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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
2
Readers are invited to E Snell's Great Xmas Fair featuring a vast assortment of toys, books, and holiday gifts. The advert boasts low prices direct from manufacturers, with extensive selections in dolls, games, stationery, washing items, and novelty goods, plus clocks, cameras, and kitchenware.
A fragment reports a marriage with references to Cr and Mire, Hl, Wetterson, and Phanton Strest, officiated by Rev. FL Vine. It mentions a renowned vocalist Mr. David Lye and a Xmas night appearance at the King’s Theatre. Also noted are theatre visits, a Prince of Wales engagement, and a Mayoral event with award of a prize for improvised crafts at a high school.
Visitors BM Sharpe and Mrs Sharpe of Wosken Station stay in Geruid tog for a few days. Poter H Meyers visits GaraMiten and Beoksr, with plans for a public service. Mr Fick Miller and party depart tomorrow. Mr PJ Miller’s holiday leave prompts H J Hamilton to plan as manager. Mr K H Brede sustains rib injuries after a fall from a cutter onto a dinghy. Dr. examines and finds brahim injuries.
A 1925 holiday catalog style ad lists Bond Silk hose in multiple weights with prices 2/1 to 12/6 per pair, plus Bond Launderproof and Cashmere hose. It advertise ladies and children’s gloves books toys now in stock at Hurgin Urees, with a wide selection of hats shirts ties and Xmas presents. The notice mentions men’s robes, pajamas and belts, and beauty items with price ranges, aiming at affordable gift options.
The Yalgoo District Jockey Club plans a Saturday race meeting with a strong turnout expected from Wide Run and a contingent from Geraldton. Weather reports predict a favorable outlook after earlier rumors of postponement were denied by Mr. McKonnie and organizers confirm arrangements for a successful gathering.
The Victoria District Turf Club committee reviews plans for a two day meeting beginning January 20 and February 1 with £300 prize money. Acceptances for the Goodwood Club meeting list Jumpers and various flat races with detailed entries and purses across seven furlong to one mile events including the Goodwood Cup and Flying Handicap.
The Cleuathia sails this evening with 20 050 bags of wheat from Geraldton and will head to Fremantle to complete her cargo. The Carsis due to arrive side to side tomorrow. With the Centaur at Kamgaroo expected by week’s end, the harbour will be busier than now.
Morning and evening services planned at Tivarginn and Kehoul House for 1926 subscribers. A football match pits Deraldton Brutal Football Association against visiting teams at Queva's Park on Saturday with a large crowd expected. Taxation talks reference state and Commonwealth plans, with Premier urging a higher Wealth tax and Prime Minister to be contacted. The Christmas number of the Guardian is noted for its illustrations and district development content.
A shipments notice informs Mewes Prank Green & Co and the State Shipping Service that the vessel Kr Whavigeeteal ft will leave Frommatte Friday with a consignment of vary for Geraldton totaling about 250 tons. Unloading is to begin upon arrival around Saturday noon, with rail handling set to start at midnight Sunday and ready notes delivered for merchants Monday morning.
A prosperous businessman killed himself amid a tale of a married woman and alleged deceit. Cyril Beaton found shot outside Wentoa after a separation leaving behind a partner who sought Egypt and a complex web of motive. Reardon, a key figure, reportedly urged resilience as the affair sparked tragedy and financial entanglements. The man was married but estranged.
A garbled ad lists films and events at the King Theatre including Be Loved Brute and Little Old New York. It mentions Marguerite de fore enile and Jareine Thoman Meighan with Lil Lee, plus Shirley Mason and June West. Boxing Night and Xmas for children under 14 are noted. advance seats cannot be booked at the theatre on the night.
Fragmentary listing of horse or player names and scores followed by odd punctuation. Readable items include several named entrants and race placements but overall data is incomplete and jumbled.
An OCR readout lists a wide range of vanity items and jewelry accessories with prices, including combs, brushes, handkerchiefs, mirrors, tooth brushes, frames, clocks, watches, and silverware. Items appear under categories like "Lady's Ivory Toilet Combe" and "Folding mirrors" with prices from a few shillings to £15, reflecting a diverse catalog.
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