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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
2
Frank Green and Son announces a stocktaking sale with deep discounting on men s and boys clothing. Items include navy and grey cardigans pullovers wool slacks overcoats and gaberdine coats priced from 1 9 to 57 shillings, with many line items clearly reduced for quick clearance. Numerous sizes and patterns listed for men boys and youths.
Local department store lists wholesale style fabric and textile discounts for single and double bed coverings. Includes all wool blankets, fabrics, quilts, sheeting, and pillow slips with varied widths, yard pricing, and per pair offerings. Highlights include white blankets, grey blankets, travelling rugs, honeycomb quilts, rippled cloth, and madapolam with prices per yard.
A newspaper item lists numerous fabrics and home textiles with varied measurements and prices. Albany Check Bush Bugs, Turkish Towels, Damask, Wincey, Flannelettes, Pyjama Cloth, velour nursery cloth, Storm Flannelettes, and casement cloth appear with per yard or per dozen rates, alongside door slips and soft furnishings offered at affordable prices.
Frank Green & Son's Big Store promotes a broad boot and shoe lineup with ladies men and children options. Featured values include Whybrow brands in black calf and glace finishes, prices from 1/6 for slippers to 23/9 for premium ladies shoes, and sturdy winter boots for men.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father William Bennett who died in 1929. Years pass yet memory lasts and we, his grieving family, cherish his kindness and steady presence.
The Geraldton Gundinn Express quotes a 2001 discussion on tariff policy, protectionism, and free trade. It cites international perspectives from France Germany and Italy, critiques Australian protection, and weighs the impact on living costs, local industry, and wage levels. The piece references political figures and policy debates about safeguarding revenue through domestic production vs imports.
The article discusses ministry aid to entms shafies and the need for tariff policy revisions. It cites galvanised iron producers, employment figures, and tariff rates, arguing for targeted protection while warning against excessive duties. It predicts a countrywide appeal and urges voters to consider tariff reform before elections.
Anglican Church notices list Holy Communion at Bla Point on the second Monday after Trinity and Evening Prayer with Sermon Misily at Mevnyounoska. The n0. Min leaves for Singapore via coastal ports, with mails to Broome, while a feature and chapter two of The Imdlars are Coming are noted. Geraldton changes include a playground at the old pound site, and a Council meeting updates on a loan offer from the Roldiere Railies Institute. A mother pig’s devotion during a bush fire is recounted, followed by a humorous Northam band mishap and a failed attempt to time a hymn with the conductor’s cue.
The report notes a south coast weather pattern with north east winds and frost at night, unsettled conditions from the southern Trading Ocean easing. Strong offshore winds develop off Leeuwin with rough northwest seas, and a cold wind the coldest in years. The Nunh-Weei Fisheries plan expansion at Port Gregory follows increased demand for Spiny Leather product, while Willow and Fatherless Fund committees organize a charity ball in Geraldton to raise funds for a children’s party. Passenger lists from Premantle detail many travelers departing Geraldton for northern ports.
The Geraldton Catholic Tennis Club held a social event at the residence of Mr and Mrs Itt in Conway Street with about fifty guests enjoying bridge, music, and a formal prize distribution. Mr Tindal announced £20 of the £42 Easter Tournament proceeds went to Mr Ceri Maher, who received gold cufflinks as appreciation. Prizes were awarded to multiple Ladies' Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Gentlemen's Doubles winners, with additional silver shirts gifted to Mr J Crameri and Mr P Gowans for the Gent’s Singles winner’s reward, the first of the series, to be kept by the eventual champion.
The Geraldton Association met at the Torald Inn Victoria Hotel with president St Truwcort and members M. Gershon P. Young Wae mere J. Bennett Rovers T. Cross and secretary J. McKay present. It granted permission for the Eire Brigade 47 Club to host a watch at Northampton on Sunday and discussed a dinner for a visiting team at end July. Clearances granted included W. J. McEvay Yuba to Fire Brigade Geraldton W. Dunne to Railway Geraldton To Dick wens to Rovers Geraldton and two permits to Bus Point Club plus one to Rovers 4A.
The Geraldton National Football Association schedules weekend games between Rovers and Fire Brigades in both A and B grade, with Sunday’s match at Blatt Point pitting the home side against Railways. Umpires appointed for the weekend include J Rowe and H J Hanlon, with Fire Brigade and Rovers listing full team lineups and emergency players.
The article lists leading goal kickers in premiership matches of the Geraldton National Football Association. It highlights top scorers and their tallies across the season, naming players and teams involved, reflecting the league's scoring leaders.
In a Sunday Nansen ground clash the Nansen Club fielded their strongest side to defeat a weakened Yous side, final scores 70 to 16. Northampton leads the table after another four wins while Yuna still seeks their first points. Naraling beat Northampton rivals in a clean, fast contest 4 7 41 to 4 0. Next round sees Namson versus Naraling, Nabawa hosting Yuna, with Northampton on a bye.
A fragmented note claims a peppermint cure by Woods tied to various ailments. Readable elements hint at health claims and product naming, but details are unclear and lack verifiable context.
Geraldton and Broome residents travel aboard the Koolinda with names such as Burke Houston Holmes and Mrs Reiven. Guests include Miss Leta Bell and Mrs Shepheard as voyages link Geraldton to Darwin. Local weddings and business moves appear, with Stalwart figures from Camberwell and Dalgety attending meetings in Melbourne and Perth.
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