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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
2
An advertisement lists wool tweed sweaters and dress tweeds for sale with prices 14/11 for men’s and Bay’s coats, 2/11 for 56-inch wool tweeds, and various ladies costumes and coats. The notice promotes a wide range of garments including overcoats and general wool fabrics.
A garbled advertisement fragment lists reductions on men’s wear and fabrics. Mentions include tweed trousers, Al-Wool coat sweaters, white calico, cream flannelette cloth, Lange cotton fabrics, and wool yarns with prices in shillings and pence. Ends with a bargain sale note.
Rise in bread announced by local bakers will take effect after next Saturday. Narra Tarra Church Service scheduled for Saturday at three o'clock at Mr E s Clark s Lomestead. Narra Tarr Death at Onslow Henry Feber found dead July 20 at his camp fifty miles east of Onaion with gunshot wound. Inquiry underway. Police Court July 16 Thomas Grant charged with drunkenness in Elesnor street pleaded guilty and fined.
Webb urged council to study improving Chapman Road with a hire rate royalty, noting ground owned by Arthur Green could supply material. Green willing to allow entry. idea to buy a truck and pave a track discussed. Estimates questioned including salaries and dep creciation. alternative suggested to build on roads rather than trucks. Wheat pool proposal debated. August meeting set to discuss delivery and truck needs. concerns raised about road standards and costs versus trucking.
The Gerall ton Wireless Station reports communication with Pittsburg Woolgar Malaku Ville de Strasburg Moreton Bay and other towns. Weather forecast calls for cloudy conditions then south west coastal winds with rain possible in agricultural districts and through Gascoyne Morelion and Cookganlie. The Winterin District leads wheat statistics for 1028 with an average field yield of 12.6 tons per acre, ahead of pork at 12.4 and Victoria at 12.0. Mr J Ascione, secretary of the Upper Rest Forwarders, notes a delivery of a new Dodge Bros. vehicle to local agents Bell & Hanson and several customers. More rain indicated with barometer readings and unsettled winds, listing rainfall forecasts and area towns including Mt Magnet Mullowa Mingunew Three Springs Walkaway and Yalgoo.
A midwestern theatre ad notes Tom Mix in a two reel Western titled Sinner mit Baint at Queen's Hall this Saturday with Captain Pry Night and other attractions. It highlights dramatic intensity and the cast including Forrest Stanley and Betty Blythe while previewing upcoming programs over the next two weeks.
At Midland Junction yesterday 6543 sheep and pigs traded in a firm market. Kimberley early shorn wethers and Murchison and Carnarvon consignments featured, with best grades firm and hoggets and lambs showing higher prices. Buyers faced strong competition. overall sales in most classes remained steady to higher, with baconers and pork items quoted and sold at firm to higher rates.
Market quotations appear with mixed weights and prices for various goods. The document also announces lodging for tax returns including forms HA and H with August deadlines and penalties up to £1 for late submissions, noting offices and procedures for form A and GA inquiries.
At the W A League gathering yesterday Cinoris was ruled unable to join the Carnival team for Hobart due to illness. Taylor of West Perth was named to fill the vacancy, contingent on a fitness certificate, with Henley of Perth as an emergency choice. The league also moved to take proceedings against the woman ousted umpire Toll at Fremantle, and charged P Chisholm of the Rovers seniors for abusing the umpire following last Monday's match.
Sunday matches at Nabawa and Protheroe featured top teams Nabawa and Northampton with crowd support. Laurence Murphy of Nanses was standout with strong kicks, while Nabawa claimed the second half lead. Officials announced referee appointments for August 2 and a junior cup tie. Geraldton trip planned for August 23 with listed players and emergencies.
Police in Geraldton received a report of a boat ice chest found ashore about three leagues north of the Chapman River. Constable Trint inspected the scene where also found were oars, hatch top, two pillows and other gear. A quantity of fibrous material filled the chest, capable of carrying about 2000 pounds. The wreckage was brought to Geraldton for examination this afternoon.
Association meeting at the Murchison Inn on Monday July 2 presided by Mr W Hollings. Strong attendance noted. For Saturday July 20 T J Joseph named referee with W Weston and A Currie as linesmen. Decision to play a juniors cup final with a trophy promised by members. Result side, Tawa, to play on July 26.
In a harrowing voyage from Geraldton to Sharks Bay a fishing crew faced a brutal storm off Port Gregory. Skipper Stefano Laspreste refused to abandon ship, staying with Capo Dorlando as mate Santo Larosa and the sick Kia Ora skipper Jo Ballanton rode out the gale. Olive oil and grit carried them through crashing waves until lighthouse signals guided them home to Geraldton on Wednesday morning. Platinum valued at £25 per ounce noted, with no hallmarks.
The council debated future water use for medical needs and the handling of refuse along the South Atlantic area. Mr Green urged timely action on health department concerns while pedestrians faced hazards from improper waste disposal.
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