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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1923
Page
1
Stocktaking sale offers Jersey Silk in multiple colors and yardage, Kinon Veilings double yard, Woollen garments for ladies and children, suiting and blankets, Calico and sheetings, Beretings and trouser suits. Stock prices include 7/11 to 26/10 and assorted discounts on Onkaparinga lines.
J A Sugar offers 29 shillings per bag and prime chaff at £5 10s per ton. It promises customers a share of profits paid in cash and dividends collected every Thursday, requiring cash payments and cash register tickets.
The article surveys courtroom cases and political fallout in Western Australia. It notes trials involving a former electoral official, union funds, and a horse owner, alongside scrutiny of immigration policy, unemployment, and public sentiment. It reports on the Upper House vacancy election and a Royal Commission proposal into mining scandals.
The automorse, an automatic hand telegraph transmitter devised by Norman Thomas of the Adelaide Telegraph Department, can produce both dots and dashes. The device reduces wrist strain, restores efficiency after failed remedies, and has been extensively adopted across the Commonwealth. Thomas continues experiments with wireless applications.
The article reviews a local tennis event at Yum with Mrs Malden Miss Taylor and other Yuma players. It notes social value of tennis in rural areas and lists match results, including Criddle Grey Brede Taylor and Criddle pairings, plus a remark on an Englishwoman Naralings of Brighton aging 53 who is growing her third set of teeth with artificial replacements.
Prank Harper of Grantown and Dongarra Hotel Exegrioten offers brand liquor sales. Special reductions announced with catering for dinners and rooms under the supervision of Mrs Warren.
Sydney Fong and Co offers Pratt vegetables and dairy products with wholesale prices at Lews Street. County orders are carefully packed and forwarded by rail or road. Fine prospects for rail delivery and fresh goods noted.
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