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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1926
Page
2
A grand Pisin and Fancy Dress Ball is set for Thursday at the Town Hall to support the Hondur Beant Fund. A committee, with ambitious plans, promises a first-rate orchestra, a sit-down supper, and attractive prizes for best costume and gallery.
The report details ongoing promotions with Meferendun Poles Industry and Con Xo 120,884, noting figures like 473A and 17i.8. It mentions Geraldon Gali and Master Harvey Greenough with references to South Australia and Tasmania. A late September event recalls a beach court case involving Mrs Kaw, a stolen window and property valued at 10. The narrative covers a courtroom outcome for Gilber Maye, Guilty on September 20 for wilfully dawned items, plus a discussion of compensation and legal proceedings extending to four days after the incident. The piece features numerous local names, arrests, and community reactions tied to the trials and commemorations.
A household furniture sale notice appears for Northampton or Repiewder. The Victoria District Show committee calls for full attendance at tonight’s meeting three weeks before opening day. Also reported are deaths, funerals, and preparations for the Chiltern Hospital Appeal procession with events and displays for all ages.
A garbled parliamentary style notice reports the Chief Electoral Officer saying measures will be taken to enforce voter participation. The text mentions a campaign, a promised explanation, and the department's intent to carry out penalties, with officials cited indicating full enforcement.
In Kalgoorlie a murder trial was adjourned after jury member Mr. W H Brows contracted illness. Justice Deaper weighed options as counsel argued for proceeding with a reduced jury while noting travel and witness burdens. The court granted a postponement to meet again at 10:50 p.m. and later set a further adjournment to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Fragmented testimony from Kalgoorlie court recounts Coulter and others near Australia Hotel in late April. Witnesses describe routines, a wedding, a rabbit incident, and alleged conversations about King of Themly as the case proceeds.
A witness described limited contact with Coulter at the Australia Hotel and denied involvement in guiding witnesses. He noted Coulter's reticence, recalled breakfast in bed on the 20th, and stated he never saw Coulter at Clarke's. suspicions about Coulter’s role emerged amid courtroom friction and interruptions during cross examination.
In a rain affected September semifinal at Senter Three Springs defeated Mingenew by a single point after a fast contested match. Both teams showed effort with Mingenew tying late to force a final tally of 4 goals 7 behinds to 4 goals 6 behinds. The result sets up a final against Carnamah for the premiership next Sunday.
The Prime Minister announced on Monday that Senator M L acklan of South Australia was appointed to the Executive Council and would serve as Federal Attorney General during Sir Aothem’s absence for League of Nations meetings. Geraldon wedding of interest at Weasley Church Perth yesterday evening between Mr Albert Webster and Migx Mora McMahon. reception at Keough’s Hall Newcastle Street followed, with plans for a South-West tour.
An unclear, dialogue heavy fragment recalls a quirky exchange about time and place. Tokens point to a quirky narrator named Sage and a setting near Sandy or Incle Dublins with puzzling phrasing and odd exclamations.
The report covers the Gerakdtos Ride Club competition over 300 gania with two seven shot rounds, noting good order and close totals led by G. Teode 41 and Geo myth 60, plus mention of Mr. Henyth returning from the NRA meeting in Ewanbourne and upcoming events including Indies ladies prizes and a Kurday hospital sports break.
The town screens show Jack Pickford in Waking Up The Town Tonight and Wednesday with Norma Shearer Alec B. Francis and Claire McDowell in supporting roles. Larry Remon’s The Perfect Clown features chase scenes and is billed as original and highly exciting. Also showing Rugged Water starring Lois Wilson Warner Baxter Willice Beery and Phyllis Haver. Norma Talmadge’s Ki ri arrives Tuesday and Wednesday.
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