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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
2
Charles Henry Allen died at 73 Speight Street Newport Victoria on September 1 aged 37. He was the beloved brother of Mrs Francis James Tetlow of Eleanor Street.
The Walkaway Turf Club plans a Saturday meeting in November as officials confirm the event date. The club continues to emphasize orderly conduct and maintains a policy of supervision and security for attendees and entrants.
A round of entertainment notes includes Sobliers Pictures Two featurettes at King's Theatre on Saturday with Miss Pitts in Better Times and a review of the Empire's cake prize. The West Australian Post covers football, horse and cattle markets, Army stores pricing, and a detailed report on Berthen's circus with acts by Silver Prince and George Eroai performers.
Northam greeted His Excellency the Governor who arrived by special arrangements to open the 19th annual show. Members of local committees and officials welcomed him, with the City Band playing a program of music. The event featured exhibitions, ample refreshments, and a strong attendance forecast, signaling a major advance over prior years.
Telegrams from Perth report that the Cockburn naval base near Dorburn is to be closed by month’s end. Secretary A McCallum of the ALP said information reached the base and he has telegraphed M Hingh Mahon to bring the matter before Federal Parliament and verify the position.
Arbitration Court schedules the Kalgoorlia suit hearing for October 5. Queen's Hall Attractions presents a double feature on Saturday featuring Paramount Pictures with Jane Elvidge in Coax Me and Ethel Clayton in Vicky Vee, plus Mack Sennett comedy His Last Fale Step.
Perth notes list acceptances for Saturdays Goodwood meeting across first and second class plates, handcaps and purses. Includes Brignnd Chief, Bidgeroo, Amiens, Little Perks 8.0, Captain Fox, Lockmaster, Mannequin, Chervo, Sandfune, Venetian King, Welter Handicap contenders, and anticipated events at Helena Vale, Randwick and Melbourne plus remarks on East Fremantle East Perth final prospects.
Electoral lists prepared by the council offices and local institutions remind ratepayers that only fully paid rates by October 14 entitle them to be listed. A special general meeting of the Victoria District Turf Club is planned at the Queens Hotel on Saturday September 25 at 8 pm to discuss selling the present racecourse and establishing a suitable future site.
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