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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
3
Readable fragments describe trimmed bands and ribbons, new dress designs, and various fabrics in the millinery and dress departments. Mentions include Lilies one piece costumes, white cotton voile, silk fabrics, and floral hair garments with several price-like figures and product codes.
Fragmentary catalog entry lists undergarments and children’s wear including chemises veiled cotton items, knickers, dresses, socks, and various combinations. Mentions brands or stores in garbled form with scattered product notes and color references.
Fragmented OCR text from a Manchester department item lists numerous garbled names, addresses, and numbers. The readable bits mention Elyse Towelling, Vad Rd, and references to local Gard, Pd yard revvew, and PTA Tetai. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible.
A fragmented list from the ribbons and neckwear department shows items such as veiling in various widths, hemstitched and ninon veiling, frogs, and net veiling with prices ranging from 14 cents to 2 dollars 9 cents. Mentions of types like antique boner and fancy boner indicate period accessories and trimmings offered in multiple yards and lengths.
An itemized furniture department listing includes mattresses chairs couches and tables with various prices and brief product notes. The garbled OCR shows dozens of product lines such as Mercerised fabrics blankets and home goods alongside unrelated garbled text from different sections.
The President believes peace may be nearer than expected and confident that his proposals will be understood by all. He expresses hope that a favorable response will follow from those concerned.
In New York and Amsterdam reports the president weighs how to proceed with belligerents and neutrals. Aimed at comparing views on terms before peace, discussions hint at possible arrangements and guarantees. The president remains undecided on immediate actions as world leaders forecast long, unsettled prospects.
Shipping notes report the steamer Hannya expected to depart Heraldton this evening for Fremantie bound service with cargo from the port. The Kuinans, captained by Rodger, loads 500 tons of Kantwood and sails for Hong Kong. Fremantle bound vessel departed Carnarvon last night. The Fremantle Singapore run is listed for next Tuesday.
Fragmented OCR text discusses war rights and international tension with references to Peace Nake, US involvement, and presidential notes. The passage is garbled but hints at opposition to war and calls for continued peace, mentioning Fig or Veena and Freres in a fragmented manner.
The Druid group held a lively meeting at Phi Nu Hall with Arch Dr. Eaton presiding. Senior Past Arch Tira and other officers supported the event as members expressed thanks and optimism for ongoing work. Members enjoyed musical numbers and a neat Kopalancing exhibition, with attendees noting cordial sentiment and community engagement throughout the evening.
The notes discuss Saturday events, vessel readiness, and gear overhaul for the Greper and Exna races. Skippers are urged to volunteer services, with details on upcoming appearances by Fria Soring and potential support from the festival committee, while noting wind and weather impacts on competition and safety.
The notice lists weights for races at Northampton Jockey Club on January 1 1917 including Hack Race and Flying Handicap with horses Rasolis Le Roi Teddy Heer Benny Jean Mingo Garlaminda Nandu Boy Mariner Florolite Edith Dom brian and Rasphs among others. It also advertises a Carla Auction Sale on Wednesday at 2 10 p m offering household furniture and effects from Mr L Hi e in Prancis Street.
A letter from Urpet itaethorn of Sydney describes a child with a widespread itchy rash and red inflamed skin. After using Cutiura Soap and Ointment, two weeks of treatment reportedly cleared the eruptions, fostering hope from an advertisement claimed to have cured others.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled dialogue about a sailor and a dean figure with mispronounced and broken phrases. The text features quoted exchanges, but lacks coherent narrative, names, dates, or concrete events to summarize meaningfully.
Fragmented notice lists Salvation Army faith services and devotions with times such as 7.30 am and 1 pm. It mentions meets, drills, holiness meetings, and salvation gatherings, inviting attendees to join at the described locations and sessions.
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