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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1910
Page
2
A local store announces clearance of its full stock after acquiring G. H. Griffiths inventory at a large discount. The sale covers drapery clothing boots shoes sheetings calicoes undergarments hats shirts ties and more with every line offered at reduced prices.
Shipping and public notices list Fremantle to North West Ports and Singapore sailing dates. Vessels Gorgon Capt Townley and Pardo Capt Richardson announced with ports Geraldton Fremantle Java Singapor. Dalgety & Co handles freights and passages.
Shipping records list the Mears Dalgety line departures to Fremantle and Geraldton with vessels Parco, Framantle, Gorgon and Hiverina. Highlights include Parco to Fremantle from Geraldton on August 30 and Gorgon from Fremantle to North West ports via Java and Singapore planned for September.
A historical note describes Gould TaRZz telling a tale at Asbeatt about the daughter of the late Robert Tawell. The fragment references a well-saint figure and a unique surname in a constrained regional mention.
A chaotic local page notes civic neglect as dust and polluted streets plague the main thoroughfare near the Marine Terrace area. It highlights council inaction, upcoming lecture by Miss Jens Ackermann on London slums, and a Gleaming Olympia Pictures review plus a Dengarra fire loss and a Police Court fine for Michael Barke.
A public meeting for reorganising the Victoria District Tart Club is set for the Club Hotel on Friday evening. An accident near Greenough River mouth left J. McDermott badly injured when dynamite exploded in his hand during a failed attempt to kill a shark. surgeons amputated his wrist. Weather outlook shows showers on the south coast with winds from the south or southeast.
An important public meet ing, urged by the A N A, calls for swift action on a set of resolutions. The proposals seek to pressure the Australian Government to criminalize white women’s association with Asians, deport those convicted of penal offences, and enforce the Factories Act to curb Asiatic residence near industrial premises.
Kalgoorlie August 25 report shows limited action on the track with small sprint results. Notable efforts include Allo Severity, Oi, and Arutine achieving six furlongs in 1 min 15 sec, with Cnishing length ahead of Seddon missing only a few seconds. Saladin and 9 TalGmile dash show similarly brisk times in separate efforts.
Odds for tomorrow's Kal Pearl Cup list Sedtion at 5 to 2 and Dyed Garments at 5 to 1. Arteria stands at 6 to 1, King's Cross 7 to 1, Candidate 10 to 1, Povkee 14 to 1, Crowfoot 16 to 1, and Murella 90 to 1.
An official report shows Glasgow Corporation tramways earned 596 790 in the year ending May 31 with working schemes at 502 911. After interest, surplus revenue, rent, and depreciation costs, a net balance of 5200 was to be paid to relief of rates. separate figures show the Mavens Bach Council year ending March 31 with a credit balance of 8 491, improving from a 3 930 deficit the previous year.
Lola Benstead’s concert draws a large Geraldton audience. Her strong vocal range and stage presence shine on favorites like Good bye and Patti Waltz Song. The Geraldton Orchestra and local artists join her, with sister Fabbie Benstead and Mr. J Groffery Denstead delivering solid support.
August notes from Howatharra describe spring scenery on the hills and landscape views from Perth to Northampton. Crops look well under sunny days with fields improving. The school master Mr Brennan plans a treat for pupils at month end and a school dance is praised. Reverend Saunders officiated at a baptism for the Walton child, the first recorded here.
A terse notice advertises a winter clearance with discounted items across categories. It highlights reduced prices and suggests broad savings on ladies, children's, and general merchandise as part of a storewide price drop.
The Geraldton Guardian announces a subscription offer at 12s 6d for years, with post free delivery to any address. The text states details about charges and quarterly rates as part of the promotion.
At the Police Court, W. H. James manager of the Commonwealth Hotel faced seizure of spirits under Section 97. Police found whisky and English stout in bars and yard areas. testimony alternated on ownership and usage, with the defense arguing improper search and misinterpretation of what was liquor. The magistrate ordered confiscation and sale of the seized liquor.
Advertised as a clear sale list the item descriptions are partly garbled but indicate discounts on clothing and fabrics including dresses and coats. The noisy text mentions various fabrics and styles with reduced prices and shop mentions.
The Wanderers defeated Donparra 21 goals 7 behinds 4 behinds on a clear day at Walk Away. Goal kickers included O Hehie 3, E Stoken 2, and A McGuire 1 each. Wanderers travel to Boatmal on Sunday to face the Pirates.
Local listing shows clearance items including work shirts and men’s lace boots with reduced prices. Proceeds labeled as planned for stock reductions and weathered by stock numbers S064 and assorted items.
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