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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
2
A local discussion urges clearer Crown reserve policies to safeguard public open spaces. Residents press for town-level control over reserves, fearing piecemeal sale or loss to private claims, and call for timely decisions to prevent crowding and preserve recreation areas for future generations.
Variety of MEW GOODS advertised with new sale prices across items and stylish make. Men’s Cotton Tweed Trousers offered with multiple sizes and options. Prices range from 15 to 25 shillings, suggesting rising costs and ongoing promotional deals.
Geraldton notes list local departures and welcomes as Mr and Mrs Oswell depart on Friday. Oliveire lauded for public service. F W Eustace returns from holiday. Mr J C Willcock MLA and others travel from Perth. Wallace Prosser praised, Don Sinclair lauded at Rhodes scholars reception. fuller report promised on Thursday.
At about 11 am Mrs Bridge and two employees narrowly escaped a serious accident when an oxygen gas cylinder used to support washing exploded behind the shop of H F Moore. A steel fence post bent a roof tile and window glass shattered as shoppers fled, the building opposite was damaged but all three men escaped unharmed. The incident interrupted a bankers social planned for the 27th, with concert competition claims heating up among rivals.
The curtain falls on the 2900 premiership season as Saturday’s fixtures are abandoned. Railways press late, with key plays by Rows, Bonnett, Stafford, and Balbray. Two Gerardson selections named to face Perth, with dates likely September 11 or 18. Proceeds from next Saturday’s bike match to aid the Visiting Naree scheme.
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