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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
2
The Went Wand seat was filled by Charlee Thomas Davis who was elected unopposed as Councillor. Visitors to the Northampton Show and local business figures attended a council meeting and discussed the region’s agricultural prospects and proposed developments.
The notice outlines dressmaking room changes at Central Ball with Madam E Wilianne. Westralian Farmers opens new premises on Eleanor Street with ministers and directors in attendance. Council hears on road repairs and health officer appointment. welcomes visiting Perth experts and notes hospitality valued by locals and guests.
A brief notice reports the Queen's Park bowling club opening ceremony held at Pavillon with officers elected including President W Bennett and Vice President K M Dix. Members planned an early start to competitions and the season opener at Farakttan and Queen's Park green.
Mr J T Valuer of MU Magnet oversees Moore Dalgotr and Co. post. Yinka Reitzr as postmaster at Cue. Dr Edward Yeates expected to assume medical officer duties. Mrs Yeates to England. Constance later linked to a murder tale in Terrarn. Geraldton residents John and Hubert Taylor noted. Dr A Metta to replace Dr Boyd in Victoria. Win Leslie to head Horseshoe bar project. Lothian admitted to Cue Hospital. Blavin and Slavin visit Dalwallin. local ties to Magent days recalled.
The memo details sales at Morse and Catry Cow Market with yarded cattle seven days in September and items including 115 horns and various horse offerings. Prices range from modest sums to £23, with mentions of buyers and bidders and the event held at a local town hall.
Handicaps and notes for principal athletic events held Wednesday afternoon at the Victoria District Showgrounds include Mullewa and Third Heat races for 130 yards with multiple contenders. A handicap walk and promotional items plus notable artifacts and a display of glasswork and ornamental items are described with some historic notes and exhibitions.
The funeral for George Oliver, who died in Geruklian on September 17, drew a large crowd to Yalgoo Cemetery. He was laid to rest in the Presbyterian section beside family members and friends, with many attendees including local officials and residents witnessing the ceremony.
The Municipal Council met Wednesday night with Mayor and members Cras Boone Lester Walterson Hall and Baker present. They discussed gravel pit fines near Glens and Marine Terrace steep grades, funding for clearing tracks and road improvements, and railway fare concessions for inland families. The council agreed to inform the minister and proceed with expenditures, with notes on cricket grounds tennis club recreation needs and streetlight projects.
Philadelphia reports Kagem Tommey defeats Turk Demprey in a rain soaked bout. Tommey gains a split decision after Demprey sustains a damaged eye, with 130000 fans watching as the referee rules in Toboy’s favor.
Readable text notes Christ Church services on Sunday with Holy Communion Matins and Evensong, plus Confirmation Classes each Saturday at 7. The Salvation Army meetings will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel Elcamor Street with Captain Herd and Lieutenant Fairey. A special Salvation Army service is planned in connection with a relief appeal.
The notice lists consignments of stock and wool movements with sheep and cattle transfers between Midland Junction and other stations, along with shearing progress. A party of eight shearers contracted at Webb's Patch and Milewra work noted. Wool bales and lambs counts are included in the scattered figures.
A muddled report describes a boxing bout between Lear and Hanlon for a £20 wager in the best of 20 rounds. Levy appeared stronger early, but both fighters kept a sporting pace with few heavy blows, Hanlon eventually tired and was counted out after a long contest.
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