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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
2
Frank Green and Co advertises a stocktaking sale with numerous items and bargain prices. Text lists fabrics and garments including cottons, sheeting, linens, and accessories, noting limited quantities and deep discounts across men’s, women’s, and children’s wear.
A fragmented OCR item lists Dalgety Co Ltd and others in shipping, with references to wool, cargo booked to London, Cape Town and Lisbon, various products like phosphate and potash, and multiple named firms. Details are inconsistent but indicate maritime freight movements and agent roles with international routing.
Public notice announces a stocktake clearance sale by HardwIckes. Details are unclear in the text but indicates sale actions and inventory clearance procedures to be completed. The exact dates and conditions are not legible.
In memoriam notice for Private Fred Thomas of D Company 23rd Battalion killed in action in France. The document references the Ocean Cent XD Guarantee Company Limited with various garbled phrases about accidents and compensation. The readable portion includes a bereavement line for a son and brother, and mentions family members and a memorial context.
A fragmented Geraldton Guardian page notes exams by the Federal Institute of Accountants with Miller of WA Bank and sons achieving Intermediate divisions. It also mentions Murchison fodder tree appeals, a marriage social with gifts, a parish fair in support of produce stalls, and various local notices including a mystery stone inscription near Meekatharra and a furniture sale at Marine Terrace.
Warnings of ship arrivals near Geraldton as the Moser Beery Wills 22 Co. announces the wreckmer Schwarzenfele will arrive about 11, wheat and flour cargo, Fremantle loading. King’s Theatre Soldiers’ Pictures present Norma Talmadge in De Luxe Annie and two sensational films The Action of Bouls and Monster of the Deep. Karsalpi brings 150 tons cargo, might Call at Geraldton. Labor tour by Mr McCallum with speakers. Queen’s Hall features Gongs Walsh in Prodigal and Words and Music by Albert Ray. Weather remains fine with 30.196 barometer. Milne’s tale of a booted general as humorous anecdote. Public notices include petition about Mr Logue’s reappointment and stock inspection regulations.
The Geraldton Rifle Club July event fired over 520 and 690 yard ranges on Saturday. Nine members competed, scores featured strong marks by Mellows and Leach, while others struggled at various ranges. Weather was fair. marking questioned. McLaren shot zero at 1000 yards. Council meeting in Perth to discuss barrel shortages and ammunition costs with delegates Woodward and Lester present.
The Rev G. Bryan King of Dune Ain Greenough and Geraldton is honored during the Prince of Wales visit to Dunedin. He received a tribute from the Red Cross Society, guided the Prince through the society home, and was previously celebrated by locals with a motor car and £1100. He also met a daughter of the late Police Inspector Rowe.
A god programme of musical items was presented on Humday sight at the Town Hall. Attendance was not as large as usual due to 20 intimation given, yet the band and artists drew a hopeful following. Master Mallam sang, a future engagement is sought. The Bombardment of Port Arthur was well received. Next Friday the Band plays at the west and Marina Terrace. Players of cornet, trombone, side drum, and tenor horn are invited to join on Sunday morning.
Inspector U C Hokmeseft Gersicten visited Snare meee ne me Alstriet yesterday. He will be away weeks. Gerabiten railway workers plan tendered social for Mr and Mrs A Latin before their departure Friday night. Mim E Crabbe returns to Geeubiten from Yaemania this morning. Coal dust blocks used as tools on the Continent.
Telegrams report the public service strike in Australia persists with both sides firm. The Premier remains hopeful a settlement is possible while committees plan further measures. Funds are ample for a prolonged stalemate and cabinet meets this afternoon.
Large turnout across Perth, Milland Fuscion and Fremantle branches heard bosses’ offer rejected amid secret ballot results. 115 voters cast with 66 against and 25 in favor. four informal ballots noted. Strike end in Melbourne workers as 1060 men return to work under terms offered June 4 prior to action.
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