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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
2
A crowded sale at Frank Green & Co features extensive displays of Ladies' apparel and millinery. Bargains cover flannelette garments, coats, skirts, jackets, tweed outfits, and undergarments, with numerous items reduced and highlighted by a Manchester department showcase. Shipping of various fabrics and patterns appears throughout the offering with prices noted in shillings and pence.
An extensive advertisement from Dalgety & Co Limited in Geraldton outlines their capital, services as shipping forwarders, and auction offerings. It lists cattle auctions at Midland Junction, weekly sheep and pig sales, livestock yards, and a range of goods from farming supplies to machinery. Also promotes Australian steamship lines, insurance, and various consignments from Fremantle warehouses to Perth daily, with emphasis on rail and port trade connections.
Having erected new and commodious stores we are ready to show wool to best advantage. Squatters and farmers can send clips for appraisement. Consigns, large or small, handled by experts. No storage charged on wool awaiting appraisal.
The July 4 1918 Geraldton council meeting addressed Sunday use of Recreation Ground complaining about play by girls and safe coverings for dangerous posts. Officials discussed gas engine bids, leashes for a public drain, Red Cross donations, Chap Man River Reserve leases, and electricity upgrades.
Acceptances list for Perth event includes midland hurdle two miles with horses such as Budgery Value Atomizer Cerigo and Susphaunce. Also features First Class Plate Second Class Plate and Junction Handicap with entrants like Leonzo Analysis Gravitas Queen Maude Pillotos and Bay Gum across distances from seven furlongs to one mile three furlongs.
A large crowd attended a Tuesday town hall entertainment for the Naval Comforts and Welcome Fund despite bad weather. The program featured operatic airs by the orchestra and local performers, with Geraldton debuting a new singer. Major pieces included Queen of the Ear and Jack Tar recitations, ending with Navy numbers. receipts and plans suggest the fund could reach about £80, with further details to be issued after Mrs Mere dith's return from Adelaide.
Wholesale sale notice highlights best quality Rage blankets at 6/11 and 8/6, woollen blankets, Towel sets from 1/3 to 4/6, Australian rugs from 15/6, and a wide stock of waddings and coats. Includes cheap canvas and denim, boots, shoes, and dress materials with a spot cash order system. Addresses ROX 5 and phone contact.
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