Public concern over price manipulation and consumer protection
The text criticizes biased market forces in favor of certain heat producing goods and the convenience of familiar brands. It notes public acceptance of a specific commodity, urges recognition of cheaper equal-quality options, and calls for strong public protection against extortion and unfair practices. It references Mr Green and industry improprieties, urging timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fomsio
Green
Claustealin
Local and General Focal Notes From Esperance District
A mixed local record recaps appreciation for an Esperance railway piece and sympathy for distant communities. It notes Mr G Mefenn’s stance on centralised policing, a near miss for Mr Reynolds after heavy rain caused a house foundation failure, and Geraldton District Council congratulations for Private Vincent Stone who earned the Military Medal. Also reports a new gold find near Mockatharra, political shifts in the South and West, and returned soldiers’ association debates on candidate support and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esperance District
Toad Hoard
Stam
Faperance Bierlet
Noard
Esperance Railway
Lawuc
Tke Geraldion
Fisperance
G. Mefenn
Express
Geraldton
ALF
G. Bugera
Vincent Stona
12Th Battalion
Stone
Skid
J. Stone
Geraldwon
J. Wilbork
M Kenedy
ID Labor Causa
Shipping Notices from Fremantle and Ensen States
Messrs Burne Philp and Co Limited report movements of steamers. Kurmalpie sails to Geraldton on September 18 but is cancelled. Sis Katoomba departs Fremantle for Eastern States on Saturday September 1 at noon. S.s Dimboo leaves Fremantle for Ensen States on Saturday September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Burne, Philp
Sad Co. Limited
Ahinping Agenta
Kurmalpie
Frequant
Geraldton
Katoomba
Fremantl
Eastern States
S.s. Dimbootaeaves Fremantle
Ensen Statee
Public meeting in Geraldton protests rising commodity prices
At Queen's Hall Geraldton last Wednesday night a resolution against rising prices was debated. Sir Frank Green of Frank Green & Co. led a frank discussion arguing price increases stem from wartime disruptions and trade control. Mr Green cited balances and data to support his view, while Mr Grom's remarks, summarized elsewhere, drew mixed reactions from merchants and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Green
Queen's Hall
Geraldton
Frank Direen
Frank Green
Grom
Green
Wally Wee
Australia
Bern Tombe
Wayony
Gruen
Boans' House and Land Agency Ad Offers Build to Order Homes
An advertisement from Boans' House and Land Agency promotes houses built to order with easy terms or cash. The notice highlights their broad services as caterers in Westialiany and urges readers to consider the new feature of providing good houses for all on favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boans’ House and Land Agency
Perth
Bou Bros
Willcock Candidature Welcomed at Geraldton Meeting
Crowded Geraldton room hears Willcock campaign update from ALP leaders. Geo Rogers chairs as Willcock vows to campaign across the electorate and win next month. Drew praises progress and optimism grows about Labor candidate's chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcocks
Hin
Geraldton
Willcock
Drew
Maud
Tenvertel
Whey
Wilcock
Oy Heaith
Fle
Mont
Yahor
Geraldton Continuation Classes Invite Public to Open Night
Te headmaster Mr Harold James extends an invitation for a parents night tomorrow, August 24 at 7 30 pm when the school opens for inspection. About 140 students aged 14 to 18 attend, pursuing continuing education beyond standard primary schooling with subjects including English mathematics history science woodwork dressmaking shorthand bookkeeping and home science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold James
