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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
2
Local retailer proclaims a vast holiday stock from toys and books to New Year cards and greeting items. The catalog lists dolls, games, stationery, novelty gifts, and broad toy lines with discount pricing, plus metalware, cutlery, cameras, and photographic gear.
A youth named Daves aged 18 was accidentally shot during a hunting outing about three miles from a local ruin. He died later at a nearby facility. Details mention a companion gun discharge and subsequent medical response. The incident prompted inquiries by local police and officials.
In laying memory of Sir late Inspector Ti Thomas who suppressed the riots at Broome on December 2 1920 Ever Remembered Inserted by his grieving wife at Canwr, Mt, Caldy.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Tor Cemnary Custh and Justus tied to a Tuesday in December 1925. No clear event, place, or role is given.
The issue lists holiday changes including a Guardian edition on Saturday and telegram greetings. It mentions a football match at Quvon's nek om Siri lay with a goal by Bimith, and the Geraldton Swimedug Club with details of races and participants. Community events include a Christina Trew entertainment and railway carplurees children’s gathering with plans for a Christmastime program and preparations for an UnkMal vent.
A garbled 1919 era Venerable page notes Sam Big Fight and Louis Pirou in a bath for titles. Marion Davies in On New You at the King tonight through Wednesday. Madge Bellamy in Youth at the Willian Fox production. Captain Blood and Buccaneer legends dominate, with Mevers showing Christmas holiday attractions and a Children’s Treat booking via ringing phone 200.
An evening program showcased local children with earnest, varied performances. Mrs Jones organized the gathering, attracting families from nearby towns. The hall buzzed with chatter, dancing, and a dainty supper, while several farmers and visitors lingered afterward for conversation and cheerful goodbyes.
A report from White Peak Quarry describes a four day dispute with a youth crew refusing to work during the evening shift. Management allegedly ordered wage adjustments and potential penalties, while a head office note hinted at disciplinary action if the youth did not return to duties.
Fragmentary shopping note lists fabric colors and types including wool and cotton with price ranges and dates. Mentions new designs and stock from a store with references to futures and sales. The readable text hints at an assortment of goods and possible price changes across several days.
Unclear OCR excerpt shows players Miret Tominge Collins Grima and Whitty Whitty involved. Mentions Beott B eott and Oldfield Mailey with unclear outcomes. Indicates a total for New South Wales and a partial score sequence, but many names garbled.
Vivid district report highlights fox den discovery near the coast and the recent Christmas tree fete at the school in Haturday evening. It lauds Miss Borges and Mrs Logue for organizing efforts, notes performances by local musicians, and records community figures visiting the area and planning upcoming activities in Oaklands and Forest Lodge.
Delsety and Company Limited reports on wool prices and sales terms dated 7 December 125. The document notes recent price levels, regional exchange rates, and sales outcomes with percentages showing declines across merino and combed wools. It lists 164,000 bales for forward sale, with New Rehbml and South America consignments and specific buyers or brands named.
A list of antique and jewelry items with prices includes gold squares from 50s, silver watches from 70s to 100s, gold filled cases at 80s, and various bowls and carving sets priced from 25s to 60s. Also mentions silver frosted items, butter dishes, and writing accessories with mixed rates, plus cookware and frames.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an opening titled Werkina Bead and APPLICANTS, with references to job qualifications in practical knowledge of up-to-date mathematics and communications. Mentions Riverside area and ship or warship context, unclear dates and names due to garbled text.
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