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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
2
The piece outlines a butter shortage caused by low imports and tighter supply from Australia and other sources. Domestic production struggles to meet demand as stockpiles shrink, with rising prices and limited availability affecting consumers and merchants. News mentions market lifelines, shipping delays, and government or industry actions to stabilize the butter supply.
From now through January end, prices drop across categories as retailers push discounts. Customers note deeper cuts on select items with limited stock and storewide promotions designed to attract holiday shoppers.
The page fragment reports a local event where contributors present cheques for 250 pounds to support a Stow or Camnarvan transport effort. It mentions Mr and Mrs H Caren, Mr Roan, Pastor M Hi son, and Rev HE with Mes Kan as organizers. A funeral procession, church service, and public fare gathering are noted, along with arrangements for a social event in Northampton.
A fragmented cricket match summary from Tow Wow to Melonald and Watson features innings details, player dismissals, and scores, ending with a 162 total. The report also lists weights for Monday races at Victoria District Turf, including First Class Plate and Third Class Plate horses with assigned weights and entrants.
A soldier expresses gratitude for a village appeal that raised over £40, most of which was mislaid, and notes he will return from base hospital with hope of a commissioned article. He thanks friends and especially Mr and Mrs Arthur Michal for their role in the fundraising effort. Northampton January 1c, L220.
Inventory fragment listing shoe styles and sizes including Black Bar Shoes Tan Sandals C.J. Clark's Sandale Wallaby and other items with various 7 to 11 size ranges. Mentions Infants Banals and Button Best and miscellaneous case references.
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