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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
2
A colorful classified list advertises a vast toy and doll selection at Marine Terrace Shops in Geraldton. Items include dolls, toy animals, musical instruments, clocks, and holiday presents with prices and quantities, highlighting Christmas and New Year themes and urging immediate orders from the local post office and shops.
Local notes report plans for a public gathering at the King’s Theatre at 3 pm to hear Captain A McCalum, Commissioner for the Australian Trench Coats Fund, outline details of the fund visit. The article also covers weather, harvest progress, and council discussions on repairs and harbour maintenance in Geraldton.
A charity evening at Irwin schoolroom on December 6 raised £17 9s 4d for the Bango School Patriotic Fund. Proceeds included £1 12s 6d from door, £5 from children's work, and £7 18s from a table with prizes. Phonograph acts by Mr E J Wam and thanks to Mrs Scroape and refreshments were noted.
At a Municipal Tomasi meeting last night the council debated the electricity plant. Mr C Dawton blamed time constraints for delaying a full report while Mr Our bt presented on interruptions to Dalgety’s service and energy levels. The mayor supported a full wake discussion, with Currie and Dew son named for control of works and electricity in charge. The plan, prices, and staffing were scrutinized as the council seeks immediate action.
The week features drover news from Malews with sheep sales and yards at Gasayfne and Mingesota connections. A large work party under Mr A S Withers builds sale yards for Meas Kader Co, while a Town Hall dance celebrates the Gomforye Fund. Furniture goods and prams on offer with buybacks and auction prep guidance.
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