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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
2
Retail ad lists clearance cuts on items including cambrics cashmeres dresses gaiters and coats. Mentions washing cambrics in light or dark colors and heavy discounts on ladies cambric costumes boys knickers and youths coats. Includes varied prices and reductions across fabrics garments and accessories.
Shipping notices detail Fremantle to North West Ports Java and Singapore services by Ocean Steamship Company and West Australian Navigation. Vessels Gerakiton Minderoo Charon Koombana schedule with sailings around January February. Freight and passage bookings via Dalgety Co Geraldton Fremantle. Church services listed for Fremantle area.
Dalgety and Co report Ur steamers with Vinderoo sailing Geraldton for Fremantle around January Thursday, Charon to Fremantle February 2, Charon from Geraldton to North West and Far East on February 3, Minderoo Fremantle to Geraldton and North West Java Singapore on February 7, Tavering sails Melbourne on January 76.
An editorial urges improving attractiveness of rural bush life to stem outward migration. It notes farmers’ children seek urban work due to monotony and hospitality temptations, urging better conditions while respecting pioneer courage.
A long discussion argues that organized women can unite rural families through farm clubs and “skarehouses” in the bush. It stresses selecting suitable literature for children, home-centered education, and outdoor as well as indoor recreation to keep country life appealing and curb urban drift. It cites Australian examples and calls mothers to prioritize home welfare and moral upbringing.
Racing note reports weather disrupted the program at Contin Park where Avene and other runners faced heavy turf. Results highlight a close finish with Other wtartern Sife and Smith winning by three quarters of a length, with betting odds noted for multiple plates and classes.
Dull weather at Randwick afternoon sets a tricky scene for the racing card. Bets show 10 by 1 on the winner with stakes including 1 ibe 2 and Ungame 3. Rix Arlene and Edna are mentioned as potential winners with Cary Teandioad cited alongside Ty Renal.
A vivid notice of Oswell’s Summer Fair featuring wide cottons, silks, and embroideries from Sin, with yardage and sale prices for women’s wear, sunshades, chiffon, tapestries, knickers, shirts, underwear, hats, and footwear, plus bed ticking and home goods. Mention of social events and affordable costumes for all ages.
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