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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
2
Last days of a half year sale at Elite Supply Co feature dress department bargains on flannel velvet and crepe fabrics. Readers find sale prices on storm plush plannelotte and ladies undergarments including camisoles calico combinations petticoats and knickers with discounts across multiple items.
The Kangaroo will depart Geraldton for Carnarvon Javea Ports and Kingapore on Sunday the 24th at UST with cargo reception from 8 am to noon on Saturday the 23rd inet.
Babonanty Ail Union expands, securing Mr Geo M Upp as organizer for another art union linked to the Hind name. Seventy five percent of profits go to public hospitals, fifteen percent to incapacitated suitors, with a £40000 prize for the top drawing. Last event drew large crowds at Rokkerst hall.
The report covers a July tourism note at Surpenny wine Mintenn with a yield of 405 tons of concentrates and a mine manager's report on ore flow. It also details wheat and flour prices, livestock beef rates, and transport costs, alongside local finances, ensilage experiments, district show plans, nursing service bravery, and a district conference with governance notes and inquiries into Midland airway and government forage allocations.
A Tuesday note from Mr Py Troy cites a Lasporter Mines report about a rich discovery at the center, with miners and officials optimistic about mining prospects. Inspectors and owners Hillton and Sm are described as moving toward extending a 20 foot drive, with expectations of further ore as blasting nears completion.
A correspondent reports a lively social evening at Yandu Novak Hall bidding farewell to Mrs W. Matheton and Mrs J A Browning as they leave the district. Dances and claret served. basketball and tennis results include Yandamooka vs Carnamak, and Mingunew hosting a tennis match where Jim Broad defeated W V Gladstone 6 5 6 5 in a tight singles standoff.
The marriage of Mr. G. F. Cartwright and Miss Torx A. Baker took place at Weeder Church. The Rev HL Fault officiated. The ceremony featured floral decorations, ivory attire, and a reception in the Fellows' Hall after the service. The couple departed for a honeymoon in Perth as guests toasted the union.
At the Victoria and Murchison Districts Local Governing Bodies half yearly meeting in the council chamber President G A Kempton presided with fifteen delegates. Discussion focused on establishing wool sales in Geraldton, harbor facilities, and the need for brokers to finance staged sales. reports praised the sub committee’s work and urged firm backing to advance the plan despite port and shipping challenges.
Oswell's advertises a winter drapery sale featuring men's tweed and serge suits at reduced prices, working trousers and shirts, pajama sets, and a broad range of textiles. The sale includes heavy coats, boots, shoes, ladies and children's millinery, plus curtain materials and home fabrics with substantial markdowns.
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