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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
2
A fragment describes a Manchester department store sale featuring millinery and ladies wear. It lists reduced prices on hats, gowns, undergarments, lace items, and various fabrics with numerous prices and color mentions, indicating a broad clearance of ladies apparel and accessories.
The advertisement lists capital figures, shipping and forwarding agents, livestock auctions at Midland Junction and Copley's, weekly sales at Mullawa and Utakarra, kangaroo hides, tallow, and farm supplies. It promotes consignments, Perth morning sales, and agents for steamship lines and insurance, with extensive regional services and transport links.
Erected new and commodious stores with quarters for wool appraisals. Farmers can confidently send their clips for appraisal and consignments of any size. Wool storage charged on wool awaiting appraisement.
Mr AL Gregory told the Musi meeting of strong likelihood the Albany wool appraisements could be removed from Geraldton. He urged the Geraldton council and Western Australian representatives to press authorities to keep the wool handling and storage here to support local prosperity and prevent centralisation to Fremantle.
A distorted report discusses funding for a major capital project, noting a government contribution, contractor roles, and a public inquiry. It mentions costs around £150 and references a commission overseeing the plan, with general critique of management and allocations.
Community notices report Mr Ben Jones denouncing monopolies including films for returning soldiers and a response from the Returned Soldiers Association. Also advertised are land sales at Geraldton, Egypt mail timing, church services, a motorist guidebook, camp age limits for entrants, Wimbledon Town Council cattle plans, a theatre screening, a medal award update, and a poem fragment.
Special ads advertise large best quality robes at 25/ ware white cotton blankets from 8/6, woollen blankets, warm winter flannels from 1/6 yard, towels up to 4/6, rugs from 15/6 with all wool options. Winter suits from two to three guineas, waterproof coats, felt hats for men and boys, shoes and boots at bedrock prices. Spot cash order system promised for savings.
Fragments advertise winter wear and fabrics including corduroy dark brown wool blends. Mentions yardage and coats for ladies but text is garbled and incomplete.
Members and guests of the Mingenew Tennis Club held a June gathering at Mallareat, Mingenew, with fine weather and a full day of matches. The event featured singles, doubles, and mixed doubles results among local players including Miss V Field, Mrs Graupner, Miss Linthorne, and Mr Edwards, plus a plan for a Geraldton Club visit on July 13 with Mingonew fielding a team.
The Slaver Mr F Green received the telegram from Mr H Gregory WAL reporting Lord Forrest says Biggins informs him appraisement will continue this year but not later. Parliament meetings will provide time to handle the matter.
Mr Lupp returns to Geraldton in improved health. Word reached that Private 3 G Beaver of the 16th Battalion is counted missing. The fragment ends with uncertain text about a young girl and a tremor during a journey.
An appreciation of a Saturday bogey competition at the Geraldton Golf Club notes G A Kempton won by two rounds eight under the Colonel while J S Cumm followed closely. Cummins faced a near stumble on Grierson's ball as the last hole would have given him the win in a stroke format, later clarified by a wiser opponent. A ladies bogey event saw Miss Sergeant top the field with steady play and strong potential. Mr Fortes is praised for his fine form and charm.
Vor cBrente chest Wools' Great Care taiuta ee.
Government Gazette lists Yandanooka Estate lots open for selection under Part V. Monday July 15 sets schedule prices per acre for multiple lots ranging from 1 to 21294 acres. First half-year interest accrues after 12 months from lease grant. plan excludes minerals for Midland Railway Company and successors. reservation for His Majesty of silver and other precious minerals.
Dated minutes record a money meeting with Mesing WB Misches acting chair man E W Clarkson PP Healey and others. Discussion covered by laws, PWD proposals, fence and shelter shed for a hearse, gate details, and a request to open Yardarmoo reserve. Road contracts questioned for duration and price compared to other tenders. The board deferred west meeting, ordered ranger and soundkeeper reassigned, and noted anticipated repairs and contractor payments.
The Ameria weekly notes March 6 communications from the Imperial League about returned sailors and the BSA. It cites Tyrrell Williams and a debate over membership, with calls to halt League activity and questions about badge rights and where to obtain them. Reports detail branches in Bergheims and other towns, praising returned men and urging support for ex-servicemen while acknowledging organizational ties to Langue.
A damaged OCR fragment warns against neglect of constipation and its health risks. It notes water matter buildup in the lower intestine can poison the system, cautions that laxatives and physics are habit forming, and mentions Nujol as a lubricant remedy manufactured by Standard Oil Company New Jersey USA.
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