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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
2
A Geraldton show itinerary includes a special train to Northampton with a Geraldton to Northampton run at 8 am arriving 10 55 am and returning 7 30 pm. The event features sheep farming exhibits luncheon, and a Charity hall program with local dignitaries and acts.
Last night death occurred of a long known Geraldton figure in Yarton of Thomas Shilling. Buried in the Anglican Cemetery this afternoon. The notice notes age near four scores, with surviving husband and two daughters. Funeral conducted by Rev Milton R Maley.
Fragmentary OCR shows names Frank Ernest Rita Pent and Ernest Shenton with Perth ties and Cottesloe address. The text is damaged, obscuring full relationships and context of the notice.
Local notice announces a district show with competitions in tar sha H and the loo on Septemtour. Members’ tickets are obtainable on application.
A special meeting of clubs sets a Ladies Gala Day on the range next Saturday afternoon. Invitations extend to all Indian territory to compete for a donated bracelet and a commutation prize. The event features shooting from 800 yards with short-range rifle fire and refreshments. Motor transport will be provided for patrons, and ladies are asked to bring caretakers. The start time is 2 20 pm.
A garbled film listing describes The Outsider, an adaptation of Dorothy Brandon's play, coming to the Kingdom Saturday with Tellegen and a multinational cast. It mentions The Torrent and a subplot about marriage vows and kidnapping, plus other features including Gigantic The Sem Baast and Moby Dick in what reads as a bustling cinema program.
A crowd gathered on the beach opposite the Harbour Works depot to witness the launch of the new enal punt built opposite the depot. The craft, designed to aid dredging and wharf construction, is equipped with tanks and a boiler, and will be towed by a powerful launch to be commissioned soon.
London September 14 The Australian eleven and the North of England completed a drawn match in wretched weather. Australia first innings 282, second innings 0 . North of England totals not fully clear as the report blends multiple events, including boxing notes and other sports. The Oval match featured Woolley 172 and Hendren 77 for the Rest of England declared 468 for two.
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