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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
1
An advertisement for B. Fuller & Co promotes the Up-to-Date Drapers selection with emphasis on the latest discounts and affordable goods. The notice frames the shop as a source for current fashion and home textiles.
The shop showcases toys for children and country districts including a Pathe Christmas top toy and walking trumpets. Featuring millinery by Miss Dolly Knaxtirecht, various hats, dresses, and coats in silk and lawn fabrics, with a prize go cart for a name guess and a broad range of Christmas gifts and decorative items.
The tonic is touted as a cure for nerve, stomach, liver, and kidney diseases caused by poor digestion. It claims to restore digestion, improve blood quality, and strengthen the body, with mentions of West Australia towns and goldfields. Readily available at stores or chemists.
Local notes from Que Own Corrrespondent describe farmers carting chaff at MW Drummont's farm and a Christmas fete at Christie school with brief speeches and invitations. A grand social event is planned, with W. Howard presiding and high hopes for a large turnout. News from Taonauoka mentions boxing contests and a notable performance by W. Neammond, challenging Lynch.
The rainfall data for the week ending December 2 shows totals by location and date. Measurements from W Corstal and Murchison are included, with notes on deviations from prior weeks and any notable weather patterns influencing the amounts.
A fragmented 19th century trade notice lists Burns Philp & Co Ltd as wine and spirit merchants, bean grocers and forwarding agents with shipping, insurance, customs, and forwarding services. It names buyers of sandalwood Geraldton and references numerous whisky brands, ales, lagers, champagne, and steamship lines alongside insurance and marine interests.
Estimates for every description of building work are obtainable in Geraldton from Wessrs E Snell A J Davies G Rosam and Co and T R de Lucey and at the publishers BIUCKETS (9d each) and Constantine Liam Gardner Mt Panorama office Geraldton.
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