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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1922
Page
2
A fragmented ad lists silk stockings and hose in chalked prices, with references to Bond's department store and assorted apparel including cotton underwear and woven striped shirts. It notes silks, cashmere, and gentlemen's wear with old style price formats and odd date hints.
Fragments report婚age of Geraldton residents, a burial procession to Roman Catholic Cemetery, a fund-raising note, and weather and local accidents. It mentions Mr James Kiehans Bennett’s funeral arrangements and unrelated community notices amid a scene of heat, watering shortages, and a cinema feature at King’s Theatre.
The Texeral notes a forthcoming Christmas issue with over sixty four pages and many photographs, promising a striking color cover and broad local interest. A reminiscence recounts Mr. Rowe’s death at Geraldton after a stroke, aged about 53, survived by a widow, two daughters, and a son.
A council meeting discussed voting on reward changes and tax, with residents urging reconsideration. Officials reported water and drainage concerns, road declarations, and potential contractor firings as repairs and maintenance were planned or postponed.
Faith of the Western Australian Agent Gemma reports a shipment of Australian chilled eggs arriving early in October. Sir James Connolly notes the eggs are in excellent condition with minimal damage and high quality. Prices rise from 17-20 shillings to 24-25 shillings per hundred as English rates move higher. Weather impacts all states, with more than four percent observing stations supplying data.
Report covers bowls handicaps and results including Woodward’s notable win, upcoming matches, and plans to start early. Also details a Railway Hotel meeting on November 29 with officials debating timetable changes, railway concerns, and yard safety for Yalgoo while calling for cooperation with pastoralists. Includes Mussolini quotation and commentary on local council finances and bank criticism.
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