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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
1
The article surveys Upper Albanian customs where women claim male rights such as arms bearing and inheritance. It describes legal vows to remain unmarried, the social peril of bridegroom arrangements, and how some women adopt male attire and behavior while retaining their gender role.
In a county court case Caroline Doree of Gransden Avenue claims jewelry seized by her mother after her engagement to Parsons. Evidence shows Parsons bought a sewing machine for his sweetheart and gave £35 for expenses. insurance on the engagement gifts faced contested claims, with verdicts totaling modest sums and ongoing questions about a conditional gift and recovery.
The Mingenew Spinstern Ball drew a full crowd with a well attended program. Miss Linthorne and a capable committee organized the event, featuring elaborate decorations, fine costumes, music by Magh nad, and a reception in a well arranged hall. The gathering showcased local talent and provided a lively social highlight for the year.
Fragmented parliamentary debate centers on mismanaged sums to the Cowhitions and the windup of canteen provisions after the armistice. Critics claim £4,000,000 in inflated prices could have been saved. Lamington Evans notes proposals for a select committee to probe fraud claims and government action.
Readers discuss a counting system for telephone charges featuring a large central machine and smaller counters for staff use. The device aims to verify accounts by matching tallies across counters, with automatic resets at 9,000 and zeroing mechanisms. Two compact desk models suit wall or desk mounting, finished in enamel or polished metal.
A vintage ad fragment warns that age alone does not determine weakness and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney as a remedy for rheumatic joints and bladder irregularities. The jumbled text mentions kidney weakness and life improvement claimed by the product with neighbor testimonials.
The author describes long standing back soreness and disability from kidney issues. After trying various remedies, they credit Downe's Kidney Pills with rapid improvement and urge others to consider them for relief.
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