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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
2
Fall seasonal sale on overcoats, wool knitted socks and flannelette items. Men apparel includes wool flannels and singlets at low prices while blankets and rugs are discounted. Ladies coats, silk coats, wincey blouses and rock dresses also on sale with significant markdowns. Huge reductions on men and boys clothing. Ladies coats and dress materials priced below cost.
A compilation of notices from the Geraldton Guardian including a call for entry in a Christmas short story contest with details on word length submissions and publication rights, and a tender advertisement for the Wyndham Hotel sale with terms, deposit, and closing dates. Also notes alterations to standing orders and inquiries for property information.
Harvest of the Ses-Seven tons of fo were despatched by Tuesday's train. Local Fishermen report boats returning full after about a week at sea, with August markets in view. Prices quoted in a special hill and an Oswells Oswells town election note. Inland shipping and poultry updates contrast with influenza cases and births in town records. Midland Railway talks progress with government officials. an official statement expected soon. Film listings and theatre notes follow with Betty Balfour and Mary Pickford appearances at Queen's Hall and King's Theatre alongside a variety of showings this week.
The Supervisor's report to the Countcil notes only 5 tons of gravel arrived from Naneon in June due to inclement weather. Footpath repairs progressed in Tunis areas, Maitland Street unmade portion completed, Fitzgerald Street reconstruction extended, Polland Street scooped for future farming work, and repairs began on Chapune Road from Blof crossing.
Severe washouts between Three Myrings and Woniar flood the line near Perth causing late arrivals. Passengers stranded near Three Springs, with trains rerouted and revised timings, including Perth departure pushed to 10.15 pm and a long layover at Midland Junction. A special Saturday morning service is planned. mail for Perth shifts to the Wanyau Hill line, with arrivals around 7 pm.
The Mayor and Town Clerk met with Minister for Works Mr George in Perth to press water supply issues. They sought certainty on catchment, dam seepage, and a 3d per 1000 gallons rate, warning of a public protest if demands are unmet.
Officials report Premier discussions on selling a portion of Spalding Park land reserved for recreation. Council consideration shifts to leasing or re vesting with long term terms while resisting outright alienation. Debates reference past protests and the Town Hall loan repudiation planned to save interest. Perth deputation praised for efforts.
Rainfall reports show Carnarvon 300 points and Three Springs 185 points in the past forty eight hours. Other towns record varied totals including Sharks Bay 37 and Mullewa 96 as Dalgerryn Co. notes rain through the Murchison. Mr W E Wood moves to Banbury for months while Mr D Z Moffatt gains a fortnight leave from the Municipal Council.
The Mashigal Council, led by Mayor G A Kempton, debated extra gravel supply and costs, asked for railway trucks, and considered contracting road repairs. They discussed extending storm water works near the Railway Institute, and held off on public conveniences while extending recreation ground access. The Works Committee was to report, tar purchases were debated, and a ship from Newcastle might reduce coal tar costs for the new gas system.
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