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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
2
We have cleared Oddments and Remnants from each department to prepare for spring and summer stock. A line in Boys Sailor Suits clear at 5a 11d, White and stri lannelettes 81 inch 38 11d per dozen, Men’s Flannels 28 6d. Scrub brushes 8d, laundry and stove brushes 4d to 2s, toilet sets 12s 6d to 25s8d, afternoon tea sets 10s 6d to 8s, fancy cups and saucers 6d per dozen, collapsible meat safes 30% off.
The notice lists ships with cargoes and passengers heading to Fremantle and Geraldton, including SS Kapuuilt, 20 tons general cargo and 1400 sheep, and 88 Kaywids with 10 tons and several passengers. It covers upcoming ship movements, council discussions on roads, waterworks, and local civic matters in Geraldton and districts.
Advertisers are requested to send alterations to advertisements on the day before publication to facilitate attention to their requests.
In the August 3 1913 issue, the mayor fixed September 20 for a referendum by property owners on a £8500 loan to fund a comprehensive improvement program. Public meetings will explain the plan two days before the poll, with residents advised to weigh recreations, parks, bathing facilities, and sports grounds against the cost.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Western Australian Branch and Surrey Chambers Perth with unclear financial rates. References latitude based calculation and August data show figures 0.50, 5.51, 5.50. Includes stray terms like Glee Public Riske and Live Steal Encur ances.
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