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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
2
Annual stocktaking sale in full swing at Frank Green and Co The Big Store offers reduced prices on cotton drill towelling gaberdine hats ladies silk velvet and straw hats boys and youth trousers and boots all limited quantities with clearance prices listed per item and size
The report notes that EROOROO was fully subscribed at forty four million two hundred thousand four, indicating a strong market demand and investor confidence. No other entities or dates are provided in the fragment.
The Salvation Army Hall will host services tomorrow led by Ensign and Mrs McNew at 11 am and 7:39 pm with a Sunday School at 9:10 am, 2:30 pm, and 5 pm. Tonight the Heller company performs at Town Hall with illusions, monologues, and a pianist, promising a popular, child-friendly show. Walkaway hosts the company Monday. Repatriation updates note the 1920 Act shifts and letters should go to the Deputy Commissioner in WA. Bible Society secretary Pry preaches in Geraldton and visits Sunday schools, with a Wednesday thorough lecture on Abroad with the Bible Society. Local water-supply and harbor works discussed with Premier promising a date for a decision and fewer capital costs. Parish notices include Holy Communion and baptisms. Shipping: Kakane vessel movement and Fremantle return voyages detailed.
A local notices column mentions a possible late Encounter trip to Gersicton, a Ride Club challenge for the Swan Brewery Cup, and Meeka tharra’s interest in Geraldton affairs. Also listed is Queer s Theatre with a double feature at Queen’s Hall starring Douglas Fairbanks and George Walsh, plus Kulfar featuring Gladys Brockwell. A civil servants strike vote ends with no work Monday at His Majesty’s Theatre. Racing in Western Australia highlights Prince of Wales Handicap with Iolaus winning the steeplechase.
A terse report notes substantial progress as the phone system shows rapid gains, with performance leaping forward and expanding coverage across regions. Officials credited improved infrastructure and policy support for the acceleration.
The article reports on budget discussions in the House of Representatives with Acting Treasurer Sir Joseph Cook detailing revenue trends for the year ending June 30 and outlining plans for a second Peace Loan of 225 million. It notes surpluses, rising costs from war and pensions, and projected debt figures including war munitions and land settlements.
Passengers traveling by the mail tin to Porth last night endured an eight hour hold up as a stray tray and a line obstruction blocked the engine. Replacement work disrupted service, with a likely impact on the return journey. The winter season program includes new music and an intermission, featuring Ernani aria by Lasaram. The Rev A J Weeks is scheduled at 3 pm for a church event and the Rev AB Pry, of the British and Persian Bible Society, is noted.
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