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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
2
Old notice advertises man s garbardine overcoats and full five siglets with all wool knitted socks and flannelette items on sale. Includes ladies coats and jumpers, boys clothing and materials at low prices.
The Australian Mutual Pro Vident Society, a life office in the British Empire, promises a yearly bonus to policy holders with profits shared among members. A vote to MR. D MENTIPLAY of Geraldton will offer free information on life assurance and special tax features.
Shipping movements include vessels Benalla Ascanive Mungolis Durham Tredennick Mascusello and Mig Asmenace with ABA warning telegram. Community notes cover weather, football plans, Dongarra of Olfellows lodge meeting, Wagin Water Scheme funding, and potential electoral redistributions affecting North Perth Collie and Port Rank electorates.
Local notice notes Thursday meetings and August plans for a community sing. It reports inquiries about a vessel Kurmalpi’s itinerary and freight prospects, stating no interference with prevent arrangements and potential profitability improvements. It also covers Director of Agriculture G L Sutton touring the wheel belt delivering lectures for farmers, with a stop planned on Tuesday August 9 at various northern districts.
West Perth defeated Subiaco 7 7 to 5 in a pulsating clash at Lesderville as East Perth and East Fremantle also won close games. Kast Perth maintains league lead with a one game cushion over South with East Fremantle third and Subiaco mid-table. Coaching changes in Geraldton include Mr J A Fontaine moving to fresh post, Mr Christie promoted, and Mr Raymond Gee reporting to Perth for retirement plans.
A large audience attended King’s Hall on Thursday for a formal ball with a blue white bell decor. Mr G K Hobmen and his orchestra supplied music from Geraldton as about 160 guests danced, wearing ornate gowns and satin dresses in silver, georgette, and silk. The secretaries and committee led by N E Keiller organized a memorable event with many stylish ensembles and a night of pleasant memories.
The Mullens Athletic Club reports court upgrades amid delays for tar and cobble options. committee highlights improvements include improved courts, new cups and teas, plus a ball on August 4 to raise funds. notices season events and handicaps for the sports gathering.
The piece discusses council reversal on Park building plans, settlers backed by leases on open lands, and public responses. It critiques Midland railway financing, federal funds, and state politics, noting local tensions ahead of elections and calls for immigration, development, and North West expansion.
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