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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
2
An old catalog lists bindings in cloth leather morocco and morocco at 3/6 to 20/ per item, Bibles from 3/8 to 30/ each, hymn and prayer books, new testaments, birthday books, autographs, and various shaving and toiletry sets. Also advertised are fancy china, glassware, dressing cases, and cutlery with prices across multiple ranges.
A long list of items on sale includes collars boxes leather goods belts dress cases and mounting cases with prices from 1/3 to 90/ for men and women. It notes Melbourne list prices for photography accessories films plates papers and developers and mentions a wide stock of sundries and frames.
A promotional notice claims the Toy Shop in the State offers extensive Christmas stock from British sources. It highlights numerous toys and prices from 1 shilling to several shillings, touting the best stock and lowest prices in years and urging customers to shop locally.
A fragmented advert lists Christmas annuals and reward books from Aure Vinks and Austratian Publications. Items include Boys and Girls annuals with varied prices such as 14/6 and 7/6, plus guides like Wonlor and Empire Annual for Boys and Girls.
The advertisement markets a range of fountain pens and accessories including Onoto at 11 shillings each and presentation cases at 40 shillings each. It lists models such as Bwae and Gobban with various price points, plus New Bisck Vul canite holders and Stylographie Pious items priced from 3 to 8 shillings.
The notice lists a Guardian Christmas calendar for 4924 with proprietor compliments, a Dalgety sale of 2470 Gascoyne sheep at Utakarra on Tuesday, and a furniture sale by Meesm Hagle Bron for Mr. Raymon de. It also mentions a district concert by Kim Holmes Orchestra, an amateur boxing nominations date, a special sheep sale, and education department swimming classes during holidays.
The November report notes 15 births in town, mild disease in schools, and overall satisfactory health. Council discusses hospital condition, water supply, road repairs on Cathedral Avenue and Marine Terrace, and a plan for drinking fountains on the Esplanade with memorial considerations for returned soldiers.
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