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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
2
A garbled 1919 Geraldton page notes events and notices. It mentions the October 21 local date, concerts, auctions, boxing, and social events at venues like Marine Terrace and Kin's Hall. Also referenced are Freemasons gathering, Trade auctions, and cricket club activities with small items on prices and schedules.
Death of Mare Morrell, a well known Greenough figure, is reported with Tributes from Geraldton Bowling Club and frequent visits to Greenough. Survived by widow, four sons and four daughters, funeral to be held after travel from Perth with a church procession and regional representatives attending.
A fragment describes using a diamond to cut glass by applying precise pressure to initiate a crack. It explains the minimal force and depth needed, noting diamonds can cut glass while other minerals are less effective for this purpose.
A garbled historical passage recalls Justice Bucknill and various court scenes. It mentions a judge discussing roles of jurists and solicitors, a motor accident case, a railway station application, a magistrate in the street, and the late Lord Chief Justice emulating FireRames Bucknill. The piece notes judges preferring to perform duties outside formal courts.
A fragment from a 1900s advert describes Oswell's department store spotlighting a Ladies Department with new arrivals in voile and prints, Zephyrs and Muslin, gowns and dresses with midcentury price points. Mentions weekly signings and a wide range of garments including whites and trims, plus children's wear and various fabrics.
Several hundreds gathered at Nalawah's old racecourse on Saturday to witness a diverse program of twenty events. Prize money drew keen competition with eight starters per event and strong participation in horse starts. The day featured children’s races, a cigarette rage, a Sheffield handicap, musical chairs, and more, ending with a court ruling on contract costs and allowances for itinerant participants.
The Geraldson Local Court heard disputed contract claims yesterday before Mr A Gee. John Crothers and a co defendant faced plaintiff and his mother over motor hire and alleged breach of contract for building four operations at their station. Attorney E H Bardwell represented the plaintiff and M Wilson for the defendant, with the case noting a wage and rate dispute tied to work at Wick.
A fragmented note mentions A J Aibote visiting, a Gustiapat position in Generalion circles seven years ago, A L Smith known in Northampton, and a return from active service. It also refers to Fremantle business, a Rece Club secretary, and an Agricultural Show, with Yooks reportedly fit and well.
An archival note describes the telephone instrument with a rotating dial and numbered depressions. It explains how the device connects to a line and how the receiver is lifted to clear the line, detailing the user action of dialing to establish a call.
A lengthy letter from Wiluna is read amid Kalgoorlie RSS and N bnperint League proceedings. It details reformist soldiers and prospectors pressing the Mines Department to open a three mile belt under mining leases and questions Westar ownership by Williams Gold Mines. The letter urges the East Murchreem prospectors to back a campaign for ministerial action and access to the rich gold region, with calls to involve the Minister for Mines and branch executives.
A notice from Ravensbourne West Hasbessy Dusedio New Zealand informs that Sergeant John A. Ferguson No 3048 of the Lah Battalionard Brigade ALF, a carpenter by trade from a local town, was killed in action recently. His mother has been notified and seeks any further details from readers. officials have offered little information.
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