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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
2
An advertisement lists white blankets, flannel, and underclothes with deep discounts. Wool and cotton items including shirts, trousers, socks, and ladies wear are marked down by nearly half. Stationery and lace also shown.
The article argues the Retail Traders Association should end unlimited credit and promote prompt payments. It notes cash sales lower prices and farmer customers need credit, but stresses distinguishing good and bad debt and warns that lax credit harms all shoppers. It emphasizes community benefit and gradual adoption of cash on the counter.
In Geraldton the morning service at St John’s Presbyterian will feature Rev. A. Fry of the British and Foreign Rifle Society visiting, with Rev. Brown preaching on The Oracles of God and a service for Moullycovouks at 3 pm. The Geraldton Military Ride Club forms a life club. officers named and subscriptions set. Bible Society events include Fry addressing children, a public meeting, and a lecture in the Parish Hall. Anglican and Methodist services mention Fry’s activities as well as a church gathering. Weather notes report frost and fog. police court fines and shipping schedules, plus water-scheme developments and local notices on trains, concerts, and market items.
Mr. W. McKenzie Grant of New marfacarta and president of the Geralding Agricultural Society served as a horse judge at the Royal Horse Show and Parade at Claremont this week. W. E. Cooke, long time government astronomer of Weelera, Australia, departed Tuesday for Sydney to assume the roles of Government Astronomer of New South Wales and Professor of Astronomy at Sydney University.
The Warilda is described as a particularly fine vessel fitted with modern improvements and wireless telegraphy. On trial trips she maintained an average speed of over 54 knots under adverse weather, carrying passengers in 140 second class and 60 third class claws.
An odd log notes patrons being urged to sing, recounting a comic tale of a sore throat and numb head. It praises Woods street Peppermint Burn medicine and a citizen's daily work, while a dress department promotes Black and Navy Talletas and other fabrics to clear stock in Ed yard.
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