Great Drapery and Grocery Summer Sale Ad 1919
A heavily garbled 1919 ad details a Great Drapery and Grocery Summer Sale starting Thursday January 30. The text lists dress department items, fabrics, underclothing, calico, lawn, muslin, cambric, and sheetings with assorted prices and descriptions, emphasizing bargains and remnants. The fragment mentions ladies garments, embroidery crepe, kimonos, and cheap textiles, urging buyers to visit for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswell
Betry Lins
Weyl
Ausralian Publicitate Reform and Press Justice Debate
A fragmented account discusses advertising costs and government free space demands affecting country newspapers. It notes federal and state departments as major offenders, urging an end to gratuitous notices and urging contemporaries to join in a push against free advertising. It mentions public figures and religious groups voicing opinions on proportional government support and press freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulge
Imerey
Ami
Magnificent World Map Showpiece in Louvre
A grand year ordnance map of England and a gemstone France map in the Louvre are described as wonders. The text details materials, rivers as platinum strips, and town depictions in gems. The piece notes Russia and Belgian craft influences and a celebratory note on a royal gift in early Franco-Russian history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Reniy
Vaid
Roadie
Bagel Buyhe Mort
France
Louvre
Russia
Sinet & Warth
Weather chaos and fires disrupt Tenindews notes
The report records a heat spike and a string of fires at Tenindews with property losses including a representative Mr H Johnsons home. It mentions a public yacht race lineup featuring Cyenpe and Shamrock and notes a large wheat advance around £9,000,000 amid ongoing work on aging certificates.
Military honors and deaths reported in town notices
Mr Cavanigh received word that his brother Lieut BF Cavansgh of the Atajralén No A Temnelug Company has been awarded the Military Cross. Kergrant J Ht Scott, invalided home, arrived by air from Penh. News of Melbosree of Camel T 3 The Ah Light Horse death is noted. The late Coronel was honoured for services by being made Com geid tm. Uncle of Mr Aker Teid formerly of Geradeen. Mir H Gregory MBE will arrive tomorrow morning and a reception will be held for him to discuss town and service matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavanigh
Eccoungant
Green and Co
Tian
BF Cavansgh
Atajralén No
Temnelug Company
Kergrant J Ht Scott
Jaapight’ Fen
Penh
Snd Ak
Tedd
Coronel Wet
Aker Teid
Geradeen
Mir H Gregory
Geratdan
Gregory
Iserice
Geraldton Wedding Frosted in Devon Shades of Crepe and Lace
A Geraldton wedding at Chi Chi Church joins Mim Evy Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs CE Smith Chapman Road to Lamed Sm gh of Geraldton and Boulder. The gown featured creme crepe de chene with silver lace and seed pearls, carried by a train. Bridesmaids wore creme and embroidered dresses with hats. The reception followed at the Parwah Bell with toasts and a wedding car. The couple departed for honeymoon at Bounpler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chii Church
Mim Evy Smith
Mra CE Smith
Chapman Road
Lamed Sm Gh
Geraldton
Boulder
Violet Smiteh
Alice Poy
Ware & Dream
Ming Lilian
Craven
Boupler
Coen Mint
Urimmesdt
Megronn
YMCA Appeal Balance Sheet for Western Australia District
The balance sheet for the YMCA Special Appeal in the Victoria District shows receipts from Geraldton and county centers totaling £507 2s 0d as of June 27 1918, with Sundry donations and various local effort accounts. Accounts list Moonyoonooka, Howatharra, Northampton, High Berjeant, E Ane, S Green, W P Forman, AE Blencowe, J Caneto, Mry Rasdy, CR Blenrawe, and Mullewa efforts with varied small sums, plus committee funds and advertisement costs. The report, examined by C. Over a ATA, Geraldton, dated June 13 1919, is signed Frank Green as Chairman and Pustace as Hon. Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efor
Victoria
VILC
Geraldton
Ger
Wliton
Guardiian
Express
Dalygh
Moonyoonooks
Bardwell
Howatharra
Horsey
Northampton
High Berjeant
Ane
Green
Forman
AE Blencowe
J Caneto
Rasdy
Blenrawe
Mullewa
Ath Hook
Melbourne Returns From Grand Fleet to Foryamouth
Melbourne, part of the Grand Fleet, arrives at Portsmouth to refit after service with the fleet. The cruiser, noted for hunting the Emden, is welcomed noisily by crowds despite fog, as officers and crew receive praise for wartime distinction.
