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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
2
Orl Coate offers mens fashion and golf ghiets with reliable quality and wide selection in Washington. The retailer emphasizes durable fabrics and best dress options, urging customers to shop early to prevent delays.
A fragmented item mentions Addio and a commission agent, with references to warehousing, cash advances, and freight in a Fremantle to London route. It lists cargoes including sheep branding fluid, phosphate products, and agricultural equipment, with several unclear place names and ship passages.
In loving memory of my lost Father Sey temine Heth Lis. Peacefully sleeping, resting at that Earths Wonty, blue home to Mis lerest sleeping. Aunte and Bll, nieces and kin. Forever in our hearts, love from family.
A local birth notice reports Grange Roath Geraldon welcomed a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Coy. The fragmentary text confirms the event occurred mid inst and references family names in a typical community roll call.
The Bulvarian Army Adjutant Senator will be the preacher for Halya Army tomorrow at 1 am. The subject is The For Bola Servien. A hearty invitation is given to all friends and visitors to be present.
Reported at Dindilon siding settlers completed trucking yards by cooperative effort and Railway Department approach offering wages for two to three days of work. After a storm, seven men were fined for gaming at a premises run by Wong King. Weather records show rainfall across several towns with post office registrations noted. A theatrical company finished its Geraldton run, while the Surprise Mine inquiry concluded accidental death ruling. Obituaries report the death of Charles John McLellan Dick and funeral services set for the Anglican Cemetery. Health notes record August births and deaths in Geraldton, with general town health satisfactory. Local sports discussion questions whether Perth League will visit Geraldton this season.
Races at the track list several handicaps and contenders such as Saint Humphret and Lord Nangar with betting notes. The text then shifts to a Commonwealth aviation discussion led by Mr Gregory about subsidising civil aviation along Western Australia’s coast. Defence involvement is noted, with possible federal state cooperation and mail service considerations. Market prices for sheep skins and hides are mentioned, closing the fragment.
A keen final saw Thistle take an early lead as Town pressed but failed to finish. Evensen and Reid shone in Thistle’s defense while Harrison and Thomas scored to seal a 3 0 win for Thistle, with Town unable to break through and Evensen in good form.
Melbourne September 2. Mr Wise the Postmaster General has forwarded to the Country Party a communication showing that since his ascent to office he has urged provision of reasonable mail services to the outback. Instructions call for five weekly trips between points up to 73 miles apart, with compensation to carriers regardless of revenue, and continuation of existing services from July 1 without residents’ contributions if a tender covers costs. Cancelled services before July 1 may be reinstated if alternative routes are found to serve the people.
OSWELL S report shows Captain G Lester of the local club failing to spark activity across North Western Districts Un ion rifle clubs. Meckatharra remains the only active club while other clubs like Greenough Geraldton and Mollown delay union business and wait for new barrels or reissues. The scene hints at a lull in the Murchison area with gear like rifles and barrels gathering dust at the War Office.
Melbourne telegraphs a proposed postal reform by HL Gregory MER increasing weekly mail service to at least 10 adults without subsidy, with twice weekly costs, thrice weekly price, and reinstatement of canceled services if no other option exists. The notice seeks greater relief and justice for residents amid adjustments and a referenced tonic advertisement for Wood’s Peppermint Cure.
In Perth High Court on Wednesday the case of L. Burges versus T. A. Drage featured an appeal from a 1919 Supreme Court judgment. Burges, lacking funds and notes of evidence, sought adjournment or deferral to obtain transcripts, arguing financial hardship and absence of counsel. A transcript option and admin concerns were discussed, the court ordered the appeal tracked out and a sum awarded to Burges.
Tomorrow night at the Town Hall the City Band presents a popular concert after church service. Mr Flessader arranged the programme with vocal numbers by Mas ter Motta and Mrs Day. A euphonium solo is listed. The secretary will prepare the muster list for show engagements and band members. The Geraldton band plans to visit Northampton on Wednesday for a performance in the Northampton district.
A list of items from a well furnished household for sale includes a upright grand piano, a solid bedroom suite with beds and bedding, an oak bedstead with a heavy mattress, first class bedding, linen, shirts, and towels. Also offered are a large selection of carpets, chairs, a writing desk, dining pieces, furniture, china, glassware, kitchenware, and kitchen contents.
In the Dalgety and Company listing, D. E. Grant’s holdings are divided with numerous lots of Wethers and Stud Rams for sale. The yarding, graded for quality, targets buyers seeking good dam and buck strains, with Rams and Ewes including special Stud stock from multiple owners and breeds. Further details and accounts are listed for various partners and locations.
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