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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1924
Page
2
A sale ad lists discounted ladies clothing and fabrics with various prices in old style currency. Items include Calico, cottons, nightwear, petticoats, knickers, and assorted colors such as mauve green and black and white. Dates and product names appear in fragmented fashion, reflecting a department store clearance.
A fragmented ad notes towels in pink striped patterns and MADAPOLAS with price marks, plus a dressmaking service from South Australia offering high class dressmaking and workmanship, aiming at contemporary styles and fittings.
Readable text shows a mid century retail sale advertisement with items like Maas Cotton Tweed Trousers and AlF Wool Coat, plus men’s blue trousers and a sale ending May 11. Includes towel listings and a bargain table.
Frank Green & Co and Kangaroo Lines announce leaves from Geraldton for Derby, Java, Singapore and other ports on August 21 to 24 1924 with cargo and passengers accepted. Notices express gratitude for condolences to the Bryden family.
Geraldton official reports the Wiherina water scheme has started drawing water from Bow Creek on Sunday. Charan, in charge, notes the rainfall boosted supply and optimistic projections for the system’s early operation despite scattered weather impacts.
The council in Gerakiton plans a Wednesday meeting in the council chamber and warns visiting members of an adjourned meeting on Thursday. It notes licensing court travel, hotel status in North Murchison and Youk Hill, and reports a death in the Bennett family with details of burial arrangements and local officials attending.
In the council chamber a civic meeting discussed aiding the families of John Ackerstrom and Haney Hewitt. A management committee was formed, funds were raised, subscriptions planned across hotels shops and public places, and events including a picture night and a community sing were proposed to help provide homes and avoid want.
Patrons who missed the screenings may catch The Merry Go Round and The Purple Highway at the King's Theatre. The page notes new star Mary Isbin and Norman Kerry in The Merry Go Round set around Vienna with a peasant girl. It highlights reviews of the sea drama and Austrian tragedy era and lists other cast members and venue details.
Oswell's unveils a winter sale with men's tweed suits at 60 shillings, serge suits at 50, working trousers from 7s 6d, various shirts and pajama sets, and a range of coats, sweaters, and home fabrics. Discounts apply across fabrics, curtains, and dress goods, plus curtain voiles and linens.
The State De Licencing Board heard witnesses at Meekatharra arguing to retain existing licenses. Ins O Halloran cited mining prospects and station development, while hotel licenses faced closure with two Meekatharra hotels to cease at year end.
Our Owl Correspondent reports Lyons River cutout and the allaring team moving to Eudauullah, starting August 7. Dalgety and Coy’s Reg Hamilton passed en route to Onnlow and other districts on August 4. E Herbert arrived August 7 with 2500 mixed woolly sheep to Tru Binnie Creek and Moogoorng for Carnarvon. Merrals of F and W Bateman Ledag reached Bidgiemia on August 1. AW Cream and son Irwin visit the district, Adjutant Wray of the Balgation Army also visiting. An Adelaide woman has just cremated her third husband.
Local mining notes report a call on shareholders of Oroys East at Etck Range to fund moneys for a north end mine start and potential crushing within a week. Manager’s report notes No. 2 shaft depth reaching 216 feet with good ore. expects strong results. Also mentions Geo Wilcox and Miss Clarice Wilcox at a royal garden party in London. Gerald x Intervas and rapid European study progress for Miss Wilcox amid O P and O scholarship.
Fragmentary notes show a court proceeding with references to a timber action, appeals and payment on a related case. Key names and dates are obscured, but the item discusses a motor vehicle matter and a public appeal related to timber use and payment status.
A striking youth from England named John Balton arrived at Fremantle aboard the Freemantle mail ship. Onlookers at the Freenate wharf gasped as he towered above locals, drawing praise from Captain Beighton who called him a “white hope.” Officials noted the 6ft frame, estimated weight 14 stone, and the youngster’s remarkable poise as he met Australian well-wishers and planned travel into the bush with Mr D Alves of Kojonup.
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