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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
2
A large shipment from linen mills arrives featuring fruit juices kisses jase and lime juice in lemon squash bottles. The Gentlemen and state wide assortment include shirts and ties for Christmas gifts. Heavy demand causes early country orders as shipping shortages stretch supply.
Our practical experience and spacious show floors enable us to display your wool to the best buyers. We make generous advances against stock clips and are represented by Grov ore Cl ips, Efder, Smith & Co. Limited, or Henry Wills & Co., agents in Geraldton.
The estate of Tate Gronae Larie announces the closure or transfer of the well known T and Billiard Balloon enterprise Browe'en Tater Ballard talon, carried on as Larse, with George Laing named in connection. Jack Paya, longtime associate, thanks patrons and hopes continued support.
Observations on increased carrying capacity in the Western Australian county arise from discussions of meat beacon and butter demand. The piece urges government backing for a large water-supply project to support a proposed industrial complex at Geraldton, citing Wycherina investigations as encouraging and stressing delayed water provisions.
The text contemplates the coming year with questions about property growth and district progress. It notes the war of 1914 halted progress and suggests advancement depends on increased production and new industries. It reflects hopes tied to government action and renewed energy.
The article highlights employment gains and large sums of money in the lead mining region. Reopening mines at Northampton, Geraldine, and Protheroe boosts jobs and business. A Light railway from Alana to Geraldine would lower ore transport costs, aiding exports to Great Britain. The writer expresses optimism that the depression will ease and prospects improve in 1920.
A 14 year old son of J F Sarom, manager at Geraldton Wheat Scheme, fell from a horse and lies in danger after a concussion. The Methodist Church Watchnight Service will be led by Rev J H Langdon at Wer Ey Church at 11.30 p.m. Queen's Hall advertises New Year night attractions including a Jazz Night with cabaret dancing, musical stage numbers, a Les Miserables style feature, and previews of upcoming films. Screenings include The Life Page and Each Pearl Tear with stars L. Belle, Mys Baby Spown, and Paramount's Ly’a Lee. Patrons urged to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Local notices announce the screening of The Way of a Woman a Eugene Waller adaptation of Nancy Lee starring Norma Talmadge at Kings Theatre with a supporting cast. The program includes New Year entertainment for children with pony rides free wings and sea trips on the jetty. A sailboat race and other amusements are planned as the town marks the New Year with a seaside programme. A veteran named William Regu aged about 70 is reported dead after a train journey with the Returned Soldiers Association making inquiries into any relatives. The funeral is at Cethoje Cemetery with a gathering of BSA members and a service.
The text records family illnesses in West Perth with Mrs John Myler ill at her daughter's home and Mr Jweyh Jones of Wa'kaway confined to bed with an injured arm attended by De Hemsted. It also notes Holmes preparing to travel to Albany for a holiday and mentions a WA CAC club basketball game and staff travel details amid a garbled colonial-era dispatch.
Albert Bell of Nottingham claims a water based chemical mixture can drive cars and motorcycles. He says a small amount of water starts the engine and releases a strong smell. he compares the vapor to benzene. Bell is the father of Captain V C Ball, a noted airman.
Commons debate shifts to postwar spending and shrinking the military machine. The piece argues against a blanket austerity but urges a clear defence policy decided in open Parliament, not by secret bodies, to prevent delays after the war. It notes the need to avoid large naval construction while ensuring a firm strategic plan.
William McCluskey wandered from a camp near Hamelin Pool, totaling five days without food or water. A search by trackers, a camel for water, and a motor car relocated him to Johnson's camp and then to hospital where he recovered slowly under care.
A crowded sale advertisement lists Curtains, Calicoes, and banrages along with men’s apparel. It promotes cream and white window curtains, coats, summer suits, underwear, hats, boaters, pajamas, and fabrics, touting low prices and large stock in a broad Iowa shop.
The excerpt argues that postwar inflation stems from global demand surpassing supply as nations rebuilt, with wages rising to match higher costs. It notes war casualties and disrupted production reduced output, while governments pressed for more goods and labor. Future price trends depend on harvests and work revival, with some expect prices to ease next year if supply improves.
December 30 figures list candidates including Maloney OLP Nicholls N and Lee OLP with totals 15179 7949 12275 while West sermons an OLP 14285 and Sleath WN appear among the names. The fragmentary text indicates a party aligned tally across several districts.
The Dampier Division results show MyFireory at 10 432 votes and Lowry at 5 714 with only a few scattered North West ballots remaining. Senate first preferences are nearly counted for Dampier, with second preferences to be tallied and announced. Geraldton Guardian notes the figures as of now.
A circulated list shows permanent officers in the Commonwealth Public Service with a 1940s scale, noting 157 war bonuses and 1191 staff in the General Department earning over a third of a million pounds in salaries. Vacancies exist with 2026 state aid discussed, and a federal bond proposal referenced.
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