Visit of Governor General Lord Forster to Geraldton
Detailed account of the Governor General and Lady Forster’s visit to Western Australia. Highlights include arrivals, school and district events, unveiling of the Prince of Wales bust, discussions at Mokiers Institute about veteran wives’ support, and remarks on Geraldton’s water, wool, railway history, and potential cotton farming. The trip touched civic receptions, speeches, and local development plans.
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Vy Ube Nelowae Betsa Jametioa Presint
Wil Ee i
Heal ‘Toscher
HG Tim
Bunbury
North
Albany
Laityned
Country Australis
Lady Porster
H Vine
Bln Point
Aml
Vice
Hore LY
Eevell
Nlrm
Sip TT
Coote Taily Forster
Wallen
Petster
Sylvia Nelson
Aubrey Burt
Eac
Lind Forster
Geraldton
Westees
Northampton
Levd Industre
Gerakitos
Geraldina
Ir Win
James Mitchell
Meir Diams
Western Australis
Commonwealth
Empire
Gersera
Ohio
Brosuss
Hear
Fhear
Western Australia
Australia
Queensland
Civic reception honors governor at Town Ball
An acting mayor Dr Baston presided over a civic reception for the Governor General. The event highlighted local loyalty to the crown with citizens from Geralton and surrounding towns contributing remarks and memories. The piece notes the governor’s health and recalls early Geralton history and a boyhood memory of sand dunes.
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Baston
Throes
Geralom
Geralton
Ladies Gather at Council Chambers for Lady Forster Visit
About sixty ladies gathered at the Council Chambers to greet Lady Forster while Lord Forster was entertained. The Town Hall room was decoratively arranged with Iceland poppins. The Mayoress introduced Lady Forster, who received a bouquet. The event highlighted the need for expanded nursing facilities and praised the Red Cross Society in aiding war-related nursing efforts across the Commonwealth.
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Forster
Lord Forster
Toom
G. A. Kempton
Kathleen Keapton
Morsing
Boratee
Shay
Indies
Red Cross Society
Ametrake
Commonwealth
Governor General Visits Geraldton Hospital Staff
The Governor General and Mrs Swell arrived in Geraldton after afternoon tea, met by the acting mayor, toured the Victoria building, and spoke with patients including Dr Hungerford and Mr Kempton. They thanked the acting mayor and expressed appreciation for the hospital staff and hospitality received.
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Greenough
Motis
Geraldton
Mra
G. E. Swell
Victoria Cee Wren
Hungerford
Murray
Mars
Inspec
Kempton
Risella Hospital
Buston
Seting
Thayer
Boltvere
Board Meeting Sets Road Plans for West Ward District
The monthly board meeting on September 12 discussed the Federal State road funding process, election redivision changes for the West Ward district, and a next year land tax valuation. It approved road improvements, gate permissions, tender calls for clearing and fencing roads, and enforcement actions for unauthorized gates and poison removal.
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Mewne
Bt. Msyoart
A. Knowles
G. Bocknan
Hayward
N. Seatleran
W. H. Nheecham
J. BV
Feders State Fund
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Sevihgeet
Rendak
Con
Rockwell
Haven
Nolba
Trane
G. Vian
Doyle's
McCaugh’s
Royal
Mesan J. McCaugh
Eastough
F. Voat
I. T. O. Rumble
W. Jupp
St. Heolan
Worria
Bardox
Night Cap
Creck
Tetlow
Sheehan
Howatharra
Carry
White Peak
Mwn
Russian woman named in foreign department chief rumor
A sensational claim by Mickard Eaton, Daily Mail correspondent just released from 12 months in a Russian prison, identifies a young Russian woman named Biminova as the real head of the Foreign Department in Chits. The report accuses her of violent interrogations and involvement in the expulsion of foreigners, alleging widespread deportations across the country.
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Mickard Eaton
Daily Muil
Russia
Foreign Department
Chits
Les
Biminova
Munde
Punia Punt
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