Window repair mix up in suburbia
A suburban woman confronts a glazier and a stranger over a broken kitchen window caused by a boy with a hoop. The glazier claims no relation to the boy and the mother, insistently told, grapples with the mistaken identity as a tall, solid man fixes the frame while the boy wanders off with his hoop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tad the Tasty
Alee
Wool Market Arrangements To Safeguard Australian Wool Interests
Alfred Codhu reports from London on January 2 about plans to control wool supply to protect Australian and New Zealand producers. The Wool Committee and Government aim to set fixed prices, ration exports, and maintain supply to prevent oversupply while supporting France, Welpanm, and Towty markets. Government actions include reserving supply via public stocks, fixed-price government purchases, and regulated quantities to stabilize prices and avoid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Codhu
Renee
Mao Majerus
London
France
Welpanm
Towty
Auopralia
New Zealand
Angra
Bradford
Anorslagan
Atgtralute
Tobacco for the Overseas Club appeal to Geraldton readers
In four years the Geraldton community supported the Overseas Club for the front line. With soldiers home, a fresh appeal seeks continued subscriptions to aid the voyage and return journey. Readers are asked to send gifts to the Guardian Editor for proper forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Daoweing
Australia
Guardian
Tor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Green &Co
Williaery Department
Goth
Calico
W Department
Jack Westen
Wales
Horreck's
Boye
Buus
Earer Bine
Mit
Dalgety& Co., Limited
Aethuren
Babeevibeld
Ug Tessoouon
Alcton & Ae
Lordstore
Sepinata
Feerix Aesurance
Ouran Steamship CO
Aberdeen
Marborn MY
Lyell
Florida
Ooyeen
Perth
Kautily
Cnettieg
St Fowent
Keary
Ehewp
Buick
Bailey
General Engineering
Williams & CO
Chi
Elder, Smith & C. Limited
Unfesdsienf Saat
Hardwicke & CO
PTH
Elite Supply Co, ‘Strust
Manchester
Ruicea
Wits
Gallesa
Foo
Caine
Kaickeras
Coenen
Sebatian
Geile Begus
Geel
Aunrise and Sunset
Ort
Jemiary
Jas
Eraidton, Haariian
HP Colebath
Henry Beiegs
Agg
Rokers
Canhabie Chautain
Sal
Bathurst
Chae
Chaphen
Jones
Mears
Camfren
Benson
W Curtie
Bard of Management
Boyd
Gus
Douera
Boardbig Howe
Lumi
E Bardon
Markela —Dabweer
Cy Lely Gerakiton
Seiden Desth
Meskuharrs
Arthur Arnold
Mecksdharre
Crade
Hida
Iver
Hesger
Richardson
Heever
Richardon
Walker
Cuc
Selijer Enpertenem
Guifpa
Auticoces
Monty Morrés
Harry Mas
Sou Conway
Fmrgone
Bobby Kranth
India Rubber Man
Jack Moore
Woper
Maseger
Sejors Lesger
P.O. Box
Geraldion
H Johnsom
A E Benoa
Pominsions
Saguriay
Aby
Us Fokowy
Cyenpe
Acley Groper
Shamrock
Lana
Edna
Bits
YaLeamen
Ghia
Yereset
Mir HK Carr
Ym.c.a
Melbourne
Portsmouth
Foryamouth
London Evening News
Grand Fleet
Emden
Sydney
Nelbourne
Portamough
Duiver
Mexbourne
Boke
Cameron Jumsou
Carmen von Dine
Beardie
Taaben
Sandford Street
MacKenzie
Tur Nee Peat
Krocher Ulsouie
Paka Bushs
Tibet
Ninda
Leo
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