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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
2
An old newspaper notice promotes Willock's Genuine Winter Sale with discounted men’s wool sweaters at 10 shillings 8 pence, wool tweed troubers 14 to 21 shillings, and men’s and boys’ overcoats at cost, including 40-inch wool dress tweed at 2 shillings 11 pence and wool tweeds at 4 to 11 shillings.
A Perth resident Park intends a rapid 2500 mile journey to Derby and back in about 30 hours to catch a long distance train westward. Mines Department reports inspector Winta visited new finds over the weekend and notes road work small holes but sufficient width to allow pickup of a sample and rush to the State Engineer for assessment.
W A cotton sold in London brought excellent prices while Beagle Bay Station reports cash results and high expectations. Dongara Donganna bank branch closure sparks resident meetings. stock transport schedules, property sales, and wool trade updates fill the rest of this Western Australia listing.
The vessel Mawson and its crew reportedly perished near the Gulf of Cripenthein after informing to natives. Two women were captured while male crew were killed by Black natives, with similar earlier incident involving a Japanese crew. Parliament received details in Melbourne today.
Dalgety & Company held a Utakarra market with about 4000 sheep, mostly wethers, in strong demand. Southern Midland and Murchison buyers led bidding with high quality skins and well-conditioned sheep, top prices around 48 shillings for local wethers and 87/8 for mixed sex hoggets amid active competition.
The Rev J W Armstrong of Victoria Work is visiting Mrs Armstrong. Visitors include Mitwara Vitaeau of Pinlar and others at Gerant Wieeing, with plans to travel to Perth by the evening train. Morning activities included attendance at the Western Australian Meat Works Co meeting.
A wrecked aeroplane is described as a total loss after crashing into twelve feet of water. An official inquiry is expected in coming days to fully investigate the circumstances of the tragedy involving the pilot and mechanic in the cockpit.
The half year meeting of the District Co operative Flour Mill ing Company Limited was held at the Commonwealth Hotel. The auditor requested an raise from 21 to 35 pounds citing increased work and hours. Directors postponed new fee recommendations, leaving the matter to directors and the auditor.
Various local church notices announce Sunday services across Presbyterian, Salvation Army, Anglican, and Wesley churches with times ranging from early morning to evening. Sunday school, guild meetings, girls club, and a Sunday school anniversary are noted, along with remarks on marriage statistics and widows as brides.
A well attended shareholder meeting at Marine Terrace debated a special resolution calling for voluntary winding up of Westralian Meat Works Ltd. Shareholder Kerr had petitioned for compulsory winding up. party lines formed as directors and Minister for Railways weighed the options and potential government roles in post loss scenarios.
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