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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
2
Uptodste new private hospital under Mrs. Fred Davis management announces it remains open to the public for treatment by any doctor. Proprietor plans to operate as usual until a cash buyer is found. The Kuraalpi will bring in seasonal goods next week for the Xmas trade, with prices equal to Perth cut rates. Owen O’Neill, Geraldton.
The advertisement lists fountain pens including Waterman and Pelikan styles with prices. It names Constantine and Gardner as sellers offering multiple varieties such as Waterman Brown and Bylo models, highlighting attention to price points and availability.
The article records New Year services at Presbyterian and Methodist churches with named speakers and events, plus a Bow side festival with charity proceeds. It also covers tram traffic records, a Nor’-West mail voyage mishap, rifle club shooting plans, Salvation Army watchnight services, and local band competitions with expected winners.
Major Brearley reported his damaged aircraft after forced landing about 90 miles south of Broome. The company plans to resume air mail service on Tuesday January 10 using company designated landing places until government binding prices are set.
A small ceremony at Halden grove East Chaiman united Larus Halden fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs W Went in marriage to G E Filby third son of Mr and Mrs John Filby of Norwich England. Rev W Vine officiated. Guests praised the decor and both families sent best wishes as the couple departed for their honeymoon.
The readable text mentions names such as Mr J and Archbishop in a context of health and involvement, with garbled phrases suggesting a church or religious setting and possible participation by a Lord. The fragment provides no clear events, dates, or outcomes.
A fragment from a British column recalls Professor Leacock and humor in schooling. It includes anecdotes about a boy chewing paper, a parent noting his son's weak Latin, and quotes on avoiding heavy political treatises. The piece showcases light commentary amid discussions of education and public opinion.
The article reports Dr. Crew’s claim that a female frog can transform into a male capable of fathering female offspring, notes prior findings that latent male traits exist in females, and mentions a British Association presentation. It also mentions plans to treat 200,000 natives in New Guinea to combat hookworm.
Reported notes describe afternoon races at Perth with J G Grant winning the cup. Odds quoted include 7 to 4 for the winner and 10 to 1 for the runner up. horses named include Earl of Seavield and Flippantovo, with several other contenders listed in cryptic form.
A large audience enjoyed the Pink Follies at the Town Hall on Thursday. Miss Ivy Smith led lively numbers including On the Right Side of Bond Street and The House at the End of the Lane, with strong support from May Gwen Stokes and others. The concert featured dance, humor, and an orchestra, with souvenirs presented to Ivy Smith and thanks extended to performers and the City Band.
The Municipal Market had good vegetable supplies but scarce poultry. Butter 1/0 per pound, eggs 1/3 unit, lox 6/, cabbage 2d each, French beans 4d, rhubarb 1d per 1b, cucumbers 2d, pumpkins 2d per 1b, onions 2d, apples 9d per 1b, plums 1/6 to 3/-, apricots 8d per 1b.
The article outlines shifting global oil power from Europe and America toward the Near East and Australia. It cites Australia’s long suspected oil potential in North-Western regions, the Northern Territory and South Australia, plus historical imports and rising domestic demand. Government bonuses for prospecting are noted, with authorities citing geological indicators such as sediment beds, shales, and bitumen in proving fields.
A historical report discusses global geologic features and oil investigations tied to climate, noting US involvement and numeric data on fossil fuel and farm figures. It references California New York and other states, with percentages and counts as part of a broader national study.
Report on A. W. Brabham in Carolina and Savannah showing cotton samples in various colors beyond white. Notes Hindu botanist and Deligator specimens with blue gray and pink shades en route from India. experiments aim to diversify cotton color and value amid 1921 trade interest.
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