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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
3
Reports from Kemmerer Con Co mine in Wyoming describe an explosion trapping several workers. Initial rescues brought twelve miners out, but four bodies were recovered. Rescuers continue efforts amid dangerous conditions as crews search for additional survivors.
At the Geruiton Hotel on Tuessay a cricket meeting chose players for four teams A and D Hutchinson Grocealer Carter Powell Hollings McDonald Wine Hutchinson Dray Seeker Hunter Worthington Rowe and others. Play begins at 2 21 sharp with new season players urged to attend.
The monthly service will be held at the Naraguly schoolhouse on Hus Street at 3 o clock. The presiding minister will be the Reetor of the Presbyterian Church. The service at St Joba is noted but details are unclear.
In Sydney on September 15 Mr. W. Bishop director of Kicko Talaad Oil Co and Nowcauton which controls the relief ship Hudders Sold said the case of the Douglas Mawson murders had been discussed with aborigines. A white child was born to one woman and a suspected murderer faces chained captivity as the rescue effort continues with Kaharow guiding ships toward Arnheim Bay. Three trusted blacks were sent into the interior to aid the release but have not been heard from and may have been killed by the tribe holding the abducted women.
The government buys property between Brook and York for an agricultural college at a cost of £14,500. Details mention the Fremantle voyage of the BMA Ry with three passengers dying from heat and burial in Perm taintsy. Also notes a railway deficit in August and a fall in revenue versus the previous year. A district land drive promises available settlement in Bowerea area.
The record shows the Federated Engine Drivers members choosing on the second ballot with a result of 3450 votes to 8. New South Wales ballot results read Yes 45, no 1100. The text contains garbled names and unclear phrases about Cork supporters and other figures.
The page lists acceptances for Saturdays Helena Vale racing meet across Hurdles Trial Stakes and Handicap events with horses such as Wise Knight Silent Tom and True Moon. It shows odds or form notes and notes a Revision Court Electoral Notice indicating a court session forthcoming.
Government railways announce altered Geraldton services on the Ajana Yuna Mullawa Utakarra and Walkaway lines. Special trains operate September 20 to October 4 with limited return dates and branch substitutions. Subscription notices and unpaid certificates addressed.
Harbour tea rooms holders of certificates are notified that interest at a stated rate will be paid on uncashed first advance certificates held prior to negotiation for two months or more. Interest on lapsed certificates ends September 1824. By order of the Trustees, E. Brainy, Secret. Also notices of a picnic, probate for John Orch of Geraldton, and various local notices.
Dalgety & Company Limited announce a public auction at Nabawah Sale Yards on the 9th of September for owners Chas Whitehurst and Nahawalt Dalgety Co Limited Geraldton. The sale advertises free entry and aims to attract buyers to the Nabawa market.
A garbled page fragment lists fishing tackle guns and ammunition, pipes, cigars, and up-to-date household items. It mentions a car dealer, used and reliable job ads, a six-room home for rent, and small ads for violins and accessories along with hotel references.
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