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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
2
A cluttered window of fashion in a Victorian sale listing describes ladies tweed coats gowns and hats, with numerous prices for garbardine breeches gowns and undergarments. Also advertised are children's and infant garments, and a glut of millinery including lace trims and pullin hats.
Dalgety and Co majors as customs shipping and commission agents with 5 000 000 capital and 4 500 000 paid up. They offer weekly cattle and stock auctions at Midlands and land junctions, sheep and pigs sales Wednesdays, and general live stock farm supplies and implements. Also advertise agency roles for shipping lines and insurance firms.
Having erected new and commodious stores we are now in a position to show wool to the best advantage. Both squatters and farmers can, with consciencs, send their clips to us for appraisement. Ad consignments, whether large or small, handled to the best advantage by our experts. No storage charged on wool awaiting appraisement.
A fragmented item notes Mitchell departed the scene in a local tally, with reference to a brother and a fading memoir. Details are sparse, but the note indicates an exit from a prior position or event, leaving behind a sense of absence and incomplete memory.
Heraldton notices detail tender calls for road works including Edward Road and Red Gully Road, with contractors to close bids on Thursday. The page covers local golf results at Hinks Hill, pastoral movements, and community notices from the Victoria District Homestead Association and naval comfort fund activities.
Frederick Charles Grigo, store keeper Protheroe, faced charges for unlawfully dealing in liquor in Northampton. Convicted, he paid a £20 fine and £2 3d costs after prosecution by Sergeant Thonma. Americas Day was set for enthusiastic town celebrations with a medal presentation for Aubrey Burt and a big reunion at the Town Hall. Local trains to Perth were suspended due to heavy rain and Midland Railway advised no service to Perth. Personal items noted the death of Private I. W. Thompson in Orange, his son killed en route to France, and a quiet wedding at Christ Church between T. W. Aldam and N. Naughton.
An advert lists large sized rugs from 35 shillings, warm white cotton blankets at 5 shillings and 8s 6d, woollen blankets ready for single or double beds, plus a full range of warm flannel bed coverings in white and striped. Australian travelling rugs from 15s 6d, winter suits from two to three guineas, waterproof rubber boots, men and boys felt hats, dress materials, groceries, and a spot cash order system promising savings.
Council discussed the Finance Committee choice to place all assurances with the West Australian Company where the Town Clerk acts as agent. Critics argued insured properties were uncovered or overlapped, fees to the Town Clerk debated, and questions raised about process and accountability in selecting the firm.
A fragmented list of Western Australia racing results and weights for the Belera Vale and Junction Handicap meets. It includes horse names, weights, placings, and assorted odds or times, with many entries and some unclear spellings reflecting OCR errors.
Perth notes for the Grand National hurdles at the Victoria Racing Club meeting on Saturday list betting odds. Westendale 7 to 1 Wallslo 8 to 1 Kinlark 10 to 1 Piskolier and Rosyth 19 to 1 Will Comfort and Corona 14 to 1 Hayslon and Fantail 19 to 1.
The Geraldton council protests centralisation proposals affecting wool appraisal and electricity charges. Mayor criticizes delayed shipments and fears Fremantle influence while Wool Bound ge reoussider remains contested. Demand for reduced current prices and retention of appraisement in the local area grows amid political tension.
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