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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

2

Grand Xmas Display Offers Toys and Goods for All

A lengthy advertisement touts E Snell's grand Christmas display with dozens of toy lines, dolls, trains, toy soldiers, and model kits. It promises new stock daily through Christmas, including books, games, radios, gramophones, pianos, and household wares, with emphasis on affordable prices, variety, and gifts for children and adults.

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Continuation Classes Social and Local Notes Highlight Geraldton

The Continuation Classes plan a Saturday night terminal social with concerts games and dances inviting all students and friends. Local items mention the Agricultural Commission meetings at Tub and Walbeway, the new Federal buildings for Geraldton, the Esplanade grant efforts, harbor works inspection, and a Roman Catholic bazaar aiding the cathedral and convent. The Somme picture and Christmas bazaars are noted along with a Geraldton wedding and community events.

Agricultural Gala Day Art Union Drawn at Gala Day

Local note outlines a drawing for the art union linked to the Agricultural Society’s Gala Day set for November 28 at the Ing’s Theatre on Saturday evening. Also reports on coal discharge delays at Fremantle, harvest prospects from W. Catton Chasby, and farming conditions in Northampton and Yuna districts with varied crop expectations.

Agriculural Art Union W. Catton Chasby Wenteen Mail Mie Hoy al Commission On Agriculture Northampton Perth Yuna Cone

Municipal finances and council actions reviewed

The council reported no improvement in municipal finances with overdraft limits near 1970 pounds for the coming year, while present pre-draft stood at 1813 pounds and 571 pounds for payments. New rates were fixed and anomalies to be corrected. Tender calls for fodder and wood were issued. Committees were reappointed and a fire near Northampton prompted planning for demonstrations and council responses.

Esplanade Meitmann Public Works Department Meltmann Jthy Cubeldick Dabiel Promind Olring 19 Purpom Leeward Moat Gr Cobeldick Cr Gardner Cr Daisiel

Death at River Bank Linked to Rev J K Conway

Perth reports a body found on the river bank near Hull Brest with a revolver nearby, believed to be the Rev J B Conway. He had arrived Fremantle December 3 and sought Geraldton but details are unclear. He had spoken of coming from Sydney and showed signs of drinking before travel. He appeared unsettled after arrival in Geraldton.

Stile Steyner Basten Fremantle Geraldton Ed Tee Newcastle Perth Conway Hull Brest Usat Portours Chu Hinwell Sydney

Australian wheat crop bought by Home Government

Australian government purchases a significant wheat crop from domestic growers amid market adjustments. The move signals state control measures to secure food supply and stabilize prices, affecting farmers and export prospects.

Advance to Farmers in British Wheat Deal

Malbourne December 3 Mr Mughes in the M ons of Representatives announced that the Imperial Government had signed a wheat deal for about 3,000,000 tons at 4 394 per bushel. The whole to be shipped within six months. The Imperial Government would make a new advance to farmers of 2s 6d per bushel nett.

Malbourne Mughes Mons of Representatives Imperial

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