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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
2
An aggressive display at Frank Green & Co promises a full line of stylish drapery and Winter wear. The ad boasts tweeds, silks, corsets, hosiery, and children's clothing with prices ranging from a few pence to several shillings, inviting customers to inspect the stock.
Geraldton court heard Arthur Lyons, former Savings Bank of Youanmi agent, charged with stealing 80 pounds 2 shillings in August 1915 and 24 pounds in February 1916 from Lorenzo Borona. Accused claimed a misbook error and later denied taking the money. Jury found guilty on the 24 pound count, with penalties set and sureties ordered. first count acquitted.
The Geraldton board met June 2 with members Teome Keele Massing present. They discussed painting work at the town hall, funds for Anzac Day and the Patriotic Fund, taxation on entertainments for charity, water rights at Woodradden well, local water by laws, tender results for sanitary services, and plans for new stock yards and a routing road to avoid town crossing. A tour of road options was arranged and a shift to a new road around Boonie Rock was proposed.
The Victoria District Agricultural Society held a meeting in the Mayor's Parlour with Sir E. H. Wilte presiding. Overdrafts and weak subscriptions loom as discussions consider whether to revive a show, with members weighing stock readiness, patronage, and town amusements against potential losses and the need to protect the society’s reputation.
A rural committee discussed a proposed 500 pound outlay mainly for a ring, with sheep pens and educational value debated. Members argued about funding sources and farmer participation as officers were elected amid broader political tensions and references to Australia.
Mr and Mrs Frank Green have spent a few weeks in the Eastern Staten and returned to Geraldton by yesterday morning's train. Captain A C Dalziel returned by the Ting sparingly home, appearing greatly grieved from his holiday in Carnarvon.
Red Cross Society notes follow up on contributions with donors and amounts. Listed names include Traviously, Nerogwiv, Ed, Myo Berduell, Mia Kinin, Willemsam, Mogrell, and Misa Jumps Ws. Several small donations are recorded from Groengage Cyrety and others, with amounts ranging from £1 to £100.
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