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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 02, 1926

Page

2

Local General Notes From Geraldton Church and Wool Sale

Local items report Methodist Community Service with Rev M Melry preaching at Greenough and Wiwan, plus Salvation Army from Melbourne visiting Geraldton Sunday and Monday events at the Town Hall. Wool sales in Dungety And C Limited open with keen competition. Japan and Continental buyers active. price adjustments noted for poor and good wools. Guild event marks 16th anniversary with songs, readings, and a social gathering in Parish Hall attended by Mrs Gard and others.

Syaney Dungety and C+ Limited Shiner Wired Japan Fee Frova Amt Bralford

Trade and Rainfall Notes From Local Markets and Notices

The report lists tomato prices in Perth markets for the period and records rainfall figures for several stations including Shark's Bay and Northampton. It also covers a Salvation Army charity event, a mayoral committee meeting planning the RAL Ball, Northampton talent show details, a legal case of false pretenses, driving under the influence, and a large Agricultural Society meeting with preparations for an upcoming fair and new premises for the Westralian Farmers office.

Visit By Besentiers Arrives in Geraldton for Brief Visit

A party of visitors attending the Beicmeo Conference in Perth plans a trip to Geraldton arriving tomorrow. Some will tour Newmarracurra and Thmddén for geological interests, then proceed to Eradu and Teainiews before returning to Perth.

Erivalista Sumbor Beicmeo Perth Geraldton Newmarracurra Thmddén Frente Perth Callant

Pilbara seat candidate talks in Port Hedland district

Mr HH Caderwood spoke in Port Hedland last week about contesting the Pilbara seat in the next Legislative Assembly elections. Mentel Hatwell Board members W P Odell and Norman Borstock return to Perth by tomorrow night’s train. A large gathering was planned to view the arrival of Lord Stonehaven and Lady Stonehaven.

HH. Caderwood Port Hedland Pilharra Nent Legislative Assembly W. P. Odell Norman Bortock Mentel Hattw Fami Board Perth Mar Leod Minilyn G. A. Enstaugh Majorite Applereods Afr D. Mentiplay Ger T Yidtow Dar Jeg Mrm- Thor Lahaye Caisdate Linda Mars H. Wise Lord Stonehaven Gener 1 Australia Lady Stonehaven G. B. Bewell Luneh Freemasons Plant I

Mendel Estate Successful Applicants Named in Land Board Action

The Land Board chaired by an Under Secretary of Lands announced the selection of successful applicants for allotments on the Mendel Estate. About 149 applications were processed, with each lot detailing size, price per acre, and the responsible selectors including Messrs. Bostock, Siwell, Yelverton, and McNamara among others.

Land Board W. TP Odell Norman Bostock GE Siwell Air Bitte Geraldton Tureey Wednesdy Victoria Loretton R.’ Gee HL J. Yelverton Neren McNamara Mere Eres D. J. Miller G. C. Chambers C. Eakina M. J J. K Helnton

Popular Yet Weather Affects Attendance at Kini Theatre

The Kini Theatre drew a strong crowd despite weather as patrons planned to see a lineup featuring The Conquering the Featane Story and Night Life New York with Bob La Rocque. Additional titles claim big draws with Taber and a Warner Brothers adaptation, while program notes highlight Felix, Lorre, and Buck Jones stories, with previews of Lost Letter.

Kini Pmeranine Jackson Gregory Buck Jones Taber de Lorre

Geraldton Football Association meeting notes and finances

Mr Alt Rock presided as voting opened with members Tein Aes van and J Allen among attendees. Reports covered August 28 matches and a trip on the 20th, with accounts tied to these events. Railways, Rovers, and Fire Brigades saw forfeit permissions linked to Walkaway while Railways play Rovers next. junior fixtures confirm eight games per club. Upper Chapman Geraldton curtain receipts totaled £23 32 2 with expenses of £2 12 8, leaving a credit balance of £21. Benign donations from H C Guild for tea receipts added £3 11 10, bringing the Hospital Appeal fund to £24 11 1. Appreciation extended to Bowtell, Forrest Hanks, Elliott, Davies, Parry, Blake, and Barker for voluntary efforts.

Alt Rock Geraldton Football Association Bell Membece Rovers Fire Brigades Inter Ravéix Ravers Fry H.C. Guild Funch Messrs Bowtell Forrest Hanks Elliott Davies Parry Blake Barker

Rovers and Railways to clash in Hazurday Association match

On Hazurday the Association match frill recommence with a game between Rovers and Railways at the Recreation Ground. Officials include central umpire Bow ie and boundary umpires Hanlon and Forrest. Railway team to be altered with a long list of players omitted. The match also features the jawinrixture between Hovers and Brigades umpired by Higgin.

