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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
6
Public Trustee seeks bids to purchase cash for Lot 92 on Coe Town, 24 perches, with wooden framed shop and display window, a detached wood and asbestos room, two rainwater tanks, and existing inventories. Inspection arrangements noted. deposit 10 percent of tender amount.
Christmas shopping peaked in Geraldton as crowds packed stores with turnover up at least 50 percent from last year. Furniture, bicycles, washing machines, jewellery, books and trinkets sold well while drapers and grocers reported strong trade. post office and hotels also saw busy periods amid a festive buying mood.
An unparalleled feast of music is to be supplied during the Festival of Fr ain In 1951. Every musical organisation of any standing in Britain has been invited to make it special and characteristic contribution. New works of all descriptions have been commissioned operas ballets orchestras bands and choirs.
Canberra prepares for Commonwealth Jubilee celebrations marking federation centennial. Events include trees planted January 1, Governor-General speech January 26, Citizenship Convention January 22 to 30, a March pageant, Jubilee ball May 8, and Parliament opening May 9. Jubilee sporting events, concerts, and industry week also scheduled.
The Church of England holds Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Morning Prayer at 7 30 p.m. Evening Prayer. Presbyterian services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Evening Worship conducted by Rev. J. H. Gregson. Methodist Church offers Morning Service at 11 a.m. and Evening Service at 7 30 p.m with preacher Mr. Ctumas.
Christmas Day schedule lists morning prayer at 11 a.m. with Holy Communion at Presbyterian Church. A 7:30 a.m. service at Methodist Church led by Rev J H Gregson. Salvation Army conduct of a 5 p.m. service at Salvation Army Hall. Includes services indicated by denominations and locations in Valencia.
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