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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
2
The article reports the first consignment of tomatoes from Blur Point growers to the Eastern States, detailing 113 cases bound for Melbourne. It mentions railway changes, a Geraldton show, and local incidents including a police court case over speeding.
An incomplete court record describes a theft case and sentencing in a quarterly session. It notes time served, consideration of prior restraint, and a reference to a retirement or suspension period affecting the current decision.
Local authorities in Geraldton push for a railway from Meekatharra to Wiluma with Geraldton as terminus. They argue the shorter line benefits pricing, development, and regional access, while officials promise careful government consideration before a decision. Community leaders urge support from state boards and ministers to secure a direct route.
A crowded Madhampion ground saw Disdiloa facing Northam tom in a 1925 minor premiership clash. The first half favored the home side with a lead of several goals, but the game remained in doubt into the second half as Northam's comeback began.
Fragmentary report notes a Lions event titled Water Saturday involving John Shipton and a group from Amibe lure Fund. Names listed include Gibeon H Melena A Smith I a Tr and A Pex with unclear roles or outcomes.
Jhend Tovem meets Saturday at Queens Turk while Thistly and Town teams prepare lineups. Players Enacher Williams Grey Chambers McCulloch Culverwell for Thistly. Town lineup includes Donlan Barker Marsh Crees Winetom May Carr Woodwardmith Baldani Gansmumerg. W Murray to attend as match official. other names listed for Oldfield Oldflehl Ryun Dovlua Mellon Becker Babi Green. Emergrocien Rev Obillekd K Craime.
A fragmented note previews Shadow of the East with Peter Brook and co stars, highlighting prologue scenes, lighting, and dramatic interpretation. It mentions The Trifers at Queen's on Friday and Saturday, with Frank Mayo and other stars, plus wireless updates and Electric House listings.
The readable fragment hints at tribes confronting rituals and spells of a witch doctor amid savagery, torment, deluge, famine, or pestilence, with a tense undertone of collective fear and attempted endurance.
Delegates heard a chairman welcome and a plan to tax road boards for vermin control. The minister sought to extend the law to include emus and other pests, while critics argued for district uniformity and separate treatment of emus. The meeting discussed rates and exemptions with other resolutions to follow.
A terse notice notes Mendy underwent a major operation with a recovery period ahead. Details remain limited but ensure ongoing monitoring and care at the facility.
The Protherve Football Club held a social dance in August. Plans mention a return visit from the Surprise Mine team at Gulows. The piece also notes residents W U Sutherland and family planning to reside locally and wedding plans abroad.
The report details numerous doubles matches from the Man's Doubles Championship. Brown and Chick dominate with scores like 50 64 and 60 61, while Kramer and Broadesers sweep rivals 64 62. Other pairings include Sewell and Sau, Rowlands and Hetherington, Hepworths, and Broad against multiple opponents with decisive scores.
Market activity remained comparatively steady with limited price movement in cattle and dairy sectors. Quotations show small shifts with notable listings from firms like Dalgety and Co, and Kilburn with cattle in the 198 to 290 price range.
The report notes firmer trading at the docks with mixed cattle and pork prices. Prices drifted lower for some lines while others held steady, with quotes for various weights and grades indicating cautious demand across the market.
Rough OCR reads: Mutton beat wether ald per my howt owe 104d x ene Boots beat beat Ga por Bs awe Sag. Details unclear. readable items show livestock show results with participants Mutton and Boots prevailing in sections at a fair event.
A mangled OCR fragment mentions Dalgety and Coy Lid and a late reel, with scattered terms like Gallipoli and Chathes. The text references competition and economic themes, but readable facts are minimal and names are uncertain.
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