Classified Advertising Rates and Policies
Published daily at 5 pm and 8 pm Saturdays, with notices from Port Fras. Rates: 44/ per quarter, 5/- single column up to 50 im, 4/6 per single column up to 28 lines, 1/9 single column up to 40 lines, 1/0 per single column for smaller items. Minimums and insertion counts vary, with 2/6 per inch for funeral reports and building lists. Repeats occur if not ordered out, ads must be at office by 2 pm. alterations due by day prior to publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton Sapeise
E Bates
Ordinry
Aeca
Moon Phases Noted for June Events in Almanac
Astronomical observations list phases including full moon on June 4 and new moon on June 26. Mentions June 19 and June quarter, with references to Hales of the Moon and a Piet quarte phrase. Localized empty notation accompanies the dated entries.
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Hales
Piet Quarte
Tae
Fragmented General Knowledge Quiz Text
A garbled compendium of questions and partial facts about ancient terms and figures. It references ultramontanism, the harpiechord, Elnaor Dune, the Equities Roman cavalry, March named for Mars, and other unclear items, with many misspellings and incomplete sentences.
Tobacco and statesmen in the smoke filled era
The article recalls how leaders like Baldwin Churchill Lloyd George and Disraeli used tobacco as a social and political tool. It notes varied habits with smoking rooms and dinners where debates and patronage intertwined with personal restraint or indulgence. Disraeli remarks to Queen Victoria reflect the tension between body and policy.
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K. Baldwin
Mr. Churchill
Lord Birk- Veunead
Mtr
Lloyd George
Baifyur
London
Gin
Stony
Coomons
Domrarl
Rama
Bin
Amane
Berlin
Bixwarek
Jong
Disraeli
Queen Victoria
Lecture on Roman London shown by Mortimer Wheeler
Dr. B E Mortimer Wheeler Keeper of the London Museum spoke at the London Institution noting that a sudden return to Roman London would feel more at home than the 12th or 13th century city He cited fine buildings and modern looking clothing as evidence and showed a photo fragment of a carved relief portraying a girl in Roman attire
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B. E. Mortimer Wheeler
London Museum
London Institution
Daily Mail
London
Firemen avert explosion in Sydney theatre blaze
A blaze at Glebe Theatre on Glebe Street Sydney endangered a large stock of 22 000 feet of talkie films and cinematograph gear worth 1500 pounds. Firemen battled flames with a gale driving embers from rear to front and prevented a catastrophic blast.
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Glebe Theatre
Glebe Street
Sydney
Ely
Triple Crime Report Incomplete and Fragmented
In fragmentary text a woman and an adopted son are described as involved in a deadly incident. The report mentions a person named Hophine and implies a death by self-inflicted action, with unclear details about location and circumstances.
Train service convenience row in Murray-Wellington
In Murray-Wellington, Sam Melarty pressed for restoration of the old 4:45 pm Perth passenger train and train lavatory conveniences for women and children. The Railways Commissioner stated no current plan to restore the service, promising inquiries and possible facilities improvements at Perth.
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Murray-Wellington
Sam Melarty
McLarty
Commisnion
Perth
Rain Ends Drought Fear While Lambing Peaks In Kutwuning
A Kutwuning report notes a dry spell broke with steady rain last week easing farming dire warnings. Early rains in late March and now abundant feeds improve conditions, aiding lambing across the district. East of the Great Southern line heavier rains boosted grain and seeding progress, signaling a hopeful season for Albany Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kutwuning
Albany Adverticer
Arthur Dewar to Succeed as Director in Whisky Firm
Arthur Dewar, 38, son of Lord Lees, replaces his late uncle as a director of Setene whisky firm. He is single, tall with dark eyes and a rugged chin, known for dry humour. Lord Dewar died at 66 after years of marriage prospects reportedly unfulfilled. Arthur has traveled to Australia and South Africa in firm service.
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Dewar
Arthur
Tuehelor
Arthur Dewar
Dir World
Australia
South Heme
Australia Harbor Bridge imports and duty remissions revealed
Statements disclosed on May 14 reveal that about 35 349 tons of steel and machinery worth £ 395 815 were imported for the Sydney Harbour Bridge project with £ 223 000 in duties remitted. The claim that the main arch is entirely British steel is disputed, Australian steel is used in parts.
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Belator Daly
the Meunier
Memmier Fe
Johnston
Australia
Yilney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bunbury Meeting Signals Possible Power Cost Reduction
At a Bunbury ratepayers meeting Mr. Williams queried cheaper electricity use for power only while the Maver group indicated lighting current could drop. Dr. Higgins noted funds owed on the oil plant, but a near date for lowering power costs was promised if reduced consumption lowered overall costs. The mayor explained meter examinations only bill if no fault is found, and ratepayers may buy meters if the Council rents them first.
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Bunbury Ratepayers
Williams
Proarat
Costa
South-Western Tribune
Invention claims for Edison and electric light
Fragmentary note asserts Edison invented the electric light while suggesting another person may have created the electric bill. The text is unclear about context, dates, or sources.
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Edisom
Water Scarcity Prompts Rationing Warnings in Narrogin
Narrogin faces a dry spell as the Narrogin Water Scheme dam level sits about six feet, with storage roughly at one half Ballons. Mayor A P McCormick warned at the May 28 council meeting that consumption runs about 3 inches per week and urged frugality to delay rationing while light showers continue. Authorities seek government support and urge residents to conserve water, particularly for gardens and nonessential uses, to avoid strict measures.
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Ar Heme
A. P. McCormick
Nartogin
Greenough River Fishing Controversy Over Restrictions
Geraldton resident voices dispute over fishing restrictions on the Greenough River. He alleges year round netting and lack of enforcement, cites increased fish numbers and river overflows. He questions contractor benefits and argues nets hurt larger fish, urging inquiry before further action.
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Greenough
Greenough River
Gome
Geraldton Wesident
Invention yields movement distance claim
A remark on a patent for a pant that allegedly cannot travel beyond 30 feet. The cleaner aims for a model that travels at least 250 yards. A politician quips that foreign nettles should be seen as a compliment, while time migration is called the sincerest form of Mattery.
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Saya
Printed Books and Papers Postal Rates in Australia and Britain
Postal rate notice lists charges for books in Australia excluding certain items, with per pound prices for stamps and parcels. Rates vary by region: Australia, Britain Empire, United States, and other places, with additional charges for distance and weight and zones within Western Australia, South, North and Central Australia, and other states.
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Auetralia
Australia
Oslin
Amerie
Parcela
Western Australis
North
Central Australia
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Cas
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Wunriee and
Sumset
GEE Aldton
Tate
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Iy Pawuforte
Phidisa
Ecumenical Council
Elraorn Dune
Serpeed
Marg
Fisher
Hophine
News OF
Esfate
Supfleirs
Unbury Electricity Supply
May
Sam Sven
Ersldion
Desbiet
Messrs
Bogle Bros
Marina Termer
Geraldthin
the Baster
Ees
de Witt
de Witts
Ee Ee
Geraldton Tal
Douge
Curtann Marine Terrace Pharmace
Postal Charces
British Empire
He-O-Lin
Eastwood
Hartware
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