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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
1
AT Frank Green Co lists crepe and printed fabrics including MORACAIN and CHECK gingham in many colors, with values per yard and per dozen, plus apparel items such as frocks for sizes 18 to 24, cambric rompers, bloomers, knickers, nightwear, and skirts in navy, grey, helio, jade, and other shades.
The narrative follows Austin Berth’s road trip through Michigan and Illinois with a Californian plate, detailing radiator leaks near Micounini Falls, Chicago traffic scenes, and meeting locals including Ernie Raunders. The keepers’ notes show arrival at the West Side VALCA and a sense of welcome from Australians in America.
A fragment describes a squat central figure named Mel Louise Ind met at the YMUA in Chicago, flanked by two sides of a car and a wetter of theyewrivin ving om band side.
A traveler recounts a curio filled journey from San Francisco to Chicago, meeting curious listeners and a road accident with a Ford ice truck. He recalls six weeks on the road, wartime sights, and dreams of continuing to Melbourne and Fremantle, ending with sleep in Chicago and plans for next installments.
The report details local junior certificate exam results from the University of Western Australia with scores across English Greek Latin French German Mathematics History Biology Physics and more. It notes Geraldton District candidates nearly all failed or partial pass with opportunities to complete the certificate in March or November next year.
Alma D Kelly Stella Maris College Gerakiton passed in drawing and French. Pauline Dongarra and Pauline in French drawing received marks. Ronald Pronster of Christian Brothers College formerly of Geraldton District School passed in mathematics and French with credits in English history and agricultural science.
An old ad fragment offers a guide for women on syringe science and durable design. It promises full particulars upon mailing 15 shillings post free, with Saunders & Co listed as the sellers.
A dated appeal invites readers to join a National Sweetmaking Course promising easy earnings from 5 pounds weekly. It urges sending for a free booklet to learn at home, with a postal offer and guaranteed purchase of made sweets, and provides a reply coupon to request details. The text targets readers seeking extra income at home.
Fragmentary ad from Geraldton shows small profits and quick betting oats noted. It mentions country orders supplied and a price list. The text is incomplete but indicates a product promotion from Eleanor St. near a station entrance.
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