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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
2
A promotional page touts deep discounts across fabrics, clothing, and household goods. It highlights wide range of items from calico to flannelette, bleached sheeting, white boots, hats, and ladies wear, emphasizing local manufacturing and value. Several prices and items are listed, urging customers to shop early for the best deals.
The article discusses long range weather forecasts by Clement Wrage noting prior years forecasting accuracy for rainfall and drought trends from 1913 to 1920. It also references a September report about German troops and conscientious objectors, with implications of overhauled projects and public interest.
A compact summary of Northampton Christmas Festival notes wartime terms. The Perth tramway strike update reflects no change in recent convulsions. The Pink Fole company plans a January 27 Geraldton show with a dance, music by E Blight, and modest prices. The Bambra arrived and departed for ports to Darwin with M L A AH Angelo aboard. No December rainfall in Geraldton. yearly total 21 18 inches. War Savings Certificates sale scams warned by Melbourne telegram. warnings against cashing at discounts and misleading promises.
Survivors recount harrowing scenes as mothers describe the chaos on shore with children and elderly seeking aid. Sailors, described as true gentlemen, aided in rescue and shelter while Corporal Mason and his mother return to South Africa. Maron, who helped row the lifeboat, resumes work at the Dansten poultry farm.
The passage notes an ancient belief that evil spirits are driven away by loud noise at a soldier's grave. It cites an example from a so called “jas ing Wel” and mentions the transition from using firs to the logt selute as the salute. The text reflects on ritual noise as protection after death.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a Boxing Day sverte meeting at the polo ground with equestrian and pedestrian events. The Min genew Dramatic Society offered musical items and a final speakeasy marked the year’s end. A large town attendance enjoyed lorry-mounted performances, concerts at FT Bridge and Bellway, and a New Year crowd at the Post Office as shots rang out and Rivercoat deposite payments were discussed.
Enetge and Mr Marion depart by yesterday morning's train for Perth then Australia and the United Kingdom. The report mentions Two combined jam and Methodist Church, with Brice taking attention and Serge J Hi frat. Private LJ Chapman from France reports health and spirit good, noting Germany’s defeat. Captain Veresford Bartell arrives in Perth after the Great Western Express, planning a few days there before Geraldton visit.
Thousands of women in munitions and war work join a scheme to fund a postwar trousseau. Workers pay weekly into a fund to cover items such as wedding dress lingerie and other necessities. The plan aims to help sober sweethearts at the front save for a home amid rising postwar costs.
The article notes heavy beach visitation with twenty families camped nearby and plentiful fishing and bathing. It mentions memorial services led by the Rev Gil and Mr Graham, welcomes back wounded Private Jack Sloper, and a New Year’s Eve Oddfellows party. Bob Whoosen wins top prize. Elis Clerkson takes second. a sumptuous supper and dance close the festivities.
A sympathy note from HC Chaplain T J O Donnell of the 3rd Brigade recounts the death of Lieut Dudley Elliott in France on September 18 1918. He fell on the field of honor after brave service, was praised as a fine, courageous soldier, and buried near Peronne with services led by officers. A memorial crown and future tribute are planned. The British Government records hunger relief efforts and a large wick boy erection project.
Geraldton and Greenough residents gathered at the local rifle range for an all day picnic shoot hosted by the Geraldton Rifle Club. Twenty five to forty participants faced a challenging field along the 600 yard range with prizes awarded to Pearse, Gray, Lea, Jewell, Smyth and Webt among others. Notables Miss Morrell, Mrs Arthur Cinch, Mrs McKenzie, Dr Quick and Lot Pomeroy attended as visitors.
South Australia collapsed as batsmen faltered, with unclear scores and a vague description of fared outcomes. No concrete names, teams, dates, or venues are readable to anchor the event.
A Belgian repatriation committee plans steps toward rebuilding Belgium. Officials state readiness and ongoing work by government boards to organize return and stabilization efforts following upheaval.
The article notes a revival in watchmaking and a return of skilled labor, with workers reentering the trade and foreseeing profits. It highlights North Wales barytes and silica granite as growing mineral resources, bolstering local prosperity and small quarry operations along rural roadsides.
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