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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1923
Page
2
A dense catalog of garments and textiles offerings includes women's singlets and shirts, men's wear such as vests pants and shirts, a range of calico fabrics, damask linens, towels, sheeting and lace items. Prices are given in a compact format with quantities and fractions and a contact number 192.
A 1928 discussion on town improvement outlines aims to enhance appearance and utilities, with the Municipal Council seeking broad approval. The piece argues wartime strains and economic limits have delayed progress but asserts ongoing efforts will better the community, citing recent expenditures and proposals as steps toward longer term benefits.
The council discussed a proposal to levy a ten shilling annual fee on fishing, banks, and related revenue to fund the shore jetty area. Council clerk instructed to confer with the District Superintendent to pursue the matter and report back with details. Mrs Sherlock and Miss Sherlock of Gregory Street were noted in attendance.
Council discussed water supply for new buildings and road routes along Midland railway, with focus on reducing backroads and aiding motorists. Reports covered lighting plants for the gas plant, Explanade Jetty works, and water scheme piles. Notices included federal outreach by MP A Green, trade with Near East, and museum magazine aims. Local services, firewood tenders, church and civic events, Oddfellows meeting, scholarships, cinema experiments in schools, and economic stores promotions also appear in the record.
The electricity manager of ICI, Mr Told Gone, reported December sales of 12,024 units versus 15,376 in December last year. The drop reflected lower Dalgety consumption and the Hume Pipe Works closing, with seven new connections added that month. Also notes on Boldiers' Pictures and stage attractions at the theatre, including Man Tamer and Wrong with the Women.
Victoria reports the formation of several new trading companies with segregated nominal capital totaling £26,438,980. The registrations indicate a robust expansion of business activity in the region during 1923, with multiple entities listed under a joint initiative to boost commerce and investment.
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