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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1924
Page
2
Sale features remaining items in the dress department with reduced prices across varied fabrics and colors. Items include crepes plain colors and patterned fabrics with sale prices and yardage offers noted, plus related accessories and washing items.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a lyric about sorrow and isolation. The lines mention weeping alone and the old earth bearing its mirth despite troubles, leaving questions about the full poem or author.
The article describes the first meeting of a proposed Geraldton Discussion Society, planned to address whether competency voting is necessary. Dr Mall's alliance supports the idea, with enlisted speakers and public invitation, hoping to foster intellectual life and future debate strength in Geraldton.
A Victorian style note discusses the rarity of coconut pearls found in coconuts, their value among Eastern rajahs, and the science behind their formation. It mentions Kelapa Boeta blind coconuts, Dr Hunger’s discoveries, and a theory on embryonic failure causing pearl development. Also includes odd forecasted weather, a shark sighting, and revolutionary headlines from Homluras.
Oswell's announces a seasonal sale with wide discounts across men’s suits shirts and pajamas, ladies and children coats and millinery, plus fabric bargains on serge crepe and sheeting. Notable items include men’s tweed suits 60, serge suits, woollen coats 14/6, and crepe lace fabrics at reduced prices.
Ackerstrom Relief Fund reports donations for the widow and six children of Jack Ackerstrom who drowned when his boat wrecked on July 21. The mayor plans an early meeting to appoint a relief committee. Donations collected include over £11 from Mr. Paparoni and others named by Fielding.
During a Legislative Council debate on the 44 hour week tensions rise as Mr Hickey defends government actions and promises, while Mr Miles and Mr Duffell press for details on Arbitration Court involvement and possible instructions to ratify or reject the policy.
Minister J W Hickey announced a plan to drain Lake Cave near Margaret River to restore water level. Experienced miners would dig a shaft near the north wall and connect to drainage, costing about 150 pounds, with work expected to reopen the cave before heavy rains resume.
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