Hazurday Frill Rovers Railways Recreation Ground Bowie Hanlon Svr Forrest Wed Elliott Davies Rowe McClure Brasley Angel Langdon Cook Becker Thomas Moore Holland Wimberton Tehan McEkay Bastow Watt

Rangers v Thistle Cup semifinal at Queens Park

The Hansen Cup semifinal pits Rangers against Thistle at Queens Park or Sil unby with a final expected after the season’s last game. Thistle favored on form but cup-tie outcomes remain uncertain. 3.15 prep for extra time if needed and officials listed.

Queens Park Sil Unby Rangers Thistle Towa Sorcerites Mr.Pheobald Mears Barker Salmon Waray Tee Hodllinga Gray McLean Culverne Logan Carroll Corkhill Easton Easther Brady Carpenter Sae Blaughter

Meeting of the Murchison club discussed appeals and finances

A meeting at the Murchison club Monday last presided by Mr J. Rent heard reports from Messrs Rees Easther Cartwright and Cartwright with G K Cartwright as secretary. Forms were approved and a £3 collection from the last game was donated to the Children’s Honorist Appeal. A September 11 discussion covered delaying the watch to boost effort by Town and several motions were debated before a remnant of business was postponed to September 1. The session closed with plans to avoid counter attractions at the Stee Creation Ground. attendance noted with a field average of 4.53 in Khai Hills.

Agricultural Society T. C. Boyd Victoria District Agricultural Rociets Mae Advier Burke Murchison Tam Rent Mewirs Easther Thiatles Cartwright Aalmon Town Eecretary G. K. Cartwright Rangers Yaten Colle Ion Appel Hopteraker

Western Australia Debates State Savings Bank Reform

Telegrams from Perth report a government savings bank bill before Parliament proposing to raise the deposit limit from £1000 and rename the bank to State Savings Bank. The draft measure also faces questions over whether the bank should accept larger deposits and governance changes as debated by the Legislative Assembly with Premier Mr. P. Collier present.

Perth Government Savings Bank Governent Savings Bank Jl Ban Legislativa P. Collier

August Finances Show Larger Deficit Than Last Year

Perth reports August treasury returns show a deficit of £108,817, with income around £819,507 and expenditure £72,832. State trading operations yielded a debit excess of £98,512, contrasting with the prior year’s figures.

Perth Tréasury Anexecs

Cobham's Return Flight Makes Good Progress

A chaotic report details Alan Cobham's return flight with spectators across Oudlandatte and Alice Springs as crowds cheer. Cinematography captures the group while Cobham departs toward Katherine, seven hundred miles away, aiming to reach Darwin next.

Colfiam Alice Lobhar Tr Group Hhell Aviation Spirit Castro Cobham Katherine

British Coal Crisis Threatens Miners’ Livelihoods

In August 1930 in the House of Commons Joynson-Hicks warned that if safety measures were sabotaged by Mr. ALWF Cook or others, the Government must act to prevent mines from being destroyed. He called it an elementary duty to protect miners’ livelihoods and pledged full adherence.

Mdon House of Commons Joynson-Hicks Howe AL WF. Cook Montroyed

Parents Responsibilities at Helsingfors Conference

A report from the VASLCAL Works Conference in Helsingfors emphasizes parental duties to monitor children, ensure accurate care, and collaborate with doctors and teachers in a Christian educational setting. The document notes early smoking exposure as part of historical context.

Helsingfors Uralimsor

Market Report on Cattle Sheep and Lamb Prices

Agents yarded 114 cows from Derby shipments, prices steady versus last week with good medium weight beef cows around 12 to 12/6. Sheep trade opened steady with best wethers 35/10, lambs 27 to 30 shillings, consignments totaling around 1,258 sheep and 400 new lambs. Major firms Elder Smith and Co Limited and Dalgety and Co moved substantial numbers amid a firm market.

Weimer Derby Tae Elder Souithatt Con. Limited Murcea Wwe Tay I Weamer Elder, Smith and Co Sheen

Fragmentary OCR Item on Heavy Machinery and Freight Ships

A partial newspaper fragment lists heavy equipment terms and freight ship references. Names and details are unclear, with garbled spellings and missing context, but points to maritime commerce and gear descriptions rather than a clear event or narrative.

Eye strain symptoms blamed on sight defects

Symptoms such as headaches and giddiness are linked to vision issues. An ad promises a scientific test to assess sight and detect defects, inviting readers to consult Dr Brian C. Birminger of the Opticlan for a service at Merino Terrace. The piece also mentions a housing complex and local services in a fragmented, low-coherence layout.

Brian C. Birminger

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