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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
2
A mixed page of local items includes weather notes, mining and sales chatter, company updates for Globe Brewery, Bible Society meetings, theatrical advertisements, and a film showcase. Details mention Oakabella rainfall figures, Geraldton business and shareholding discussions, and a forthcoming entertainment week featuring Love and other attractions.
In a personal account dated July 5, 162%, a writer recalls a morning when gas pressure collapsed forcing reliance on wood fire and improvised stove use. The tale details chaos at breakfast, failed kettles, and sympathy for gas works as they struggle to restore supply and prewar price levels.
Morons resident Mr Amy Hepworth’s son named justice of the peace for Victoria district. Gasworks manager Mr W Cuenie confined home, electricity manager Mr Curtie recovering after illness. many people sick or recovering from the cold. Swan Cup standings show Meekatharra defeating Geraldton by four points. Geraldton’s team scorers and future prospects noted.
The Mantle Department unveils a full stocking of new lines for women and men including winter coats golf wear and jumpers. Customers are invited to browse the updated selections in the current season display.
An exceptionally wet June caused widespread damage to crops with tomato crops destroyed in places and replanting needed several times. Farmers report washed drainage, soggy land delaying seeding and boggy fields stopping ploughing while some crops escape due to shelter. A school dance and local meetings noted, along with a Thames area incident where a buggy was saved from a river flood. ongoing impacts on markets and local labor are described.
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