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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1926
Page
2
Local matters discuss town works plans with the Beck Beach improvement estimate, gravel transport, portable pumps for the sea front, and lighting. Train service changes and Meekatharra to Perth through carriage issues are debated, plus farm invasion notes and civic business on land, water, and public works.
A Chicago wire report describes the folding wing airplane designed by Alfred A. Verville. The 12 foot wings spread to 3 feet 8 inches, can fold back in 11 to 12 minutes without removing wires, enabling compact storage and easy reconfiguration for cargo or passenger roles.
At a council session discussions focused on mesh restrictions to protect immature fish species near Geraldton. Debate covered enforcement, need for Fisheries Department support, and a ban on harvesting certain undersized fish to safeguard the local marine stock.
A fragment lists Simercet slides and Hilily JAP CREPE with a good assortment of patterns. It mentions embroidered voiles and a dress length priced at 12/ and 8 respectively, conveying a catalog-like sale item.
Fire at the Institute Hall Millicent sparked a stampede as crowds fled a blazing cinema box and burning surroundings. Several women were injured or fainted, one woman died, and others aided by rescuers as authorities tried to restore order amid chaotic exits and smoke. The incident disrupted plans and delayed trains to Adelaide the following morning.
Moerx Dalgety and Co held their monthly sale at Cambridge where 2700 sheep were offered and 2274 found buyers. Wethers and ewes sold at varied prices from 26 shillings to 4 shillings 3 pence with wethers at 20s 6d to 22s 6d, and a total clearance achieved.
The Minister for Mines received a telegram from the manager of the Mints Battery at Conlgarith stating that a trial run of 31 soon to the Glencir Queen mine, led by Mesara Hughes and Morton, had yielded promising results. The mine, under option to Mr. McDermott, was praised as the best surface show the department has seen. The minister noted the crushing was extremely encouraging and could sustain high value, with district yields expected to remain significant.
Two distinct films headline the King's program One is Jackson Gregorys Two Kinds of Women starring Pauline Frederick The other is Kathleen Norris love tale Why Kathleen featuring Patsy Ruth Miller Alain Por Pauline Garon Also listed are Wild Justies and The Trooper with Red Cloud among forthcoming nights at the joint with plans for advance ticket sales and mixed Monday changes.
Presbyterian and Anglican services are listed with Rev. L. G. Reekie preaching at Lam and 7 30 pm. Hospital appeal funds, Sunday School at 3 pm, Ladies Guild Thursday, and flower offerings requested. Methodist effort aimed at £1200 total with £100 raised so far. Trust funds meeting scheduled at Blu Point Wednesday evening.
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