High Court of Australia Opens in Perth
In Perth today October 28 the High Court under President Sir Edmund Bartow and Justices Duffy and Rich commenced its sittings. Walter Joseph Westhonan an accountant with Wilford Mitchell and Co Perth suffered a serious cycling accident riding from Victoria Park to the city, receiving a skull fracture and is in a serious condition.
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High Court OF Australia
Perth
gSiNes
comeNcey
Edmund Bartow
Duffy
Rich
Walter Joseph Westhonan
Wilford, Mitchell and Co
Victoria Park
St. Georges Terrace
Eight Hours Demonstration Sets Long Program Record
A lengthy eight hour demonstration was held as the longest programme yet. The event featured a large procession and a record-setting lineup, with expectations of the biggest sports turnout to date.
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Perth
Tragedy and Trial in Claremont Case
The Cabinet reprieved Walter Surridge who was found guilty of killing his wife in Claremont. Separately at Royat Coffee Palace, Robert Clancy fell from a balcony onto the Verandah below, suffering concussion and serious injuries, and was taken to hospital.
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Perth
Walter Surridge
Claremont
Robert Clancy
Royat Coffea Palace
Perth Shooting Tragedy Raises Inquest Questions
In Perth on October 28 Albert Rotham a second hand dealer was found shot in an outhouse on Stirling Street. He died yesterday morning with a revolver beside him. An inquest is scheduled to be held today.
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Perth
Albert Rotham
Stirling St
Farmers and Settlers Meet Votes for Freising Works at Geraldton
A special meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association branch at J Pascoe's home heard Mr Ledsham advocate early freising works for Geraldton. The motion was carried unanimously that now is the time. The regular meeting planned to appoint a rep for the Ville-Mullens Railway League in Geraldton on November 7. Five new members welcomed, road and water improvements urged for Yuna No 3, and a request made to resume D Aborn's 40 acre paddock to form a townsite. Upper Chapman Road Board urged to restore river crossing near Pascoe homestead and improve access for settlers. A second meeting featured H B Stanistreet outlining library plans, clarifying circulating library benefits for country branches. Afternoon tea followed. hay cutting and harvest near. Big bargains advertised for brisk-Boynm gear and related items.
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J. Pascoe
Ledsham
Geraldton
Gnd
En Arly
Leduham
Snd
Alresa
Ville-Mullens
Public Works Department
D. Aborn
Nolbs
Upper Chapman Road Board
Pancoe
Yuna No. 3
Northampton Board
Chapman
Farmers’ and Settlers” Association
H. B. Staniatreet
Perth
The Lampers Picnic Held At Geraldton
The Geraldton Lampers annual Proclamation Day picnic at the 1 Mile Tank drew a large crowd on fine weather. Attendees exceeded 1000 with interesting sports including maiden stack, footballers handicap, compers’ handicap, mareiny lanes race, single ladies race, and tug of war. Geraldton Coffee Palace hosted the event with a strong finish at Town Hall.
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Geraldton
Dun Suriaes Mack
Joe Jones
Joe Brindley
Mrs Murray
Mow G. Brown
Mra Sheldon
Misa Crabb
Migs Bartett
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Farmers urged to unite for cheaper production costs in Yuba
Yuba notes report Mr H. E. Stanistreet, secretary of the Farmers and Bottlers Association, spoke at Mr Carson's home urging farmers to form a company to cut production costs. He noted wheat sales in world markets and praised crop prospects with haying underway. Inspector Hughes visited the local school and a social at Mr Carson's noted by J. Bandy's recent absence in Northampton.
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H. E. Stanistreet
Farmers’ and
Yuba
Mr Carson
Itia
Steinstrost
Alana
Geraldine Aress
Basam
Hughes
Education Department
Mullewa Notes and town progress with events and sales
Mullewa notes report a new town hall easing entertainments with the Swantikas promising a return visit. Mr Owen McKenna builds another shop and dwelling for Mr Newton the local butcher. More workers are employed on new yards. cricket results show a win by 30 to 40 runs. Colseum hosts another week with large reductions in hats skirts and underwear in stocktaking sales.
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Swantikas
Owen McKenna
Newton
Mullewa
Visiting Nurse Scheme Holds Modest Half-Year Meeting
The Visiting Nurse Scheme held a muted half year session at Pariah Hall led by Mayor G. A. Kempton with support from Trustees and officers. Sister Sturman reported 73 visits totaling 61 hours in October month and the fund balance stood at £50 3d with no outstanding accounts. Funds were boosted by a £25 10s 6d fancy dress ball and a £2 6s donation from the Druids Lodge. The scheme paid 668 visits totaling 715 hours and attended 15 maternity cases. The financial report began with £53 10s balance and closed with £30 8d credit after expenses. Leave for Sister Sturman was granted starting November 1, with Surva Malovey covering duties, and committee members were reappointed.
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Pariah Hall
G. A- Kempton
Evs
Craven
J.B Stone
Mesdames Sewell
Oswell
Barnlett
Edmonds
Glaster
Nureq
Sturman
Mra. Hemsted
Druids Lodge
Norce
JE. Stone
A. Craven
Wesley Manor hosts pleasant evening for Miss Byfield visit
On Tuesday evening the 21st, a sizable gathering gathered at Wesley Manse hosted by Beys H and Mrs Hammer to honor Miss Byfield, daughter of Mr James Byfield. Speeches praised her health and time in Doukara. Port Denison port lease interest noted as likely. Port Denison offers camping, fishing, and bathing amenities.
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Wesley Manse
Beys
Mrs Hammer
Byfield
James Byfield
Northam
Messrs
Rudall
I. Wood
L. Stephenson
B. Clarkson
Miss Byfield
Doukara
C. B
Port Denison
Geraldton District Writ for Election Received
Legislative Assembly election notice for the Geraldton district states that a writ for election has been received. The notice cites election day and related formalities with references to returning officers and official seals, though the text is garbled.
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Legislative Assembly
Geraldton
Dax Jave
Tasmiay
Baturlay
Lease Notice For Three Car Shops Term
A lease notice describes the grant of a three shop term to a party identified as 2,000 4, 6, and Stoods Wethers. The rent period spans multiple terms with a stated lease duration of three car shops and offers terms for use and occupancy.
Timber and Iron Business Sold toGeraldton Timber Company
Public notice states W Eyise and Fallowfield & Co dispose of the Timber and Iron portion to Geraldton Timber Company from October 1, 1948. They thank clients for support and note Fallowfield Co sell timber and agencies. Geraldton Timber Co and builders Mampe will handle orders and service.
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Geraldyon Timber Company
Fallowfield & CO
W Ete
Afesare Fallowfield and Co
Tim- Yar
At Lnst
Staif
Geraldton Timber Company
Messrs Fallowfield & CO
Builders Advert Incomplete Notice From Geraldton Area
To builders, eat une are aa ana oF 1 BMCK VILLA B&sl Devdecker Street Geraldton. The lowest or smy temier deposit two percent tender Plaza specifications conditions of settlement may not at my wife.
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Bmck Villa B&sl
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