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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1922
Page
2
Relatives of the late ARTHUR HOUSSEMAYNE DU BOULAY thank friends across the district and state for letters cards telegrams flowers and sympathy during their recent sorrow. They express grateful appreciation for the many kindnesses shown and acknowledge the support received.
A fragmented topical page lists prices for flour and offal, a concert rundown, shipping arrivals, a Perth trip notice, and a death of Mr T L Kickup at Victoria Hospital. It notes a motor car fire destruction, Victoria District Agricultural Society meeting tonight, and cinema plans for Goldwyn’s Roath of Destiny with Eugene O Brien and other features at the King’s Theatre.
A jumbled readers’ reflection piece critiques a sewepaper with contributors debated by Printers Devil. It notes financial issues in small states, mentions F Eustace of Geraldton, Mrs T A Boddington, and an East-West travel note, then Field Marshal Haig’s scheduling.
Railways defeated Brigate by a wide margin in a high scoring junior match. John Angel led Railways with five goals while Barker and Ritchie contributed well. For Brigate, McKay twice and Becker stood out though their efforts fell short. Final: Railways 14 goals 10 behinds Brigate 4 goals 4 behinds.
Oswell’s department store advertises waterproof overcoats with guaranteed water resistance, tweed coats, indigo fast dyes, denim trousers, wool gloves, Mercerised shirts, khaki shirts, and a broad range of fabrics including calico, sheeting, cambric cloths, voile, and damask patterns. Prices per item are listed in shillings with emphasis on value like 26 inch calico at low yardage and special curtain voile lines.
The page blends grocery ad phrases and match reports with an assorted divorce case from the High Court. It notes a Brigades football match with goals for the Railway team and a Be Team score, alongside a fragmented divorce judgment where Charles Johnson seeks divorce from Louisa Johnson on adultery grounds. Details about timelines, locations, and witness testimony are partial and inconsistent.
A hard fought junior football match saw Rangers fend off steady Thistle pressure as Glendinning anchored defense and Hollings plus Jones surged for Thistle. Currie sparked several dashes, while both sides launched a late siege before the whistle.
Stock sale features heavy reductions on trousers suits and tweed items in grey brown and navy, with prices listed for shirts, box goods, vests, kanated fabrics, and household basics. Includes soaps, toothpaste, and textiles with domestic sizes and finishes.
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