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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1915
Page
2
Starting Friday and for four weeks only the Big Store announces drastic reductions across every department. Ladies robes and blouses Gents and Boys summer clothing all marked down to prices that defy competition. Sale circulars ready for circulation opening day. See our safe windows Thursday afternoon.
Frank Green and CG The Big Store in Geraldton feature prominently in community notices. The issue includes parliamentary discussion on government policy and a wartime patrol context, plus Geraldton Volunteer Fire Brigade reports, shipping arrivals, horse racing previews, a tribute to a late local resident, and a long obituary for Elizabeth Metcalfe.
The report lists vessel movements from Fremantle Melbourne and Adelaide to Fremantle Geraldton North West ports and Eastern States. Warilda sails Fremantle January 6 toward Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide with Fremantle calls. Zealandia and other ships plan sailings to Albany Adelaide Melbourne Sydney. Movements include Burns Co and Dalgety agents detailing weekly Melbourne to Cairns services and routes via Sydney Brisbane Mackay Townsville.
The weekly sale at Local and General Hiovia Auction Mart drew fair attendance with buyers keen. Items listed include vegetables, fruits, poultry, and household goods, while a separate report notes a special meeting of the Geraldton Branch of the Australian Labour Federation discussing arrangements for a committee to support a late election. The meeting will be in Parish Hall Saturday at 3.30 pm with a committee headed by Mr. Clewentsutt and others. a presentation may involve the Hon. J. M. Drew if he visits town. Also announced is a forthcoming music lesson for youth at the King's Theatre and general notes on local civic matters and a push for coal and cold remedy products.
The Moore Benefit Fund appeals for aid toward the Willow and family of Thusius Moore after his death left them in dire circumstances. Contributions will be received and acknowledged for this worthy cause, collected by Mel, Tom Maral, and H. Locke Nee Newton.
The Mer Correspondent notes a lively Three Springs gathering with new settlers Breneh and others, a town hall program featuring Charlie Maley and local talents, and crowd enthusiasm despite weather and tax talk. Recitations by Hobby, Violet, and Miss Lily Herrigman drew praise, with Banes and Seragirng organizers receiving Victoria Cross approval.
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