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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1924
Page
2
Local notices announce postponed sales from September 24 affecting Geraidtam stores and Greenangh Ramerame area, plus rain and SE winds in the district. Separate items report a Sydney telegram on a burglary case, a Bridge Party for Protestant Children’s Home, and Wool prices tied to recent sales. The Geraldton Camera Club reports 47 exhibits with prize revisions and upcoming public display.
A local gathering in Gerakitom Burmesian Chamber debates the Capital Pus inkment system at 3 o'clock this evening. The notice invites tenders for extensions to the Htectory verandah with plans and specifications available at the Bactery. tenders close Monday. Nearby, a railway death near Nabe wa is reported with post mortems confirming heart failure. Marjorie Morrison and Peggy Murray holiday at New Marracarrs Station as guests of Mr and Mrs McKenzie Grant. Mrs Dan Mathieson and Miss Mountain visit Gernll tom district with plans to spend time at Tibraddes station. A death at North Fremantle on Sunday, of Bergnant J Creeper, a Gerakitow poker station aide, aged 54, leaves a widow and four sons.
A wide circle of friends mourns the death of Mrs Margaret Hepburn widow of D Hepburn who passed away in her sleep at about dawn aged 69. She leaves a daughter Vila Tymms and five sons from Geraldton to Narrogin with the funeral set for 3 30 pm tomorrow at the KC cemetery from her daughter's residence Fitageralistmeet. Dalgety and Company announce a special sale of sheep at Northampton yards Monday featuring 2 landing sheep including wethers from Muresharrs with price ranges and lines described as top quality and well conditioned.
The Postmaster General notes concerns that wireless receiving apparatus remains used without licenses and vows strict action to curb illegal operation. Officials urge compliance to ensure broadcasting benefits reach licensed participants and the community.
Large attendance at the annual Geraldton Bowling Club meeting at the Railway Hotel. President W J Box reports a growing club, new electric lighting on greens, and promising finances though future costs rise with Queen's Park greens access. Officers elected include President Frank Green and Lietenant H Watterson. secretary O Meeme notes membership growth over four years and persistent fundraising needs. A Geraldton carnival and intercity team participation are discussed to boost interest and competition.
This month brings ranges of show frocks and 1W hats from the manufacturer. Newlines include smart white voile dresses at 18/6, dust coats at 45/ each, crepe pieces at 1/3 yard, georgette crepes at 3/6, and heavy weight pugi ble at 4/6 yard. Men’s wear features suits at 65/ and 35/, hats from 10/8 to 40/, and striped shirts with collars at 15/6 each.
Lace agents push a carnival day in Gerskiten on January 26. Discussion centers on rink capacity four to six, possible Perth player attendance, and coordination with local clubs. Debate considers timing, other events, and committee procedures before final decision.
A well attended meeting at the Yuna Hotel discussed extending the Yuna Mullewa railway. Speakers urged Crown land settlement in the Victoria district to improve rail and port services and boost agricultural wealth, backed by a 400 signature petition.
A garbled OCR fragment describes division efforts and seating arrangements at a meeting. It references individuals such as Mr C Taylor, F Beede, Jelfvien, Mr Brooks, and Mr G Vince, with uncertain details about a Magyar of Gorakites and a potential visit.
Dr Glendinning the Town Clerk received a letter from Mr Verm L East secretary of the Ugly Men's Association New Settlers Branch outlining a plan to travel the Wongan Hills Mullewa Geraldton route to publicise job opportunities for local unemployed and incoming migrants. He asks farmers to leave applications with the clerk during his route next week noting only 52 single migrants arrive next month and urging higher weekly wages.
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