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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
4
Sporting notes discuss the upcoming nationwide rating rules to be enforced from November 12 across Australia. The code sets standard rules and weight scales, empowers stewards with broader authority to disqualify winners and report questionable performances, and outlines conditions for registration and racing hurdles.
A fragment from Printing Art notes that a single bell stroke in thick fog leaves no lasting impression, while repeated strokes at regular intervals cut through. The piece predicts the town’s air will change for Wednesday July 24 as the Great Red House Sale opens, signaling the impact of sustained advertising.
From Our City Corresponient notes that the metropolitan tramways plan to order thirteen new cars, with three on track soon, and speculation Parliament will nationalise the service. Demand grows, seating不足 remains, and government borrowing to fund future schemes accelerates debt.
The Fremantle ceremony saw the steamer Darius rechristened by Mrs. Scaddan aboard the ship now known as the Kwinana. The article notes owners renaming ships to blot past records and compares it to people changing names, while recalling a magistrate’s charge sheets. It also covers local football results, sales, and cost of living debates without graphic detail.
The piece notes spring 1912 fashion signals with emphasis on individuality and variety. Pannier-inspired draped silhouettes reappear, paired with muslin, pink rosebud motifs, and square collars. Silks, striped fabrics, lace trims, and bold belts feature, while baris and high waists define new silhouettes for day and theatre wear.
The article describes light summer coats and skirts in marwuinette and lace, with collars and frills as key features. It notes new Paris influences like the Pierrot frill, extensive lace trimming, and the rise of lingerie blouses, with bold hats and violet toques gaining popularity. Turquoise and bishop's purple appear as favored colors.
Geraldton defeated Mt Mingach by 44 points in the Broome Cup match played last Saturday at The Coliseum. Special instructions urged all departments to reduce winter stock, slashing prices to trigger soft goods sales. An advertisement promotes The Monster Bale and a Lesson event starting July 34th at James Red Howe, with Ev Lorys Department featured.
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