Gyigemgral
Witdente
Geraldton
Personal notes from Geraldton hospital and town
A letter from Mrs May Woolhouse reports her mother Mrs Joanne Woolhouse recovering from spinal injuries after the Midland catastrophe, with hope of return home in three weeks. Dr B Elliott, a longtime local doctor, reflects on prewar ties and England's Western Front. Also reported is stock dealer Mr Mclotoah injured by a bull at Mocka tharre yards, suffering dental and chest injuries but able to travel to the city that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Woolhouse
Joanne Woolhouse
B. Elliott
Sant
MG. Elliott
RAMO
Gir Douglas Haig
Elliotta
Geraldton
Seo
England
Western Front
Ticott
Gullaterd
Mr. Mclotoah
Thoreday
Mockatharre
Molotush
Rosa
Three Tooth
City
Mikado at Town Hall Steeped in Amateur Prowess
Geraldton audiences enjoyed a polished amateur staging of The Mikado at the Town Hall, led by P Lapp with strong performances by Ivy Gibson as Yum Yum and Jack Shepheard as Ko Ko. The production featured a lavish chorus, striking scenery by Yon and Walters, and a capable principal cast delivering a lively period operetta with punctual curtain rises and no notable mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
P. Lapp
Geraldton
Giller
River Alsce
Alo Justion
Lila Opera
Ren
Ysa Wolves
Gerealdton
Monnay
Ko-Ko
Clut
Mim Yon
Walters
Perth
Nepresa
Japan
F. Gibson
Ate
Jack Shepheard
Air
P. F. Hooke
L. Moreitz
Tajn Corcoran
Alsters
Ivy Gibson
Petti
Terry
Pug
H. Atokes
Urele
Pratmer
Reynolds
Lape
Simnager
A. P. Gitson
Howe
Prom
Mimmely Terry
Tyy Giaon
Shipping Notes From Qaraldton Port Reported
A coastal trader KC arrived in Qaraldton water, about nine o clock. The only arrivals were Mr and Mrs Altachie and the laine wool Co. shipboard, with plans to sail again tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qaraldton
Mr. and
Mire 'Altchie
Ie Laine Wool Co
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Ernete Oomrane
Con! and
Coke Trade
Beat Newcestte
Subne, Philp & Co., Ltd
State Steamship Service
Onmar Yanan
Fareights Ter Toure
NORTH
Bambra
Whane Geeen & CO
Cream & CO
Shipping & Family Butchare
Wertae Roe
Eleanor Street
Pickett
W. Orwell
Tee Swanfoclorer
Sydney Fong & CO
the Central Fish and’ Oyster Saloon
Muskett Bros., Prgprietors
Badile
Wetatn
Marine Ferre
Northampton
Foely
Martily
Southraupion
Harper
B. J. Billard
Marper
Vieronta Hore
Royal Crown
Irwin
Masson
E. C. Field
Goffee Palace
M. Cody
Colfer Palsen
Marine Terrace
Cody
Venizelds Palace
W.A. Bank
Anderson's Sai
Bnortest Ice
Victoria District
Augustus Street
H. Nathan
Tepe
Nabawal
Wolfe’s
Hardwicke and CO
Woodrow
NAVY
H. E. Quick
Cash Drapers
Manchester
Crooks & Brooker
Geraldtun
OLIP
Tvuish
Algety & Company, Limited
Premier Bool Brokers
Aga Sasay
Naren Errand Eer Ast
Eraldtow Yacht Club
Lady Carson
Town Hall
C. Waller
Riley
Crp
Brave Wiley
Ale
France
Sette Garutty
Ani
D. Reynolds
Coomberdate
Hays
Mockatharra
Belel
Gee. Hewitt
Lennonville
Ilgarn
Houthorn
Charles Hadeon
Gry
Mar— Vol Loch
Mulifinch
Charlie
Neeting
Locel
Uly
Wan
Harold
Box
Kate Hug
Warling
PTICE
Loreby
Webb
Geraldon
P.W.D
Geraldtone
A. Munt
Mnder
LU Pervona
Foundin
Santa
Government Land Sale
District Survey Office
Acecil Clifton
Alex. A. Hughes
Creenouch
John Cunningham
Baturday
Cunningham
Joh Marwood
He Geraldton Express
THE
Geraldtow
Podemer
Wenmsesday
Malcolm Stewart
Od Sten
Gailop
Dimnell
Lady Osrson
Yacht Club
Lady Qareao
Sean
Alexandar
Lizara
Greenough
Wee
R. Gee
Riffol
Robert Williams
R.M
Heinrich F. Bchrath
Walon
Aberveenst
Lata
Soloth
Wag
Lapp
Ealt Feather Company
Fing
Durlacherst
May
Northapton
Raiklore
J. Hickey
Creenough
Geraldton District Council
Dr. Willcock
MR. Willcock
E Parry
Han
Parry
Perry
Mea 'the Mikado
WOLPA
Tomy Hall
Augusta
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