Plrst Wallows special and a midnight elopement themed act. Gloria Swanson stars in The Wages of Virtue on Wednesday and Thursday with Bijou Quartette delivering songs and humor in a musical revue. Jackie Coogan returns with A Dog of Flanders on Saturday, plus Darwin Was Right and a maritime note on the Cephee's Brisbane departure.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss naval repairs costs and delivery timing for a vessel, government wartime policies, and debates in the Commonwealth Parliament. Mentions include Admiralty, Commonwealth Act, 15 knots speed, 10,000 rubles refrigerant stores, and possible ship deployment.
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