New Year Shopping Festival at the BIG STORE Geraldton
A bustling old time advertisement touts deep discounts across general goods at the Big Store Geraldton. It markets fabrics, clothing, shoes, hats, and millinery with aggressive pricing and calls to buy locally produced West Australian goods. The loud pitch highlights yardage deals on fabrics, ready wardrobes, and seasonal novelties aimed at attractively priced shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Green &Co’s
Geraldton
Prince of Wales
Pesce
Bird‘Wood
Austrilia
New Zealand
Bintwood
Pooh
Birdwood
France
London
Sunrise and Sunset in Western Australia 1918 outlook
The article argues for expanded wheat and mineral production in Western Australia after World War I. It urges government action to fund water supply, harbour improvements, and tapping Northampton and Geraldine districts' resources. It emphasizes creating jobs for returning soldiers and newcomers, and warns against neglecting the district’s needs in the state’s postwar recovery.
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Indus
Australia
Western Australia
Victoria
Northampton
Geraldine
Geraldton
Geraldton Guardian on postwar development and duty
The piece argues that after four years focused on war effort Australia must resume building its own resources and economy. It notes the danger of global autocracy receding, and stresses Australia will bear a larger postwar duty with reconstruction and development programs to sustain national prosperity and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Australia
Child's Suleen Death At Prothegoe Home
A two and a half year old girl Winifred Geigo died suddenly at her parents home in Prothegoe on Saturday. Post mortem was declined, inquest not necessary. The incident occurred at the Anglican cemetery on Monday. Also notes on university examinations, postal rates for soldiers, diphtheria cases in Greenough, and a report on the British elections showing a coalition victory and seat distribution.
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Suleen
Winifred Geigo
Firtakdton
de Boyd Fasante
Northampton Christmas Festivities and Prizes Celebrate Local Children
From Our Own Correspondent notes a December 20 event at Alma School with Rev King and Mr Napier distributing prizes, Brink Drowning winning a three year accolade. Children performed an opera, recitations, and songs, followed by dancing, refreshments, and a bazaar to aid Wesley Church Foods. Christmas Eve and Day services and festive entertainments filled the town, with Father Christmas toy gifts, a crowded stage, and a community street scene under cold, windy conditions.
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Northampton
Alma
H EF King
Napier
Brink
Schol
Kinging
Flos Ont Fogan
Mesdames Robb
Eleilen
Wesley Church Foods
Miottha
Iweringer
Max
Ellow
Father Chrbbing
Purl Chuych
Tower
Sane
Cann Sane
Aks
Mew Themen
Mig Counsel
Coalition Victory Reported in London Election
Daily Chronicle notes 22 Liberals ready to follow the Premier, with a few more uncertain and five fully fledged Asquithians returned. All Lloyd George ministers were re elected, and many Coalition quitters were rejected.
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London
Asquithians
Lloyd Geurze
Ami al
Caténet
Adqdi
Idig
Pretty Mullewa wedding endures town hall ceremony
A wedding at the Town Hall Mugens joined Mr George Marsh and Ming Ida Cameron on December 97th with Mr W Little as best man and bridesmaids Belly Cameron and Mine Daigy Litte. The Rev A Craven officiated as guests praised the bride’s silk dress and orange blossoms. A reception at Young's room followed, with dancing and songs by local entertainers until Geraldton-bound honeymooners departed.
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Anebima
Mugens
George Marsh
Drover
Ming Ida Cameron
Chas Cameron
Mullewa
W Little
Belly Cameron
Mine Daigy Litte
Rey A Craven
Young's
Querte
TD Whitehwyt
Ridley
Mesyty J Teazue
Lawrence
D Newell
D Corbett
Dames
TD Merritt
H Page
Geraldton
Engagement of James and Violet at Noongal Station
An engagement is announced between James eldest son of Mr and Mrs Redan of Noongal Station Valens ta Violet eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Splorin of Laitavilts Subiaco and Mr and Mrs Kelly of Die lod West Gwibsford. They plan a visit to Geraldton and stay with Cremt Mra. Private TF Cartwright, a local figure, returns home with luck and infection avoided. Private Nell Hepburn and three other soldiers from Mr D Hepitiven’s family also return home. Sergeant W Murray, formerly of Moonynoupoke, writes from Trica about wartime separation and the upcoming end of service.
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James
C. Redan
Noongal Station
Valens Ta
Violet
Mee
T. Splorin
Laitavilts
Subiaco
E. Kelly
Die
Lod
West Gwibsford
Geraldton
Guilry
Cremt
TF Cartwright
Nell Hepburn
D Heptiven
Fitzzerald Street
Colin
Paul
Neil
Kos
W Murray
Moonynoupoke
Ypres
Phy
Geradton
Tweed
Gerdate
Edith Compton and Juvenile Troupe Entertains for Red Cross
Crowded town air tonight hosts Edith Compton and her Juvenile T Troops for Red Cross Society. Program promises new features and novelty acts at Craldton venue with a bright breezy show. Lighting effects planned for the second part enhance the evening's appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Compton
Red Cross Society
Concent
Craldton
Depth Charged U-boat Captain Describes Dive Terror
An exhausted U-boat captain recalls depth charging under bombardment, detailing hull damage, crew strain, and near destruction as explosions rattle the submarine. He confesses a craving for meat as his crew endures, seeking any relief in a grim, improvised tale.
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Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Zeebrugge
Geirig
Australian minister reviews transcontinental railway plans
Mr Gly fairs and Mr N G Bell discussed railway expansion with the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner. The minister said the national project is under review with potential extensions and shifting timelines as peace nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gly Fairs
N.G. Bell
Commonwealth Railways
Clinker Cleanout and Nujol Digest Claim
A damaged passage discusses bowel health and constipation dangers with terms about waste and poison. It promotes Nujol as a safe treatment produced by Standen Vil Company and warns against other remedies. The text reads as an early health ad with dubious medical claims and garbled spelling.
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Standen Vil
En. Jonsey
Alurekeepers Chemists
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