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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
1
Odd fragmentary ad advises readers to seek expert guidance for eye glasses. It mentions Kuhnberg's opposite Union Bank near Sydney Fong's in Geraldton and promises free advice and consultation. Also references senses grounded to order and mentions sunrise and sunset.
A large turnout attended the Wesley Ladies Guild event on Thursday evening at Wesley Hall. The program, conducted by Mrs Reda Sreven, featured songs, choruses, readings, and a concluding drama The Bus Bee Mikkey Show with a cast including Mes Day, Mrs Gale, Mr E Bartlett, and Mrs Stokes, as the guild presented a silver vase to the Cedar church.
The text discusses splinter removal with warm water and gentle scraping, then extols radiant heat from sunlight and electric light baths as beneficial for skin and kidneys. It cites observations about animals and humans, noting anecdotal correlations between heat exposure and wellbeing.
The fragment discusses superstition as a global pattern, noting women and men alike hold deep beliefs. References to talismans like a horseshoe and figures from history suggest superstition once fueled magic, with playful nods to Napoleon and other tales as examples of belief influencing actions and luck.
A compact report from Talgoo describes station work at Noongali S’aton with improvements and ongoing home read renovations. It notes engaged workmen, shifts in personnel, and plans affecting local residents, including Tommy Olver of Warietar and Rouben Otte. The piece mentions illness, a death in the Conway household, and a shift toward postal work for Mr F Chuke. Weather is mild, shearing season is underway at several stations, and Jones Bree at Boogerdye Station starts shear at Delgaranga St Nga on Saturday morning.
Tak and Greg settle a quirky dispute over cleaning duties at the community hall. No injuries, both parties agree on a rotating schedule and shared chores to avoid future tension.
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