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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
1
An extensive sale at Manchester department store offers a broad array of textiles and apparel. Items include Christy’s towels at 2/6, cretonnes and casements, pillow cases, liner wear, hosiery novelties, and Ladies’ vests. Extensive silk, cotton, and linen fabrics priced with many double-width options and boxed handkerchiefs.
A catalog-style listing shows Teddy Bears and toy animals with prices, China dolls, Christmas cartoons, tool sets for boys, toy reins, woolen blocks, story books, and Dusley piesy-bales. Also features Celinjou baby dolls, children’s tea sets, school pads, plain writing pads, and gold wristlet watches with price points.
Reads like a vintage ad with mixed storefront copy. Describes a large stock in Perfume and Grocery sections, plus extensive listings for LADIES and MEN'S SHOES and CLOTHING including boots, slippers, hats, trousers, and suits with assorted prices and sizes.
The article traces progress in aircraft speeds from 1920 to 1925. It cites captains Moseley Ascolm and Maughan, and Lieut Williams, noting a steady rise in Pulitzer trophy averages from about 1343 mph to 245.27 mph, reflecting annual gains in speed.
The article describes a new type seaplane built by Prague factory with a 450 hp engine. It claims speeds of 220 mph on first flight and pegs future tuned performance at about 258 mph, suggesting four miles per minute. It notes compact wings and comparisons to other aircraft amid Napier engine context.
A historical note reviews the DH.53 De Havilland aircraft by Captain Geoffrey De Havilland and its production at the De Havilland Aircraft Co. It mentions pilot Alex Cobham and a 300 mile test distance with a four hour duration, highlighting wing placement and cockpit view.
Reading notes praise local bowls enthusiasm on the West Australian page. It urges public challenge of the state champion, praises players McCree Trigg Watterson and Truscott, and reports on New Years Day pairs and upcoming handicap singles while acknowledging efforts for improved lighting and club improvements.
Eyewitness account describes a sudden massive tremor in the harbor area, waves sweeping over the Bund, destruction of the Grand Hotel, and a chaotic exodus. The narrative notes fires, oil slicks, and eventual shelter aboard a vessel before transfer to Kobe, with casualties estimated at 107 000.
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