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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
2
The Big Store lists Christmas delicacies and festive groceries, promoting bargain prices on almonds, biscuits, chocolates, fruits, and confectionery. Readable items include almonds, mixed biscuits, dates, figs, and assorted chocolates with varied prices amid a busy holiday display.
A damaged notice outlines a promotional puzzle offering two cash prizes, one large prize and several £10 prizes, for each of four states. Entrants must submit their three magic words and full name and address. no entry form details provided.
The Evening Gazette reports The Heart of Our Sunset shown at Queen's Hall with electric fans to keep viewers cool. Also noted is the death of Miss Ann Margaret Peyejuan at 22, who volunteered at Isolation Hospital. funeral at Catholic Cemetery Geenough follows. A miner's death, Gerald Power of Shenton Street, aged 63, is also recorded with funeral at Catholic Cemetery.
A north country clergyman muses on choosing simple names for his wife and child. He jokes about varieties like Laure Winifred Gwendolyn Genevieve versus Barsh and other fanciful options, arguing for practicality in naming.
Beaten by 48 runs, the Railways bowled Hungerford for 41 and limited Soccer Club to 88 in their first innings. Only Watson with 16 formed the main resistance as the Soccer were dismissed late in the final session.
Guidance on cooling and comforting a feverish child with tepid baths or sponge rubs. For weak infants, a daily full bath is discouraged. instead use gentle sponge cleansing, dry wrap, and oil rubdown with olive or similar products after washing. Emphasizes gradual entry to water, minimal rubbing, thorough drying, and air drying clothes to prevent chafing, with best bath times morning hours.
The text discusses the origin of the title Admiral and its use in British history, mentioning the first to hold Admiral of the Fleet for the Cinque Ports. It also touches on fountain pen development around 1800, noting design features and early styles. The legibility is poor, with many garbled phrases and unclear names.
From now until the end of January prices are reduced for a limited time, offering customers significant value on select items across the store.
A court heard James Warng and William Exo, crew members aboard the Harmagen Cat, charged with assault on the ship captain and a fireman during a mid voyage disturbance. Witnesses described a chaotic gangway melee with language and threats, the captain defending himself and sustaining injuries. The jury found the men guilty of assault and a separate charge of threatening behavior. penalties included hard labor and fines.
Fragmentary report describes threats and court actions involving individuals named in the piece. It notes a hearing, a request to keep the peace, witnesses, and a fine around £100 with associated costs and equipment references. The damaged text limits details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Auntie, Mr Green, Barbara, garden, and a little girl. Names and actions are obscured by garbled input, preventing clear events or context.
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