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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
2
A fragmented report details speculative plans and personnel shifts around a Queen’s Day event and local budget adjustments. It notes potential salary concerns, program cuts, and anticipated interviews with officials, including a senator, with references to future galley displays and an outline of changed schedules.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Boxing Day carnival in Geraldton with the Mayor and A Kempton presiding over ceremonies at the Town Hall. A varied program of 27 events includes a water pageant, beach activities, and a moving ceremony at the House. A collection will be taken up at the entrance, and residents of nearby towns are invited to attend the events and market stalls.
Fragmented OCR outlines events at Oswell's including a winter pantomime and charity performances. References to Mrs Lusk and Rev JH Lansdale suggest church ties, with anticipated crowds, presale tickets, and a concert at Weeey Church near Christmas. Local plans include orphanage fundraisers and a town fete with entertainment by bands and a committee led by C fon.
A theater listing with show titles including The Cinderella Mam and Soldiers' Pictures. Runs at Queen's Hall through December 7. Includes promotions for The Heart of the Wild, The Briar Robe, and The Princess of Farrow.
Groceries and provisions feature prominently alongside discounted chocolates, toys, ladies items, and Christmas gift ideas. A broad display includes fruit, nuts, fruit jellies, handkerchiefs, photo frames, trinket boxes, mirrors, handbags, and millinery. Shipping mentions and country orders are noted.
Readable ad copy promotes a wide range of men’s apparel and accessories. It highlights underwear, hats, shirts, ties, and fabrics with emphasis on new lines, white duck hats, marbles, and uniform-like garments. Prices quoted include 2/11 for underpants and 22/6 for various garments.
A jumbled local notice lists names and livelihoods including Dorothiy Jennyr, Wyngster of Mr F denier, and Moss Dorothiy. It mentions a short holiday, a birthday, and various people linked to Wilford, Vermont, and Framie Street. The fragmented text notes a sale, a meeting, and a procession with scattered references to places and dates.
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