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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1920

Page

2

Christmas Shop Finds Abundant Stock Across Perth Stores

The big store displays a broad Christmas assortment from Hatton's and Rex to Jellies and dried fruits. Gifts include fancy chocolate boxes, stockings, cordial and lime juice, biscuits, and toys made in West Australia. Local makers and home industries are highlighted as shoppers are urged to place orders early amid shipping delays.

Kure Compr Hatton Rex Pioneer Perth Commonwealth West Australia

Oother Wheat Boat Expected At Jetty

Avalin nearing completion of a wheat voyage at the jetty, with expected finish by Tuesday or Wednesday amid volatility. Bornegton Court shipment anticipated to arrive at Geraldton within a week, per local notices and port movements.

Avalin Othe Bornegton Geraldton Jim

New Year Eve Celebration at Odafeyows Hall

An upbeat New Year Eve gathering at Odafeyows Hall featured cards, songs, and dances. The event included Mrs O Grady and guests enjoying music, with a later note on community activities and local church and military notices interwoven with a review of December labor output and Christmas donation totals.

Odafeyows Hall O'Grady Sergthan Hoymes Hector Hace

Reverend M Bijeon’s church services and sorrowful notes

The Rev M Bijeon will conduct Sunday services and Sunday School at 8 oclock. A memorial service is planned for a late departed sailor. condolences pour for a widow. Midland Rifles provide support as a club fundraiser. A sailing event shows results with ships Shamrock, Lorna, Ada, Cygnus and others listed with times.

Esbyrenen M Bijeon Sanday School Gersletem Yeott Club Bend Cay Shamrock Lorna Ada Cygnus Geoppr

Beach Sports Day Draws Crowd at New Year Beachside

A busy New Year at the beach between the peer and Gm baths featured a lively program for all ages. Spectators enjoyed sunshade stalls, hot water service, and a range of events run by the Geraldo Seimmag Club Comites. Trip boats from the yacht Vioret and a market area drew crowds as children competed in many events directed by Mees H Jeenes and committee members. The day concluded with prize results across boys events and dog events, raising funds for beach cost coverage.

Peer Geraldo Seimmag James Bi- Nott R Webb Owe Sgam T Maseh Pnd Witc Wader C Keane N Grigsby O Brew Boot Sorumtyo Orebbe Hemparton Gack Bece Llto Yeas

Wardrobe Fabrics and Garment Lines at Oswell's Sale

A garbled ad lists department stock and bargain fabrics including muslin organdies lace and crepe de chine. It notes prices and sizes for coats suits blouses and suits, with mentions of broadcloth tweed mixtures and poplin, all at reduced prewar levels.

Alex Yor

Ballarat Election Recount Shows Nationalist Victory by One Vote

Ballarat result tallying concluded after a fourth recount, final figures show Kirby 13064 and McGrath 13564 with a nationalist win by a single vote. The process highlighted tiny margins and intense scrutiny of personal ballots.

Melourne Ballarat Kirby Grath

Brighans Victory by 713 Votes Over Finnsyson in Nationalist Race

PFeth June 5 reports a Nationalist victory by 713 votes over former Labor representative W F Finnsyson. D C Cameron led for Brighans state results.

Pfeth Brighans D C Cameron W F Finnsyson

Wise Wins Gippsland Election Victory

The assistant minister for defence Mr Wise secured a majority of 2608 in Gippsland on June 3. The result reflects a decisive win for Wise in the regional contest.

Pegh Defence Mr Wise Gippsland

Nationals Sweep the Board in Tasmanin Results

Nationalists claim decisive wins across the House of Representatives and Senate in Tasmanin contests, sweeping the board with strong showings by key candidates. The results consolidate party control as supporters celebrate broad gains nationwide.

Melbourne Labor Leader Selection Sparks Debate

Melbourne reports ongoing speculation over who will lead the Official Labor Party in the new Parliament. The choice rests entirely with party members as discussions intensify about potential leadership contenders.

Melbourne Des Wal Labor

Perth House of Representatives Candidate List

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and identifiers from a Perth election record including Burchell, Balgoourlie, Hatmann, Prowse JH, and cursory party or district codes. The readable items suggest an openly archived roll or candidate roster with partial numeric codes and organization attributions.

Dampier Division Poll Declared for Gregory at Geraldton

The Dampier Division poll was declared at Town Hall on Wednesday by Returning Officer A C Twine. Gregory led with 5720 votes to 392 informal ballots. Lowry and others received smaller totals. Frank Green moved thanks on Gregory’s behalf, praising the returning officers and Geraldton supporters for their efforts.

Dampier House of Reprientaves A C ‘Twine Frank Green Gregory Mr Gregory Geraldton Mr H Wigeon

End impartial officer praised for election conduct in Dampier division

The electoral staff faced a tough task in Dampier where Mr Gregory’s representation was praised as the best possible for the district. The Returning Officer noted the smooth conduct of the election thanks to 678 efficient officials, with a turnout of 57 percent of electors.

Gregory Getfvng Dampier Farrington Guardian” Office Geraldtra

C J Dennis Previews Jam Of The Hill Song Book

A sketch notes C J Dennis as author of Songs of a Sentamental Byke and previews Jam of the Hill. The piece discusses a Victorian verse tale featuring Jim and his dog, a bush setting, and a romantic subplot culminating in capture and a vow over a wife. The passage reads like a promotional blurb from Angus and Robertson.

Angus and Robertson Jim

Peculiar Superstitions Highlight London Lecture

Edward Lovett, curator at the Imperial War Museum, described peculiar London superstitions from his travels in Working class areas. He cited love beads worn to prevent chest troubles, burial rites for pets, and cradle of beliefs such as horse shoes for luck. A woman reportedly fed a gag from a choking child to a dog with apparent success, reflecting strong psychological belief.

London Edward Lovett Imperal War Museum Lovet Sa Lovett Anon Fogkhore Sugarston Lovet Olj Wuperghton Mr Lovell

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