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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1919
Page
2
An incomplete OCR item cites Senator Russell and project costs. The fragment mentions metactile meet and covering overhead with eighty five percent, plus questions about tin. Readable facts are limited and unclear.
A fragmentary report notes Lee Sergt Kim Holmes arriving in Giste after about three years of active service. Delegates to Reena of Bynod gather Mov Er Oetes, an ie worker, and an item is mentioned with silver cake forks.
Fragmentary notes from Talgety & Co Ltd on the Mullewa sheep sale describe a decline in prices and mixed bidding. The report hints at potential factors affecting demand but lacks complete details or clear outcomes.
Fine Westacr featured the Eight Hours Day Celebration held at Gerabitoa yesterday with a very successful wandering procession. Led by Nat Barglett, piping by Wayland Mellors and the City Band under D. Tiernes, the march proceeded through Francis Street and Buildings. Prizes were offered for displays and several events followed, including a 100 yards handicap with competitors listed and results noted.
The Mullewa racing card lists the Peace Handicap over a mile with Bondorrie at 10.8 and Greylands 9.5, followed by Nundu Boy and Wax Palm at 9.4, Golden Spur at 9.1, Oleeraph 8.12, then Wooderaddin Handicap with Bondorrie at 0.12 and Nundu Boy 2.12 among others.
Fragmented OCR shows a retail catalog style page listing men's fashion shirts shirts and pajamas with prices. The text mentions quality fabrics poplin and cordon garments, plus remarks on value and living costs, but many items are garbled.
Phone 31 reports the Thampton Agricultural Society annual meeting held October 18 at the Mechanics Institute. The balance sheet shows a stable year with the Society purchasing 60 pounds worth of cutlery and crockery. Officers elected include H.R. Drage president and A.J. Logan vice president. C Grigg Clifton secretary. The bridesmaid Ciara Shey wore white with a pink trim. The Welcome Home Committee held a social on October 12 to honor Private Bert Etherton and Private David Thiowar, planning a gathering for returning soldiers. Geraldton observers note the honey moon trip.
At the West Australia ATC meeting horse racing results show Shearwater winning the two miles and a quarter Anniversary Handicap with odds quoted. John Peel hurdles and other tote details appear, including Dowling analysis and Carter entries, with fragmented betting and race notes from the Oswell’s box.
Fragmentary notes describe an October 18 meeting of the Farmers Club at the Patsee Hotel Walkaway. Mentions recounts extending to December 31, 1919, discussions of matters of interest to farmers, club suits against the club, appointments at the low ground, and arrangements for fair booths and ring setups.
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