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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
1
Readable catalog page detailing underpriced lines at the Big Store campaign. Includes towels from 7d, duchesse crepes from 1/9, muslin and lace items, pillowcases 1/0 to 2/3, gloves, ladies and children's undergarments, stockings, and a wide range of dress fabrics and notions with many prices in shillings and pence. Excerpt shows extensive textile and accessory discounts.
Listings show Pisy BALLS at 3 shillings and 3 pence. Patna Deby priced at 6 shillings 11 pence and 9 shillings 21 pence in the brief market note.
An old notice advertising T ys Children s Tea Sets from 1 shill ing to 7 5d and school pads and writing pads at 1 shilling each. Gold wristlet watches at 50 shillings, gentlemen s and silver wristlet watches at 50 shillings each with double ease.
A bustling store circular advertises a wide range of products with low prices. It highlights men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, suits, trousers, and accessories, plus cosmetics, groceries, and household items with special reductions. Local amenities such as a billiards hall and hairdressing saloon are also advertised, emphasizing value and new stock.
A large gathering of women at Setuniay Wowau Parish Hall heard Mrs Cowan speak on the Country Women's Association aims and the need for unity. The meeting approved forming a Geraldton branch with Mrs Bowas convener and noted support for local industries and medical education.
At the picnic meeting of the Victoria District Turf Club in Western Australia Spartan King, trained by T. J. Giles, wins the seven furlong handicap by a half head with a half length to second. Time recorded was 1 minute 24 seconds amid a sparsely attended event. Evens stronger favorite Pistobusion and Jon-Sian trailed in, with Autre raced close behind in midfield.
Racing programme from Northampton lists events on Tuesday January 1. Flying Handicap 25 pounds win place payouts, six handicap and hack race 10 pounds, Publicans’ Purse 5 pounds with fixed payouts. Officials and venues unnamed in fragmentary text.
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