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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

2

Trade goods list with prices and items like powders and foods

A dense catalog of grocery and chemical items with varied prices per unit or weight. Entries include baking powder, cocoa essence, custard powder, candles, cigarettes, dried fruits, evaporated milk, oats, pepper, pickles, soaps, kerosene, and infant foods, all showing unit pricing and small quantities. The list reads like a department store or warehouse inventory with discount note for cash.

Alok Alois Pkt Sultanas, Ltd

Geraldton Rifle Chair Postponed and Auction Notice

The notice from Guardian in Faw Community Fairfiand Seation dated Thursday June 3 1920 states the Geraldton Rifle Chair competition is postponed from last Saturday to next Saturday June 5. An aviation sale announces the sale of 109 horses to be held at the Utnearra railway yards at 1 pm Friday June 4. The Maile closing and receipt of mail will follow the timetable after Thursday June 3 with parcels listed including A Weiner Jasper Hills 194 3008 per ton and J Denielle Guede Maiskerd 16 Ils per Tas ITdnt average per ton Wesdat Gress sg-

Dorns Tedsy Utnearra Raibway Pridey M. Rasheed Eng South Australia Grassam’ Co-op F.C. Ovebbes Joes A. Weiner Jasper Hills E. Hay Alewt Avenge Dea Owe J. Denielle Guede

May Gold Output and Local Cargo Notes

May gold output reached 04,77¢ oss on the month with a value of £115,200 in May. Local returns listed various figures and names, including Mr. Magmet and Meskhatharra, with other vessel movements and pilot notices. A bride and wedding party are described, followed by ship cargo work near Geraldton and Fremantle. The 02 Gorgon arrival and cargo handling near the North West ports are noted, plus a signal for a pilot at the riverfront. A weekend soccer selection for Thistle versus Reager is listed with player options.

Wold Magmet Meskatharra Feechea Fremantle China Eli Brods West

Town Hall fund appeal draws crowds for Cathedral drive

Large crowds attended the Town Hall event organized for the Cathedral Building Fund. The Mayor opened the bazaar with the Mayorest present to whom a bouquet was given. Funds raised so far amount to about £72 with the Popular Girl contest nearing final stages and votes tallied for Miss Williamson and others as screenings at Queen's Hall draw applause.

Hasaar G. A. Kampton Mitle Mint Kennedy Kelly Mise Williamson Kathleen Coffer Mise Annie Sander Mine Conway Alma Kelly

Question of secretaryship in WA Football League prompts action

Discussion at the Returned Soldiers League State executive meeting seeks to reinstate W R Orr as secretary during his absence and appoint J W Webb as acting secretary. A special meeting at the institute Friday night will have delegates explain the position, amid urging backing for returned soldiers in league decisions. A request will be sent to the South Australian Beach Club’s branch over their planned Western Australia visit.

W. R. Orrim W.A. Football League Tuensay Returned Soldier's League Institute W. B. Orr W. Webb Western Autralia WA Football League

Facilities Wanted Requests to Government

A deputation representing the directorate of the North-west Maarr Com rates of hawlings and the provision of no other engine. The Minister promised to bring the matter before Cabinet to revise wharfage and basking charges, inquiries into engine boxes to be inquired into, and tenders invited in the East as no suitable engine was available in the state.

Hawlngs

Arrangements for Erection of Tanery at Cowlgursie

Arrangements have been completed to erect a tannery at Cowlgursie. The project involves the construction of facilities to process hides into leather pending further municipal approvals and funding details.

Cowlgursie

Winter dress goods and millinery sale listing items

A bustling early 20th century sale page advertises winter dress goods including plain gabardine and wincey fabrics at various prices, stockings and hose, wool tailor serge, voiles, silks, tweeds, and large millinery ranges. Also notes winter coats and golfers, groceries with low prices, and attractive bargains across departments.

Wincey Cepes Bergen Serpe

Programme postponement aims to quell royal welfare concerns

A damaged snippet reports government plans to curb a yearly programme. The Governor-General seeks to ease concerns over the Prince's welfare and postpone a portion of the schedule. Officials anticipate universal support for the delay to avoid curtailment and modification.

Feek

Astronomer G F Dedwell Aids Sydney Observatory Study

Oswell notes that Astronomer Mr G F Dedwell recently visited Sydney and worked with Professor Coske at the Sydney Observatory. The final week will feature exact observations in England and Australia to locate meridian sky positions during wireless signal reception, aiding longitude fixes for Australian capitals and boundary demarcation. The work supports Admiralty surveys and unifying Australian charting.

South Astral G. F. Dedwell Sydney Profemor Coske England Australis Royal Frank Dyn Bettween South Australia Western Australia Steo Wyndham Commonwealth Northern Territory Commonwealth

A. P. A. Ltd and Acme silk earnings and hospital benefit.

A fragment notes A. P. A. Ltd and Acme silk earnings for the year with comparisons to prior totals, indicating a rise to about £90 compared with £35,304 previously. Mentions hospital benefit figures and a 4.7 percent increase in related costs, with specific per year amounts and days referenced.

Prenton Che

Bold figure from ALP served in France with 28th Battalion

An unidentified veteran, once aboard the Ouslow steamer and later revived at ext pert-Carsarven-Pead, rejoined the ALP and saw extensive service in France with the 28th Battalion.

Ouslow Carsarven Seetche Pharoah France

Debts of Imperial Family Auctioned in New York

The Langings of the former Kaiser and Imperial family, whose bills remained unpaid after the Emperor fled to Halland, face auction in New York next week. The Times Berlin reports the ex-Kaiser's chattels are tied to Britain's wartime debt. House of Commons sources cite about £500,000,090 in the residual claims.

Halland New York Times Berlim Commons Te Chen Prusce Britain

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