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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1924
Page
3
Fragmentary 18th century summary shows Lord Balfour invoking Article 12 of the Irish Treaty to justify unity of government measures. The text recounts debates on preserving provisions of the Government of Ireland Bill and cautions on interpretation amid political tension.
The report notes Shanghai on September 8 with volunteers mobilized and 1100 to 1200 British American and Italian personnel landed. It discusses Australia’s inter a yan response to the Town’s situation, and mentions Worbley market easing through conversions, with now possible economic shifts amid wartime strain and currency considerations.
The Geraktos Rifle Club conducted a practice shoot at the 800 and 1000 yard ranges. Mr Waller and local notable Blencowe led top prizes with Blencowe securing first and Sturman second by two points amid mirage and rough wind. A postevent banquet and trophy schedule were announced as future events.
A historic guide discusses piano ownership, noting many owners neglect tuning and proper placement. It warns against placing pianos in unheated rooms, near drafts, or under windows, and stresses regular tuning and correct positioning to preserve value and sound. It cautions that improper care lowers resale potential and advises keeping the instrument in heated rooms and away from extreme conditions.
The telegram notes Perth sights a ministerial motor cab account probe. An accident involving an itemized Federal Government motor service will be examined by the Opposition in the House of Representatives. A detailed report on the cost and operation of ministerial cars and garage administration is anticipated.
In New South Wales a government motor-car skidded and overturned injuring Minister for Labour and Industry K Paros and three others. Paros sustained three broken ribs and was hospitalized after the vehicle skidded while en route to Victoria Taos in the September heat.
Aldermen Crompton says Melbourne stoma is progressing yet travel remains problematic. He notes absence of Sparta and Rewa papers and the Cuburban train to allow travellers to the city of piety.
Darwin residents report confident expects of captive women survivors of the Douglas Mawson reaching the city soon. Local postmaster searches for assistance procuring clothes for the travelers and a half breed child. Mrs Hen nnis Mise Mary Henn visit Geraldton with Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson before returning to Guikfort.
In favorable conditions the A team defeated the black and white team by a tight margin. Criddle and Easther stood out with goals and assists, while Drage and Kemp added key scores as Perry and Chick pressed hard throughout the match.
The Goodwood meeting attracts twelve entries for next Saturday with Petruchio and Muriel s Hope dominant in the field. Widespread betting favors Petruchio in mile and hurdle races as Bally and Nanny Boy figure in close contention. The Boulder Cup shows Bruete as a strong winner and high-profile jockey N Percival returns to the saddle for a treble at Boulder. The Eastern Districts Racing Association protests the W A Turf Club subsidy cut, while Ayrville’s death marks a somber note in WA racing history.
A rule to administer the estate of Ernest William Ive requires all claimants to file with the Curator of Estates of Persons at 22 William Street Melbourne no later than October 124. Claims not presented may be excluded from distribution. Also advertised are fishing tackle, pipes, tobacco, cigars for sale and other items, with sporting information and money guidance excerpts.
A large estate near Mullewa offers 3743 acres at 3 pm in Dongarea Hall. Waldeck Bros of Dongares auction Bonfield estate with 409 crop acres, 19 windmills, water supply, and stock facilities. Dongarra Flats includes 1000 acres for heavy crops and fattening. Further details from Elder Smite 200 Limited, Perth.
B A cor, SHARES and LEWIH LTD will offer at auction at Moonyeen Yard s kindly lent by J O Grant Esq stock items include 2000 West coms tha 900 Mused shery Land shorn 380 Fat Ewes 450 Mixed Muggets 140 Mixed Sheep in the wool 80 Pat Wothere 190 Hoggets with good wool. Further entries invited. apply to Bogle Bros Geraldton Agents, Bagot Shakes and Lewis Ltd, Perth.
Public auction set for Monday September 15 1901 at Northampton Sale Yards offering about 1200 station sheep in fat condition with 12 months wool growth and four years of age. Sheep are overland and drafted for sale to buyers, with detailed notes from local agent and listings of transfers mortgages and registrations to form on forms stocked locally.
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